'Yom Kippur'. WE Should ALL Practice An Annual Day Of Forgiveness (i.e., Atonement).

From 'Wikipedia'.

No, I am NOT Jewish. Never have been. Will NEVER be because among other things it will be too damn painful. I am UNCIRCUMCISIED -- & very happy to be so.

I am NOT RELIGIOUS. Have not been so since I was about 18. 

I was raised by a Buddhist family. I stopped being a 'Buddhist' (if that is possible) when I was about 18.

I am TOTALLY ARELIGOUS. 

But, I find religion fascinating.

I have NO problem with any religion. 

I have had a LOT of dealings with Jewish people -- a lot of Jewish friends & colleagues.

I have been to a Bar Mitzvah -- & I cried.

I have been to a Passover Seder. [I have also attended the last night of Ramadan feast (with a super wealthy family) -- multiple times!]

My two eldest kids were Baptized & Christened as Catholics.

I have written 12(?) books on Popes (& yes, I have lost count).

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I have always admired Yom Kippur.

It is NOT an 'Happy' Holiday!

I like that. 

It is good to have introspective, reflective holidays.

WE should all observe Yom Kippur. Not a bad thing. A good thing really.

PAX.

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