Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Carol Harris-Shapiro

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The result of the debate was KEEP. —Korath (Talk) 15:48, Mar 1, 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Carol Harris-Shapiro

Does the value which this article may potentially provide our readers outweigh the costs of hosting this document on Wikipedia servers? This individual turns up 206 unique matches on google (scroll to page 21). [1] What must a Reconstructionist rabbi accomplish in order to be "notable enough" for inclusion on Wikipedia? GRider\^talk 22:52, 17 Feb 2005 (UTC)

• Abstain, but I did delete the pov header since there is no discussion on the Talk page. I also changed the language about linkage, since that's inappropriate for an encyclopedia article. RickK 23:20, Feb 17, 2005 (UTC)
• Delete, not notable - 162 Google hits. Megan1967 00:27, 18 Feb 2005 (UTC)
• Keep. Her book is regarded by most interested in Messianic Judaism as highly significant, although some deny this so vigorously that they prove the very point they wish to deny! Amazon has some reviews, and 18 new and used copies in stock so someone must expect them to sell. Andrewa 01:10, 18 Feb 2005 (UTC)
• Keep. Her book appears to be well-reviewed and well-viewed on Amazon. My answer to your question is that I'm of the belief that being a Reconstructionist rabbi who writes a decently popular book might be enough. BenSamples 04:52, 18 Feb 2005 (UTC)
• Keep. Notable Jewish theologian. Capitalistroadster 11:19, 18 Feb 2005 (UTC)
• Keep. While she is not a noted Jewish theologian as such, her book on messianic Judaism has been widely discussed (and rejected) in the Jewish community. I have rewritten the article to add some details and perspective, and have added a bibliography. RK 16:10, Feb 24, 2005 (UTC)
• Delete. This person is not notable as either Jewish or as a theologian. Simply a person pushing a view that they are not even a part of, and have little say over. If she were a messianic Rabbi, it would be another story. SF2K1 14:39, 25 Feb 2005 (UTC)
• Feb27 Keep the page- she is a noted author and up and coming new voice. Even if one does notlike what she says.
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