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Orthodox Jews Discover Misandry

Like most religions, Judaism is not really based on timeless truths - but instead is a product of its culture. As times change, religionists suddenly have new "revelations." And so it was only a matter of time before misandry, or the hatred of men, found its way into Orthdox Jewish homes. Aharon Friedman was married to an Orthodox Jewish woman. She, like women in 75% of cases, filed for divorce. She also kidnapped their daughter. Rather than bow before this tyrannical woman, Mr. Friedman is fighting back. He refuses to award his wife a get. Until he awards a get, the primitive and silly religion that allowed his wife to leave him and kidnap their child, will prevent her from remarrying another cult member. Rather than recognize Friedman's prerogative under Jewish law to withhold a get, other Jews are turning against him: Mr...continue to full post

Full post as published by Crime & Federalism on January 06, 2011 (boomark / email).