Reply #11: In case it comes up later, Jewish Reconstructionism is much different

[Ian David]

I call it, "Jewnatarianism," short for "Jewish Uniarianism."

Reconstructionist Judaism is...
A progressive, contemporary approach to Jewish life that integrates a deep respect for traditional Judaism with the insights and ideas of contemporary social, intellectual and spiritual life.

Judaism as the Culture of the Jewish People
For Reconstructionists, Judaism is more than Jewish religion; Judaism is the entire cultural legacy of the Jewish people. Religion is central; Jewish spiritual insights and religious teachings give meaning and purpose to our lives. Yet our creativity as expressed through art, music and drama, languages and literature, and our relationship with the land of Israel itself are also integral parts of Jewish culture. Each of these aspects provides a gateway into the Jewish experience that can enrich and inspire us.

<snip>

Reconstructionist communities are characterized by their respect for such core values as democratic process, pluralism and accessibility. In this way, they create participatory, inclusive, egalitarian communities committed to exploring Jewish life with dedication, warmth and enthusiasm.

<snip>

Reconstructionist Jews thus understand Judaism to be the outcome of the religious experience of the Jewish people in their search for meaning and sacred living throughout history rather than revelation from a supernatural God. Put differently, Reconstructionists see Jewish tradition, culture and religion as having grown "from the ground up" instead of from the "{mountain-}top down."

More:
http://www.jrc-evanston.org/about/reconstructionism.html