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From: rjb@akgua.UUCP (R.J. Brown [Bob])
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Subject: Re: Frame of Reference -> interpretations
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Date: Mon, 29-Oct-84 12:29:54 EST
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Posted: Mon Oct 29 12:29:54 1984
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Yiri,

Thank you for your considerate and extensive reply to my
Polygamy question.  Of course, the plan you detailed requires
a committment of large proportions that would require a long
pause to reflect and gain agreement with affected family members.

Are we dealing here with the old question " If you are not
a (Fill in the Blank), then you really can't say anything
or know anything meaningful about (Blank)." ?
I have seen this applied to several groups (some of which I am 
a member) such as Jews, Arabs, Blacks, Southerners, Christians, etc. 

I guess what I distill from what you say is that in order to really
"know"(with a Jewish perspective)  anything worth knowing about 
Judaism, I must fulfill
the basic requirements of becoming an observant Jew.

I think in the end this boils down to priorities, 24 hrs in a day
and a veritable plethora (as Howard Cosell would say) of learning
situations. 

I loved the example about the paints and the canvas but there is
a certain beauty and richness in studying even these handed to
you by a kind art teacher.

Thanks again for your time.

Color me Gone.



Bob Brown {...ihnp4!akgua!rjb}