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I went to Jewish Sabbath services on Friday night and there was an incredible turnout... probably about as many people as I saw today for Rosh Hashanah. IMO, the sudden increase in attendance at religious services really has to do with coming together as a community. A lot of people are perfectly happy going off by themselves on a regular (or irregular) basis and praying, without necessarily going to an actual house of worship. But at a time like this, you really need the support of your friends and neighbors, along with the support of whatever divine power you put your faith in.
To answer valkyrie's question more directly ~ Personally, I wouldn't say I've become any more or less religious as a result of this tragedy, or any less tolerant of those whose faiths are different from my own. But I'm definitely glad that I belong to a religious community and the support network is there.
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