The question is name 3 day-to-day practices, that we take for granted today in the United Stated that have their origins in Christian practices........HeLP!
like saying god bless you when someone sneezes!
2007-10-08 13:23:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Slavery
Treating women as property
Forcing your beliefs on others.
2007-10-08 13:27:27 · answer #1 · answered by nondescript 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Saying Good-bye (It comes from a shortened version of God be with you.)
The law of two or more witnesses for things such as contracts and wills. This originated from the Biblical law of two or more witnesses. (You might want to double check on that because I got this information third hand.)
The saying "Going the extra mile." It originated because during Romen times, if a Romen officer asked a Jew to carry their things, the law was the Jew would carry it for the length of a mile. Well Christ said that if one asks you to go one mile, then one should go two.
Twelve jury men in a trial. Originated from the fact that in the Old Testiment times there was to be twelve judges of Isreal. (Once again, third hand information.)
The term X-Mas. This originated from the fact that X was the the first letter in the gospel as documented in the Book of Kells. When monks would sign their work they would sign it "xb" standing for "Christ be with you." (So any athiest who insists you call it "X-mas" instead of Christmas, s only showing themselves to be foolish.)
EDIT: I'll keep adding these as I think them.
2007-10-08 13:43:40 · answer #2 · answered by Lex 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Americans all are just as holy as Jesus Christ
2. The whole world besides the USA is controlled by Satan.
3. There first amendment gives the same rights as God.
What anymore ?
2007-10-08 13:43:32 · answer #3 · answered by Grant 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, but there are no common Christian practices. Christians stole their doctrine from pagan beliefs.
I sure hope this isn't a history class in a public school.
2007-10-08 13:32:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about saying "Amen" when you agree with someone?
2007-10-08 13:28:36 · answer #5 · answered by batgirl2good 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋