Actually, it would look kind of odd to see a mega-store plopped down in the middle of 200 synagogues and 28,000 residents.  But the Orthodox Jewish leaders of Monsey, New York would not allow “outside influences” to pollute their town.  I still wonder if it’s right for organized religions to throw their weight around, even for a good cause.  Jews and Christians alike should certainly focus on raising their families in the knowledge of Yahweh’s love and the gentle teachings of Jesus.  But it seems to me that God wants us to “be in the world,” not shutting it out.  It also should be noted that the good Rabbi teamed with a local politician in order to send Wal-Mart packing.  And we all know what a dangerous potion religion and politics can brew.
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