[stylist] a poem

[Judith Bron]

Yes, some people get drunk on Purim, but it is not for everyone, including 
me.  If Jews drink it is like anyone else partaking of an adult beverage. 
Jim, you can't stereotype our preference in alcoholic beverages anymore than 
you can stereotype our hair color or complexions.  Judith
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "James H. "Jim" Canaday M.A. N6YR" <n6yr at sunflower.com>
To: "Writer's Division Mailing List" <stylist at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 12:14 AM
Subject: Re: [stylist] a poem


> okay Lori,
> now you have to explain: what is the traditional  alcoholic beverage 
> transporting the observant jews into the land of, uh, well, being 
> plastered?
> just curious.
> didn't know that about Purim.
>
> protestants have an entire range of treatment of intoxicating beverages. 
> I am a tea-totaller.  yes, beer and wine taste good, but my faith is more 
> important and I read a passage in the New Testament to say one shouldn't 
> have alcohol effecting one's mind.  Other protestants do drink freely. 
> some have sacramental wine in the worship service too.  however, there you 
> don't drink enough to get "drunk."
>
> jc
> Jim Canaday M.A.
> Lawrence, KS
>
> At 11:07 PM 10/4/2009, you wrote:
>>Costumes!
>>Besides that, it's one of two holidays in which Jews get drunk.
>>(Otherwise, nah.)
>>Lori
>>In a message dated 10/4/09 9:39:59 PM, poetlori8 at msn.com writes:
>>
>>
>> > Why is Purim like our Halloween as Lori said?
>> > Barbara
>> >
>> >
>>
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