miriamLast ReToot: that’s also why I call myself a “cartoonist” instead of a “graphic novelist” whenever I can get away with it. There’s a joy in not being respectable. See also: being bisexual.
Also see: why I’m leaning towards self defining as a “cultural Jew” (I observe many observances, but I don’t do it for G-d, I do it for the culture).
And my little misnagdic heart thinks, what would I be trying to prove by calling myself “religious.” That’s between me and Gd. Better to round down when I’m talking to other people (unless, of course, I’m asking for a kosher meal or time off work at the High Holy Days)