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I did something I thought I would never do. I received a meetup.com invitation to a new group-Jewish Women-Culture. I don't have many female friends these days so I'm going to check it out. If god is mentioned I'm outta there. Should I go?

sassygirl3869 9 Jan 1
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Atleast in Jewish community there is no death for apostasy. either you believe or not in God, you are still part of them. this is something very cool.

Hussy Level 4 Jan 5, 2018
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Why not.

Hussy Level 4 Jan 5, 2018
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Yes, go!! What do you have to lose besides a few hours.

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One of my dearest friends is a Cantor. We meditate together, we do yoga together, we "do lunch," we go shopping. She is kind, gentle, wise, smart, fun . . . but I also have friends who are meat eaters. So, I don't just "hang" with areligious vegans. In short, go! Enjoy yourself. Be open to new possibilities. Being agnostic doesn't have to mean being isolated from the rest of the world.

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It could be interesting...

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With the exception of the ultra-Orthodox, it's always seemed to me that belief in G-d (sorry, old habits die hard!) is pretty much optional in any Jewish social group, and it's perfectly ok to go along for the cake.

Jnei Level 8 Jan 1, 2018
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I attended a Quaker meeting on Sunday. A long time friend invited me. Her husband is not a Quaker but he also went. She was to do a story and wanted me to hear. I said I would go if they didn't try to baptize me and if they didn't mind a heathen in their midst.

There were some 25 people there. Quaker meetings are unusual in that they don't do anything. Just sit and if something moves one they make a comment (I have been before so I knew what I was getting into). At the break we were all asked to introduce ourselves. My friend mentioned where I was from and after the introductions a woman came to me and talked about how much she wanted to live on my island (This city is some 2 hours away (ferry and car). We had a nice discussion. Another came to me with some questions none of which was about religion. We had a meal and people told their stories. My friend mentioned me in her story and I got into discussions with others. It turned out extremely pleasant and there was absolutely no proselytizing.

As religious people go, the Quakers are really rather cool.

@Jnei It seem Quakers and Unitarians compete to see who is the most accepting and peaceful.

@JackPedigo If only all religions and sects did that!

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It never hurts to try. If it isn't to your liking,you can always bail. Good luck!

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