If it is okay that Christians adopt observances that are not Christ based, than wouldn't it also be okay to

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adopt some of the Jewish observances and make them Christian?

The Jews have some really fun observances, such as the one where a 16-year-old get lots of money on the birthday. Think of how many more paid holidays we could have in a year.

Apologies to our Jewish friends if I'm getting the age wrong for that one.

Okay, got the 12 year old age, not 16, but also Christians don't observe the Passover like the Jews, they observice Easter, which comes from the worship of sex and reproduction. It doesn't fall on the Passover but on the weekend after.

Answer 1

I am always willing to receive more money.
if I had a bank account it would be in arrears.

Answer 2

Christmas is a holiday that began with Christ's birth and had different cultural trappings associated to it. Easter tends to be the same, what with the eggs and such.

As far as Christianity goes, those are the two major holidays, and they've had other cultural significances added to them. And if you add in the saints, you end up with "holidays" like Valentines, St. Patrick's, All Saints' (Halloween), etc.

Christmas is a little different since there was a blending of sorts, but the rest all took traditional Christian celebrations and mucked them up. I think at this point, if Christians tried to do the reverse, there'd be a torrent of criticism about 'stealing' celebrations and observences. Heck, some people try to do similar things with Christmas right now!

Better to leave it be so as not to get anyone too riled up. If you want to add significance, it's best to do so in reflection of Christ's life in our daily lives.

Though, a little cash now and then for certain milestones is always appreciated.

Answer 3

Actually true Christian holidays are Jewish based, for example the New Testament Passover.

Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us (1 Corinthians 5:7).

Feast of Unleavened Bread of sincerity and truth (verse 8).

Answer 4

Of course we should. I think, not 100% sure, that the Jewish observance you are talking about is at 13, I think that is the Bar-Mitzvah, again not 100% sure. I apologize as well if I am incorrect (Correct me if I'm wrong).

Answer 5

It's 12 and 13. , when they reach the age of puberty.

Answer 6

It is when they turn 12 (girls) and 13 (boys).

According to Jewish law, when Jewish children reach the age of maturity (12 years for girls, 13 years for boys) they become responsible for their actions. At this point a boy is said to become Bar Mitzvah (Hebrew: בר מצוה, "one (m.) to whom the commandments apply"); a girl is said to become Bat Mitzvah (בת מצוה, "one (f.) to whom the commandments apply").

Answer 7

Seriously, if we are looking for fun in religion, with the same logic that you presented your question, it would be fun to adopt the Muslim belief that when we die and go to heaven banquets of gourmet foods will be given to us as well as 72 black-eyed virgins eager to make us feel sooooo good.

Answer 8

They would just complain like they usually do. Can you figure out which ones I am talking about? If you can figure it out than you surely better not call me racist. Especially since it isn't even a race. lol

Answer 9

Innocent celebration of life is never wrong if you ask me. I would rather laugh than cry. no harm no foul.

Answer 10

Sure,why not.