"Ellen K." > wrote:
> "Nick Cramer" > wrote in message
> > Orlando Enrique Fiol > wrote:
> >> Ellen K. > wrote:
> >> >What I am thinking to try next is to come up with a recipe that will
> >> >still count as bread for the purposes discussed in the thread about
> >> >eating bread on the sabbath, but have the same BG effect as the
> >> >low-carb tortillas. I need to get clearer on a few technical issues
> >> >such as what percentage of such a recipe has to be FLOUR from one of
> >> >the five specified grains, e.g. would "oat fiber" (anybody know if
> >> >this is the same as oat bran???) count the same as oat flour, etc. I
> >> >think if oat fiber counts the same as oat flour I could create
> >> >something that would meet both my religious and health needs.
> >>
> >> I don't know how else to say this. If your religion even suggests that
> >> you compromise your health for a mere ritual, I suggest you consider
> >> another religion. Whether or not you eat bread before pronouncing a
> >> sabbath blessing will neither make you a better person nor ensure your
> >> standing with Hashem.
> >
> > Nor give you a longer life in which to do His good work. I think
> > Judaism, and most religions, make exceptions for people who are sick.

> Nick,
>
> Several people have now completely misinterpreted everything I've written
> about this situation. I would really appreciate if you -- and anyone
> else -- would read what *I* wrote, rather than responding to the
> misstatements of others. That way I don't have to keep explaining
> myself repeatedly. Please see my post to Janet of earlier this evening.
>
> Thanks and best wishes for the coming year,

I read your earlier post to Janet, Ellen. What I see is that you're having
difficulty accepting the restrictions that your diabetes is having on your
partaking in and enjoyment of your religion. Only you, with whatever
guidance you find appropriate, can decide that.

L'shanah tovah,

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