... about marriage in relation to scripture, tradition, reason and experience. I am beginning to understand why, for some people, it is important to form a theology of marriage and family and how these factors can play a large role in doing so. Scripture has never been a significant part of my life, nor has it ever been of interest to me. I was raised in a conservative Jewish family, but our religious affiliation was limited to attending synagogue on the high holidays, as well as occasionally on Friday nights for Shabbat. I do, however, have a deep and loving connection to the State of Israel and the plight of all people connected with that situation. From that standpoint, I see not only scripture, but organized religion as a whole, as doing far more harm than good. This might be one of the reasons why I have always kept my religion ...

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