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ORIGINAL: Lapidoth

I agree.

Although others think we have gone off our rocker, (just because they don't understand),
my theology hasn't changed one iota.

But we no longer practice things such as "Harvest Festival" {i.e. Halloween}, etc.

We are more conscious of the lunar calendar just because we study it and recognize it in scripture.

I agree that many exchange one "extreme" for another.
We whole heartedly do our best to stay within the limits of Scripture and balance.

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ORIGINAL: benelchi
As far as the emergent movement is concerned, I think it is good to understand what is going on, but in most cases this movement really isn't in alignment with core Christian beliefs. There are churches that are an exception (we have one locally), but even the exceptions tend to be difficult to attend simply because there seems to be a prevailing attitude in these churches that everyone else is doing church WRONG, and that all of the problems of the church today are caused by not doing church their way! At least that has been my impression.

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I think there is a big difference between reading the opinions of those with whom you disagree, and studying under their authority. Understanding what others teach, even those who teach things that are in opposition to God's word is always good as long as we approach such studies with discernment. For example, most of the work in biblical archeology is done now days by people who do not believe in Christianity, and yet their work is very relevant topic of study for Christians. Much of what they discover sheds new light on the Scriptures that we, as Christians, trust as the word of God. We just need to remember to separate the facts they present from their often very flawed opinions of the evidence.

I know very little about the "Follow the Rabbi" site, but I would encourage people to check it out. Much of what I found there was very accurate information about 1st century customs. If there happens to be a plug there for the emergent movement, just ignore that part; we all know that movement is bankrupt. But don't throw out the all of the good information on that site simply because of a philosophical perspective of the author that isn't even raised in most of what is presented on that site.

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ORIGINAL: mcleod

I have always listen to anybody who has something to say. But I do draw a line, when they seem to think they have it all and everyone else is a fool.

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ORIGINAL: p31woman

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It's kind of fun to be able to lookup into the night sky and know what feast are near isn't it.

As someone who grew up keeping the Feasts, I can agree with this. Every time I see a full moon, I tell DH - "only X months until Shavuot" or "only X more full moons until Passover," etc.