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Question 18.4.1: Fallacy: Reform Jews (RJs) choose practice based solely on convenience
Answer:
The [5]1976 Centenary Statement
([6]http://www.ccarnet.org/platforms/centenary.html), adopted in 1976
stated:
"Judaism emphasizes action rather than creed as the primary
expression of a religious life, the means by which we strive to
achieve universal justice and peace. Reform Judaism shares this
emphasis on duty and obligation. Our founders stressed that the
Jew's ethical responsibilities, personal and social, are enjoined
by G-d. The past century has taught us that the claims made upon us
may begin with our ethical obligations but they extend to many
other aspects of Jewish living, including: creating a Jewish home
centered on family devotion; life-long study; private prayer and
public worship; daily religious observance; keeping the Sabbath and
the holy days; celebrating the major events of life; involvement
with the synagogue and community; and other activities which
promote the survival of the Jewish people and enhance its
existence. Within each area of Jewish observance Reform Jews are
called upon to confront the claims of Jewish tradition, however,
differently perceived, and to exercise their individual autonomy,
choosing and creating on the basis of commitment and knowledge."
The [7]1999 Statement of Principles
([8]http://www.ccarnet.org/platforms/principles.html) says:
We are committed to the ongoing study of the whole array of
(mitzvot) and to the fulfillment of those that address us as
individuals and as a community [Emph. added by editor]. Some of
these (mitzvot), sacred obligations, have long been observed by
Reform Jews; others, both ancient and modern, demand renewed
attention as the result of the unique context of our own times.
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