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> # Reform Jews are the children of Conservative Jews, or as they are sometimes known, Christians with curlier hair.

[Jon Stewart](https://quotesby.net/Jon-Stewart)\#46

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## About this quote

What does it mean?Stewart jokingly links different Jewish denominations, implying Reform Judaism is similar to Christianity.In plain termsHe jokes Reform Jews are like Christians.What can you take from it?Use humor to simplify complex distinctions.

### Where it applies

- discussing religions
- making light of differences
- satire

### Putting it to work

- lighten serious topics

### Questions to consider

- When is humor appropriate for religion?

### Another view

Oversimplifies distinct religious beliefs.

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