2007-02-15 01:36:12 · 10 answers · asked by Ashi 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Hell no. Traditions are meaningless. Most of them started so long ago that most followers don't even know why they're doing what they do.
Silliness.
2007-02-15 02:06:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Which traditions? In some groups, when a boy hits 14, his dad takes him to a prostitute - I don't think that "tradition" should be followed. There's a tradition I've heard of that baptizes little babies - that tradition leaves a person thinking that the child is "saved" and there's no need to introduce the salvation offered by Christ to them. That's a terrible "tradition".
Even before he was a Christian, my dad had a saying that really covered almost any situation a young person could find themselves in. He would tell us to "Do Right." Simple words for a simple concept. Whatever situation you're in, DO RIGHT.
Of course, now you need to base "right" on something. As a Christian, I base it now on the teachings of Christ -not any church, or set rules by any group.
Lastly, having today's youth, or today's old people acting nice, behaving politely, being responsible for themselves would be nice, but without Christ, we just end up with alot of polite, well behaved people in hell......
2007-02-15 09:47:25 · answer #2 · answered by teran_realtor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what traditions are we talking about here? surely it would be better to lose some traditions as they are so outdated and obselete as to be worthless. Why should we respect people who have not earned respect but traditions say we should i.e churches who protected child molestors etc for years should these be respected dont think so lets make new traditions where people and orginisations earn respect
2007-02-15 09:57:23 · answer #3 · answered by iain d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Need to follow the traditions of Jesus not parents and such. Jesus rebuked the Pharisees for following traditions of men, so we all need to follow Jesus.
2007-02-15 09:45:29 · answer #4 · answered by iwant_u2_wantme2000 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sort of a broad question, isn't it?
Sure, many traditions are worthy to be passed down. Some aren't.
2007-02-15 09:41:35 · answer #5 · answered by Open Heart Searchery 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Certainly. It reminds the youths of values which are being forgotten nowadays especially in Africa.
2007-02-15 09:43:12 · answer #6 · answered by gabriel j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am kinda old and my forefathers set a example for me to continue which has worked fine till this lazy excuse generation came along.
2007-02-15 09:42:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends
you do not have to celebrate Valentines daya if you dont want to... when you grow up and have you own home for example
BUT
there are some things that are wise and healthy
like
- knowing and worshiping the one true god
- glorifying god leaning on the work of jesus on the cross believing for eternal life
- waiting for your one and only and being committed to eachother for life
- repoecting god, parents, others, others propperty and being content trusting God for what you have and not being envious
2007-02-15 09:47:37 · answer #8 · answered by whirlingmerc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just because they are the older peoples "behaviour" doesn't mean it has to be forced on anyone else.
2007-02-15 09:38:59 · answer #9 · answered by a1tommyL 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, better to followed JESUS CRIST DOCTRINES
2007-02-15 09:40:24 · answer #10 · answered by gen c 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋