Apart from the morality which we all need to follow, there are certain "material" or "traditions" in the old testament.
the old testament (Jewish traditions) restricts us from eating certain foods like pigs, reptiles, some birds and insects. It also restricts us from working on Sundays. It also tells us to marry and have many children. It does not allow us to make any statutes and images (pictures) of anything, fearing of the possible idol-worship (spirits-in-statutes-or-images or paganism). It allows a man to have more than one wife. it forbids people to eat with unclean hands. It tells people to be circumcised.
We are all have been redeemed by Jesus and therefore these traditions are no longer valid because what is important is the "heart" - good or evil. Now why some Christians have problem with Catholics who have statues of Jesus or Mary or Saints? Not like they're worshipping the statutes like pagans (no spirits inside). I don't get it. Jesus redeemed us all!
2006-07-08
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