K: Well, it’s just, according to the Judeo-Christian idea of pregnancy–
Me: No. Just Christian. Not Judeo Christian. Judaism doesn’t have the same ideas about abortion and pregnancy as Christianity.
K: What? But the Old Testament?
Me: Well, no. Because Judaism isn’t just the Hebrew Bible. It’s also the Talmud. Like, for example, fetuses are referred to as “water” from conception until viability. There’s no “life begins at conception” type idea in Judaism.
K: …
Me: And the mother’s health always comes before the baby’s, at least until viability. Because potential life is not seen as “real” as actual life. And in some interpretations, this includes not just physical health, but also mental and emotional health.
K: …
Me: …
K: Okay, so not saying Judeo-Christian anymore. Those are very, very different concepts. Wow.
The only thing that’s inaccurate is that I said that fetuses are referred to as water from conception to viability. I was incorrect as they are only referred to as water until 40 days.
Yes, with the usual caveat of “two Jews, three opinions.”
(Also, whenever someone says “Judeo-Christian,” they are almost certainly ignoring differences of this magnitude, and it’s never Christianity they erase. Friends don’t let friends say “Judeo-Christian.”)
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Item 14. IMAGE or GIF. Is that…is that an edible Eye of Sauron? Yes, it is.
Presenting.. the Pie of Sauron the one tart ring to rule them all
CONGRATS TO THE BRONZE SWISS CHARD!!!
I WANNA EAT IT SO BAD
Oh. The Eye of Sauron.
That’s… exactly what I thought first.
This is the most yonnic pie in the HISTORY OF PIE.
YES IT IS.
let’s be real here, the eye of sauron does look like the outside of a vagina. but so does this pie!
i think if they were aiming for a vagina pie (and why would you NOT?) it would have more red or pink fruit and also there would be an attempt at representing the clitoris. I vote for a raspberry, it would be most fetching.
ayn rand failing to understand that sesame street is for young children
god this is missing the best part JIM HENSON I think Ms. Rand and my character Oscar the Grouch would have a lot to talk about actually. I am laughing out loud at this idea.
AYN RAND Why would I want to talk to him. What has he achieved or trying to achieve.
JIM HENSON He has achieved what I think is the ultimate goal of your way of thinking.
AYN RAND I am not isolated. I have no contempt for others. Millions of people read my books and find my thoughts inspirational. I hardly spend my time on the sidelines in a trash can grumping.
Kimchi and Justice 