2007-06-09 09:52:29 · 9 answers · asked by The Female Gamer 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
it's not nice to celebrate birthdays for self but celebrate with the poor,the oppressed&the afflicted.u may hav yur day but hav a thought for others on all occassion&celebration
2007-06-09 09:57:38 · answer #1 · answered by aaron 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a Quaker, and I do celebrate birthdays to some degree. We have no set dogma that tells us whether we may or may not; we examine our own consciences (guided by our understanding of our Quaker testimonies, scripture, and most of all by the Light), and act accordingly.
For many, myself included, that means celebrating in a simple way -- without spending lots of money, without emphasizing gifts or excesses, etc. The focus is on celebrating that this person is here with us, as a gift to us from God, and on just plain having a good time together peacefully and simply.... You know, back to the basics. ;-)
2007-06-09 14:05:12 · answer #2 · answered by jinti 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Myself and my friends who were born Jewish and their families celebrate their birthdays. As to "Orthodox" Quakers, I can only assume so. Not that I've had the opportunity to speak to many Quakers about that subject mind you.
2007-06-09 10:01:30 · answer #3 · answered by mangamaniaciam 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't answer for the Quakers. But for Jews, knowing your age is important. A boy becomes responsible for keeping Jewish law (bar mitzva) on his thirteenth birthday. A girl becomes responsible for keeping Jewish law (bat mitzva) on her twelveth birthday.
I think the idea of making a big fuss about your birthday was picked up from the surrounding culture.
2007-06-10 14:02:09 · answer #4 · answered by Melanie Mue 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have talked with Messianic Christians who identify as Jewish. The Jewish community doesn't consider them Jewish as they aren't practicing Judaism but a form of Christianity. No Orthodox Jew believes Jesus is the promised Messiah. If they do, they've become a Christian
2016-05-21 00:43:40 · answer #5 · answered by cecilia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but the lunar birthday.
However, the Orthadox view of how a person behaves on his birthday is probably the exact opposite to how others behave.
Instead of partying, it is a day for introspection and reflection on the previous year, and of planing and implementing resolutions for the year ahead.
2007-06-10 16:00:16 · answer #6 · answered by Gab200512 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do Quakers Celebrate Birthdays
2017-02-24 04:03:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i thinks it just the jehovah's witnesses who don't celebrate birthdays.
2007-06-09 10:36:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they don't wait for presents. They steal them from Santa.
2007-06-16 11:27:42 · answer #9 · answered by Chris F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋