Comments on: CLERGY BURNOUT: THE AESTHETICS OF DISAPPOINTMENT

By: Dave

Dave — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 23:38:14 +0000

No, i don’t think it is widespread; the link between religion, money and madness is somewhat intriguing however. The Cohanin and the House of levi yes. an eternal opposition. where do you think the goth movement came from? You always pose amazing questions that frame complex issues not brought to people’s attention. I think all faiths have this division as well as a “lost tribe” issue and complex, which ultimately is that necessary third way.

By: Lemuel

Lemuel — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 01:38:15 +0000

Dave, Glad you have the issue on the Cohen. Has this been a problem from neglect of Jewry in America and in Britain? On the two houses of Davidiy, I do not know where to place the tribe of Judah from his book. :) Though I do not find problems about rites of return, or perhaps I am not abreast on the latest.

Do you think the actions of the Brooklyn rabbi and Teitel really that widespread amongst rabbis and the Cohanim? Say, something unique to them and their perceived identity as from the tribe of Levi?

By: Dave

Dave — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 12:29:13 +0000

thanks so much! You brought up the point about the Cohanin which is interesting. There is this conflict that has never be reconciled between the two houses, and its implications are profound; elitism etc. also the matter of death in particular, the value of life, aesthetics and so on. Best, Dave.

By: Lemuel

Lemuel — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 08:20:13 +0000

First time I heard of moral panic and it is a good one from a Cohen. Your observation of burnout is relevant for the times. Perhaps Moses had a moral panic, but he was alone. Ha, ha, ha, except for those of the House of Levi that were totally cool headed. It was a good combination against Aaron and the people of Israel.

Why would there be moral panic from ministers got me curious. Nice one, Dave.