Shay

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Tabe

Would it change your perception of the story if you knew the original version featured a boy named "Shaya" and that he went to a Jewish school? Somewhere along the line in the retelling, someone changed the name. Interesting. It's a great story, whether it's true or not.

http://www.snopes.com/glurge/chush.asp

Tabe

Why would it change a perception regardless of what religion someone is? And you know what, even if the story is pure fiction, but passing it around makes those who read it be a bit nicer to those less fortunate, is that such a bad thing? We need to pass around more stories like this instead of finding fault with them. And yes, with all of our members there is a great chance someone will say something contrarily, which is a sad state of affairs in the world we live in, imo. I think if each of us tries to make this place (earth) a bit better, instead of worse, we would all be better off. Just my half cent, and like I say, no doubt someone will disagree. It's ok.....everyone has a right to their opinion. best regards

to clarify, my comments were about the story and not pertaining to Tabe saying anything.....

[jcarroll84]

Thanks for sharing Leon, I will gladly pass this on and I hope it has the same effect on others as it has had on me. I had a rotten day at work but reading this put things back in perspective for me.
Have a great Labor Day Weekend!

John

[dherm360]

I also passed it on, incredible story
thanks Leon

[Tabe]

Originally Posted by Leon

Why would it change a perception regardless of what religion someone is?

My point was more that it mattered to someone at one time and the name got changed. That's what I found interesting. To me, the religion doesn't matter one iota.

Originally Posted by Leon

And you know what, even if the story is pure fiction, but passing it around makes those who read it be a bit nicer to those less fortunate, is that such a bad thing?

Nope. That's why I made sure to mention that I think it's a good story.

I know you weren't necessarily taking me to task, I just wanted to clarify my points so as to not be Mr. Raincloud

Tabe

[uffda51]

A great story, one I've seen before, but it just gets better.

[canjond]

A great story... Almost makes you wish this was a sticky so every time we have have a 200 post "ridiculous disagreement" on the board, something like this post stays above it to remind us all what really matters.