2006-10-16 08:04:32 · 42 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Its usually is used to commemorate a catastrophe and give reverence to those who have fallen in war or some other tragedy. By suspending our day-to-day activities and communications, at least momentarily, we are paying homage to those whose lives have been sacrificed for some tragedy or cause. If they willingly or had to sacrifice their lives, the least we can do is sacrifice the luxury of speaking temporarily.
2006-10-16 08:09:34 · answer #1 · answered by Lawrence Louis 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its a moment of peacefulness. People are quiet so that some can meditate, think or pray. Actually in the Quaker tradition, people came to church and all sat in silence, rather than talking, socializing and hearing a minister preach. If the 'spirit' moved you, you spoke but other wise you were silent. Many times people would just sit silently for the entire service. It gave people a respite from the daily life of chores, work, noise and talking. A chance to sit with only their thoughts. Try it sometime.
2006-10-16 08:08:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup, mostly a sign of respect. You are saying with your silence that you are thinking of nothing other than the person or people involved.
And as you must have experienced, when there are alot of people in a moment of silence the seriousness of the situation can be quite intense.
2006-10-16 08:07:23 · answer #3 · answered by artisticallyderanged 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ' Moment of Silence ' is in respect to the dead. In this time, you pray to what ever faith you follow for the salvation, or elevation, of the dearly departed.
Instead of doing the dangerously politically incorrect way of " let's pray ", we have a " Moment of Silence " so that people can handle this their own way, with respect to the people around you.
I hope it helped.
2006-10-16 08:08:12 · answer #4 · answered by Odindmar 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has to do with the fact that when someone dies, the rest of the world just keeps going on as if nothing happened. a moment of silence demands that a person or group of people stop what they are doing and take notice to what has happened.
2006-10-16 08:07:21 · answer #5 · answered by Bistro 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A moment to think,or pray about the "moment of silence"
2006-10-16 08:07:20 · answer #6 · answered by Ash 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To remember those that died on the date that the silence is for, or those that died in wars that ended on that date.
It gets me that Americans think the British are living in the past for still honouring Remembrance Sunday yet think the whole world should observe 9/11 for the rest of time.
2006-10-16 08:09:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A show of respect for the lose. A time to pray for strength for those grieving. A moment to reflect on there life in your own way.
2006-10-16 08:09:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A mark of respect 4 the deceased.
2006-10-16 08:06:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Since it is so HARD for people to keep their mouths shut, it is a way of honoring somebody. Since the Demorats won't allow the word Prayer to be used in any context, we say a moment of silence, rather than a moment of prayer. Damn shame really!
2006-10-16 08:07:34 · answer #10 · answered by Spirit Walker 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋