The Logic Off Topic list

Dennis Gunn wrote:


>I do seem to recall some obscure story  that the
>origin of the tradition of facing in a prescribed direction to pray
>was actually a reaction to a perceived slight by members of one the
>competing faiths against the other.

Interesting.
I did not know of this story.

>It may be of vital importance to
>the practicers but just looks silly and petty to someone outside
>looking in.
I agree. And mentioning it, in my view, trivialized the whole 'document'.
So all I personally said to it was 'Don't think so'.

>My original answer ask them not me why it is important.
Since I did not know the piece of information you gave above, your answer 
makes a lot more sense now.

>And they not I wear funny hats.  All of my headgear is exceedingly
>tasteful.  Quite useful to conceal my baldness and thus enhance my
>reproductive options.

Hope it's working for you.

Kool Musick
Keep Musick Kool


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