Originally posted by NormATive
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(1) First problem, despite various attempts at modern philosophical reform, convenient pragmatism, and midrash Judaism remains anchored in a singular exclusive ancient paradigm. Unitarian Universalist Unitarians are not. They are more open to diversity and change despite their anchor in humanism. The problem of being anchored in an ancient paradigm as with Judaism, Christianity and Islam remains a limiting factor to efforts of change and reform to adapt to the modern world.
(2) Question: How many Jews conveniently 'pretend' to believe in God?
(3) An interesting view expressed to me by a Unitarian is that one of the purpose of Unitarian belief system concerning 'God(s)' is to wean believers away from the belief in the supernatural to a more real humanist and natural perspective. I am not saying that this a specific belief of UUs, but it fits the nature of the UU belief system concerning God(s).
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