Re: Back of the bus?

[Jan Theodore Galkowski/Helen Andrea Galkowski <jtgalkowski...>]

At 08:43 PM 3/7/98 EST, you wrote:

[snip]

>
>
>Um, er...I have always thought perhaps the Orthodox were intolerant of Reform
>beliefs and practices, and I find it hard to accept/admit that the reverse is
>true!  Can't we, in this wonderful forum about music, one of the most
>spiritual experiences, the true universal language, bridge our gaps and
>practice a little "harmony"?
>
>If "love can build a bridge" (the Judds), can't music?


The opportunity for bridge-building existed.  Reform leadership
urged their members to be quiet for the sake of unity, and
many of us who felt the urge to make a stand withheld action on
those impulses.  

Then, after months of negotiation and compromise, we get it 
kicked in our face.  Yes, the people here aren't the same
as Lau and his henchmen, but they remained and remain silent.

In my personal view, it's time the Orthodox learned what 
life is like without Reform or Conservative monies, support,
interaction, or acknowledgement.

[snip]

-jt