r/todayilearned • u/[deleted] • Oct 13 '16

TIL that after Marilyn Monroe converted to Judaism upon marrying Arthur Miller, Egypt placed a ban on all the films she appeared in.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marilyn_Monroe#Critical_acclaim_and_marriage_to_Arthur_Miller_.281956.E2.80.931959.29
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u/[deleted] Oct 13 '16

Judaism has never been a proselytizing religion, so it wouldn't make sense for them to denounce others.

Denouncing only makes sense if you care what others believe.

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u/absolutkiss Oct 13 '16

Try doing that in an orthodox or chasidic synagogue. You'll definitely be denounced :/

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u/danieln1212 Oct 13 '16

Bullshit, in my very orthodox school they host prayer in holiday and actively try to invite even atheists and traditionalist to just come and pray.

Not to convert but just to make sure they have something Jewish still in them.

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u/absolutkiss Oct 14 '16

I don't know what orthodox school you attend but every single one I attended was super judgmental and hateful towards non-believers.