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This would be
easier to believe
if you guys didn’t all
wear four inch heals
and poke holes in your ears
for no apparent reason.
Hahhahah that made me laugh. Honestly, I find the way you lay out your posts a bit annoying, but whatever.
While you made a valid point with the shoes, I think earrings are different. First of all, they usually get pierced when the girls are very young, so they don’t really have a choice, and the pain doesn’t last so long. Also, most people DO find earrings attractive.
@mommamia22, yes there are halachos regarding animals, and this may also be the reason frum jews don’t really have them.
They are muktzah on shabbos. Can’t move them. Taking them on a walk might be different, but moving them with your hands is assur. Yes, I’m sure there are people who say otherwise, but I’m talking halacha here.
To answer the original question, while I don’t believe they are to be feared, there is good reason not to have them. We (as frum jews) believe in spending our money, efforts, time on things to help us in our growth. I’m not saying you can’t enjoy ice cream. But why bring an animal into the house when you have so much more to be doing? Teach your kids some more. If you have free time, study yourself. Give some money to tzedakah. It’s just a misuse of our valuable resources.
Anyway, Jews not having dogs will understandably cause Jews to be afraid of them as well. They don’t get to experience their pleasant side.
Just my two cents.