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	Reconstructionist Judaism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The most important distinction between Reconstructionist Judaism and traditional Judaism is that Reconstructionism feels that all of halakha should be categorized as "folkways", and not as law.
		Reconstructionist Judaism accepts patrilineal descent as well as matrilineal, i.e., children of one Jewish parent, of either sex, are considered Jewish if raised as Jews.
		Reconstructionist Judaism is egalitarian in respect to sex.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Reconstructionist_Judaism (1130 words)

	Reconstructionist Judaism -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Reconstructionist Judaism is a denomination of (The monotheistic religion of the Jews having its spiritual and ethical principles embodied chiefly in the Torah and in the Talmud) Judaism characterized by:
		Reconstructionist Judaism accepts (Click link for more info and facts about patrilineal) patrilineal descent as well as (Click link for more info and facts about matrilineal) matrilineal, i.e., children of one Jewish parent, of either gender, are considered Jewish if raised as Jews.
		Reconstructionist Judaism is (A person who believes in the equality of all people) egalitarian in respect to sex.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/r/re/reconstructionist_judaism.htm (1323 words)

	Who is a Reconstructionist Jew?
		Reconstructionists affirm that struggle; we believe it is the duty of all Jews to question and to study in order to find unique paths to the divine.
		Reconstructionists call upon Jews to embrace this open, democratic society not only because its structural pluralism does not require the abandonment of Judaism, but also because American ideal at their best coincide with Jewish ideals as they ought to be developed and reconstructed.
		While Reconstructionists are lovers of tradition and support community celebration of the Jewish sacred year and lifecycle events, we also believe that the face of the Jewish community is changing and that individuals have the right to adapt Jewish tradition to new circumstances.
	www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org /jsource/Judaism/reconstruction.html (2202 words)

	Religious Movements Homepage: Christian Reconstructionism
		Reconstructionists believe in Biblical Law, that is to say, the validity of Scripture ought to be taken for its entirety or none of it.
		Reconstructionists claim to be the only people who judge the importance of the law true.
		Some have criticized the Reconstructionists for a lack of foresight and foolish confidence since the basis of Christ's return is on fallible man's efforts.
	religiousmovements.lib.virginia.edu /nrms/ChRecon.html (2686 words)

	Judaism Reading List: Reconstructionist Judaism (Pt. VI)
		Reconstructionists are Jews who take the Jewish traditions seriously and live Jewish lives even through they don't believe in the divine supernatural origin of the Torah.
		Reconstructionists tend to conduct more intimate worship services in which everyone is involved and the rabbi--if there is one--does not dominate.
		The association of the reconstructionist Rabbis is the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association.
	www.faqs.org /faqs/judaism/reading-lists/reconstructionist (1566 words)

	Constructing Reconstructionism: Theology Expressed in Architecture at Adat Shalom Reconstructionist Synagogue
		As the JRF puts it: “Reconstructionist communities are characterized by their respect for such core values as democratic process, pluralism, and accessibility.
		The Reconstructionist movement, with its mandate from Kaplan to engage in the modern world, and its Jewish heritage of faith manifest in action, is in a unique position to explore this new dimension of sacred architecture.
		From the prayers in the sanctuary to the lamps for the garden, the sacredness of this synagogue is built from its Reconstructionist heritage and its contributions to the future.
	www.adatshalom.net /constructing.html (6236 words)

	Moses' Law for Modern Government:
		Broadly speaking, a reconstructionist is "a Christian who believes it is his or her responsibility to challenge the anti-Christian character of society and culture.
		Christian Reconstructionists exist in a variety of forms, and are ordinarily united in their belief that the Western world, and especially the United States, has departed from the Judeo-Christian ethical basis that once characterized its public discourse, with devastating results.
		Often the Reconstructionist is accused of being anti-democratic and of plotting to impose his societal vision on the unwilling masses.
	www.reformed.org /ethics/ligon_duncan_critique.html (6902 words)

	THE LURE OF RECONSTRUCTIONIST THEOLOGY (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Reconstructionist theology has been set forth primarily in two books: Theonomy in Christian Ethics by Greg Bahnsen (Presbyterian and Reformed) and The Institutes of Biblical Law by Rousas J. Rushdoony (Presbyterian and Reformed).
		Reconstructionists denounce premillennialism as an eschatology of escape and amillennialism as an eschatology of defeat.
		As one might expect, reconstructionist teaching is based on covenant theology, though most Reformed theologians would assign it to the lunatic fringe.
	www.ifca.org /voice/00Jul-Aug/wagner2.htm (784 words)

	Encyclopedia: Reconstructionist Judaism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The Reconstructionist Rabbinical College (RRC) is the major Reconstructionist Judaism seminary in the United States.
		Dewey's naturalism combined atheist beliefs with religious terminology in order to construct a religiously satisfying philosophy for those who had lost faith in traditional religion.
		Philosophy is a discipline or field of study involving the investigation, analysis, and development of ideas at a general, abstract, or fundamental level.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Reconstructionist-Judaism (4114 words)

	PublicEye.org - Theocratic Dominionism Gains Influence - Part 1 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The significance of the Reconstructionist movement is not its numbers, but the power of its ideas and their surprisingly rapid acceptance.
		Reconstructionist theologian David Chilton succinctly describes this view: "The Christian goal for the world is the universal development of Biblical theocratic republics, in which every area of life is redeemed and placed under the Lordship of Jesus Christ and the rule of God's law."
		Part of the Reconstructionist world view is a revisionist view of history called "Christian history," which holds that history is predestined from "creation" until the inevitable arrival of the Kingdom of God.
	www.publiceye.org /magazine/v08n1/chrisre1.html (2486 words)

	Religion and Spirituality, Judaism, Denominations, Reconstructionist: Congregations and Havurot
		Celebration Jewish Congregation is an affiliate of the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation, believing that men and women should have equal rights and that "the past has a vote, but not a veto." It believes that this allows its warm, friendly congregation to embrace the wonderful past traditions of Judaism while considering our ever changing culture.
		Reconstructionist congregation, dedicated to creating a caring and inclusive community, and to enhancing Jewish practice and learning in the lives of our members.
		Kehillat Israel, a Reconstructionist Congregation, is an inclusive spiritual Jewish community, providing a warm, nurturing, environment where we pray, learn, educate, and perpetuate Torah and Jewish values while serving the greater community.
	www.mesothelioma-sites.info /dir/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Judaism/Denominations/Reconstructionist/Congregations_and_Havurot/index.cgi (1856 words)

	Directory - Society: Religion and Spirituality: Judaism: Denominations: Reconstructionist: Congregations and Havurot (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Shir Hadash Reconstructionist Synagogue (Northbrook, IL) · cached · Shir Hadash ("new song") is a new Jewish congregation that began with just six families in the summer of 1995.
		Adat Shalom Reconstructionist Congregation (Rockville, MD) · cached · Adat Shalom is dedicated to the moral and spiritual fulfillment of its members and to Jewish continuity.
		Kehillat Israel (Pacific Palisades, CA) · cached · Kehillat Israel, a Reconstructionist Congregation, is an inclusive spiritual Jewish community, providing a warm, nurturing, environment where we pray, learn, educate, and perpetuate Torah and Jewish values while serving the greater community.
	www.incywincy.com /default?p=220174 (1368 words)

	Notes on Reconstructionism
		Also, professing Reconstructionist Joseph Kickasola teaches in (Robertson-founded) Regent University's School of Public Policy; the dean of the Schools of Law and Public Policy was Herbert Titus, though not a Reconstructionist himself, has said the school used six or seven Rushdoony and North titles for textbooks; and Regent University board chair Mrs.
		Reconstructionists are convinced that there are only two alternatives open to nations, institutions, cultures, and individuals -- obedience to the Mosaic Law or humanistic self-rule and lawlessness.
		According to Reconstructionists, Christians are dead to the Mosaic Law as the means of justification, but they are not dead to it as a rule of life.
	www.rapidnet.com /~jbeard/bdm/Psychology/cor/notes_on.htm (5490 words)

	CHRISTIAN RECONSTRUCTIONISM, DOMINION THEOLOGY AND THEONOMY (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		They have no connection at all to Reconstructionist Judaism, which is a liberal group within Judaism.
		Reconstructionists regard the Gods and Goddesses of all other religions to be "the devil," and their teachings to be false.
		Reconstructionists are divided on the execution method to be used.
	www.religioustolerance.org /reconstr.htm (2302 words)

	HUG: Reconstruction Theology And Home Education
		Understanding Reconstructionist Theology and Theocracy is important because it reflects understanding on the division in the homeschooling community between secular and religious members, and the theocratic motivations of politically manipulating the community.
		Reconstructionists believe that Christian schools and the homeschooling movement are the key to capturing those minds.
		Prominent Reconstructionists are often given a forum to advance their cause at HSLDA conferences but it is unknown whether HSLDA itself is a Reconstructionist organization.
	www.geocities.com /Athens/Delphi/1794/hug/reconstruction.html (2168 words)

	Church & State: ADF's Reconstructionist Ties: Enforcing God's Law?, The
		Reconstructionists are the most extreme manifestation of the Religious Right in America.
		Christian Reconstructionists are a small, but many would say influential, part of the Religious Right.
		Gary DeMar, a Georgia-based Reconstructionist who endorsed the idea of the death penalty for gays in his 1987 book The Ruler of Nations: Biblical Principles for Government, spoke at a previous ADF seminar and is scheduled to appear at this year's Blackstone event, which takes place this month.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_qa3944/is_200406/ai_n9431755 (826 words)

	A Reconstructionist Manifesto
		Reconstructionists do not believe there is some "higher" (or "deeper") law than the law of the Bible.
		All of the Reconstructionist ideas have a prominent place not only in the Bible, but also in places in the history of the church.
		Reconstructionists are found in a number of denominations and independent churches.
	www.forerunner.com /puritan/PS.Recon_Manifesto.html (2020 words)

	MavenSearch - Jewish Web Directory and Search Engine
		Chavurat Emek vaYa-ar is a new Reconstructionist / Renewal congregation in the Wye Valley in the English / Welsh borderlands.
		As a Reconstructionist Synagogue we are an egalitarian and participatory community, bringing people together to promote Jewish education, spiritual growth, religious practice, social justice and life-long learning.
		A welcoming and growing Reconstructionist congregation in Southwestern Ohio, we serve Butler and Warren Counties and the surrounding areas north of Cincinnati.
	www.maven.co.il /subjects.asp?S=530 (344 words)

	MyJewishLearning.com - History & Community: Reconstructionist Judaism
		More controversial have been the Reconstructionist liturgical texts, The New Hagaddah (published in 1941) and The Sabbath Prayer Book (published in 1945), which altered the working of the traditional Hebrew text, substituting alternate wording for phrases referring to the chosenness of Israel, the resurrection of the dead and the Messiah.
		At the same time as the Reconstructionist Movement embraced a universalistic vision, Kaplan also deeply believed in developing both Jewish unity and a Jewish civilization and was a strong supporter of Zionism.
		In 1940, the Jewish Reconstructionist Foundation (JRF) was established to support the works that promoted the Reconstructionist program. In 1954, the SAJ joined with three other synagogues to form to Reconstructionist Federation of Congregations as the synagogue arm of the foundation.
	www.myjewishlearning.com /history_community/Modern/ModernReligionCulture/MoreEmergence/Reconstructionism.htm (1170 words)

	S.C.J. FAQ: Section 2.6. Who We Are: What about other movements?
		Reconstructionist communities are generally quite spiritually open, and quite accepting of experimentation.
		The organization of Reconstructionist Congregations is called the Jewish Reconstruction Federation .
		It is a break from both Reform and Reconstructionist Judaism because it does not use theistic language in its liturgy.
	www.shamash.org /lists/scj-faq/HTML/faq/02-06.html (1031 words)

	Christian Reconstruction (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		A Christian Reconstructionist believes the Faith should apply to all of life, not just the "spiritual" side.
		Of course, the Christian Reconstructionist believes there is evidence for the Faith--in fact, there is nothing but evidence for the Faith.
		The Christian Reconstructionist believes the earth and all its fulness is the Lord's--that every area dominated by sin must be "reconstructed" in terms of the Bible.
	www.dabney.com /charles/Sandlin-CR.html (569 words)

	B'nai Havurah - Home Page
		B'nai Havurah is an inclusive, participatory Jewish Reconstructionist community that is passionately committed to experiencing Judaism by infusing tradition with renewed meaning in a contemporary American context.
		B'nai Havurah is affiliated with the Reconstructionist movement, which is committed to the renewal of American Jewish life.
		Reconstructionists define Judaism as an evolving religious civilization that encompasses history, literature, art, music, land, and language.
	www.bnaihavurah.org (297 words)

	Christian Reconstructionists
		Most Reconstructionists, for example, argue that the United States is a "Christian Nation" and that they are the champions and heirs of the "original intentions of the Founding Fathers." This dual justification for their views, one religious, the other somehow
		Christian reconstructionists advance this kingdom by the preaching of the gospel in its purity and law in its cogency, and by applying the Biblical Faith in every sphere of life and society.
		The Christian Reconstructionist believes the earth and all its fullness is the Lord's: that every area dominated by sin must be "reconstructed" in terms of the Bible.
	www.tylwythteg.com /enemies/reconstruct2.html (4188 words)

	Congregational Resource Guide Report: Movement Organizations: Reconstructionist
		The Reconstructionists’ report on the role of the rabbi is a prime example of their innovative approaches and thinking.
		The Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association, established in 1974, is the professional association of rabbis affiliated with the Reconstructionist Movement.
		While not a Reconstructionist organization (it is sponsored by Hadassah—see National Organizations), it is the organization with which Reconstructionist youth typically affiliate.
	www.congregationalresources.org /JRG/JRG3.3.asp (418 words)

	choicehdtv.com -- - Society - Religion and Spirituality - Judaism - Denominations - Reconstructionist - Congregations ...
		It is the only Reconstructionist synagogue in Omaha (and the surrounding 300 miles or so).
		- Kehillat Israel, a Reconstructionist Congregation, is an inclusive spiritual Jewish community, providing a warm, nurturing, environment where we pray, learn, educate, and perpetuate Torah and Jewish values while serving the greater community.
		- The mission of University Synagogue is to be a center of Reconstructionist Judaism for adults and children.
	www.choicehdtv.com /directory/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Judaism/Denominations/Reconstructionist/Congregations_and_Havurot (1072 words)

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