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And what makes you think that as a formerly Catholic/currently Jewish woman I might be unfamiliar with it?
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Laura,
I'm currently a Universlaist Christian woman. And though I had read the book of Esther in the past, I did find the need to go back and re-read it in light of this very bizarre political season. Just because I told you to read it, doesn't mean I assume you've never read it. Perhaps you never forget anything you've read? I can't say that is so for myself.
You've stated on a number of occasions that you are a Jewish woman. I have no idea what that means to you, however. Saying you are Jewish means little more these days than saying you're Christian. Except for the fact that I have not yet met any "Christian atheists", while there are many self-proclaimed "Jewish athiests". well, unless you count those atheists who used to be Christians and are now atheists - but I've not met a one who calls him or herself a "Christian-athiest". Generally, they just drop the religious identity.
I'm a person who believes in Jesus Christ, but I certainly don't agree with the wide-spread delusion within Christianity that we are to "Take Dominion" over the earth and get rid of the infidels through political power and war. But come to think about it, the Christians are only emulating the mentality of those Old Testament Jews who acted in the same manner. Go ahead, Laura - call me anti-Semite - I dare you!
Anne