>I went to a Jewish kindergarten because my Catholic parents decided it was the best.
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>My brother went one better: he announced to all and sundry one day in Synagogue that Jesus has in fact already been.
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>All three brothers wore the kepa and knew the same words as everybody else.
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>Granted it was voluntary- but the effect on our psyche or life happiness? Apparently zero. FWIW my sister subsequently did a theology degree and regularly debates with rabbis from all over the world about the Old Testament in original form (Aramaic?)
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>I wouldn't worry about it. If you can't buy into it, cheerfully participate in quaint antique behaviors that remind us that no wo/man is an island and that every attempt to pretend away history has ended in disaster.

Well stated. As Marcia would say, "Call Ripley". We agree.

Maybe I'm just wired differently, but the idea of feeling alienated or unwelcome because of (in this case) religious quotes on the walls is something I truly can't comprehend. I just don't see the "infringement". It's only when the ideas behind those quotes are forced on someone that we're talking a different story.

I understand Tamar's point about public funds being used to put up religious content in public schools - though I still say a Christmas tree with lights is harmless. I have three small ones in my office - for the simple reason that I think they're cool to look at.