Could someone is this situation explain it to me?
British Jimmy
19-12-2004, 17:55
When you are Jewish or Christian and your parents stick with their religions and you say that you celebrate both Hannukah and Xmas. How is that possible? Because Xmas is the celebration of Christ's birth but Jews don't believe that Christ was divine. This intrigues me and I hope someone can explain it to me.
Defensor Fidei
19-12-2004, 17:56
It is impossible.
Keruvalia
19-12-2004, 17:57
When you are Jewish or Christian and your parents stick with their religions and you say that you celebrate both Hannukah and Xmas. How is that possible? Because Xmas is the celebration of Christ's birth but Jews don't believe that Christ was divine. This intrigues me and I hope someone can explain it to me.
I celebrate my birth every year on July 1st ... I am not divine. *shrug*
Johnny Wadd
19-12-2004, 18:00
I think it is a good idea (esp in a two faith family) to share the customs of each with the children. It'll help them understand both of the ideas, so they can make a choice of what practice to follow later. Now I don't support marrying someone of a different faith (as it can cause a strain in the family sometimes), but it is that couples choice, and I'll fight for their right to do so.
Eutrusca
19-12-2004, 18:02
It's not impossible. Christ was a Jew, after all. :)
Johnny Wadd
19-12-2004, 18:02
What should I bring to a Catholic and Jewish wedding where both the Rabbi and Priest will be doing the ceremonies?
Answer: A bag of popcorn as it's going to be one heck of a show.
Arwen Nenharma
19-12-2004, 18:03
You take the advice of Seth Cohen of The O.C and celebrate the uber-holiday 'Chrismukkah'
Pythagosaurus
19-12-2004, 18:04
What should I bring to a Catholic and Jewish wedding where both the Rabbi and Priest will be doing the ceremonies?
Answer: A bag of popcorn as it's going to be one heck of a show.
... and a bull-proof vest.
ProMonkians
19-12-2004, 18:04
I celebrate my birth every year on July 1st ... I am not divine. *shrug*
What!? You mean I've wasted years of my life building an altar to you and sacrificeing various mamals in your name. *Grumble...grumble*
British Jimmy
19-12-2004, 18:07
and some ppl look at me all crazy and are like of course you can do that and i was like no you can't
Keruvalia
19-12-2004, 18:24
What!? You mean I've wasted years of my life building an altar to you and sacrificeing various mamals in your name. *Grumble...grumble*
You must not have gotten the memo. :D
British Jimmy
19-12-2004, 18:27
didnt u say u were a Jew??lol
Our Earth
19-12-2004, 18:29
Simple, people want more presents. I for one have some Christian and some Jewish extended family, so I don't need an excuse for celebrating at Christmas and Hannukah
Skalador
19-12-2004, 19:03
and some ppl look at me all crazy and are like of course you can do that and i was like no you can't
Why exactly couldn't you?I'm not Jewish, but unless I'm mistaken Jews still believe Jesus existed, and that he was a prophet(although, one prophet among all others, instead of being the son of God). So I see nothing wrong for a Jew to celebrate the birth of a prophet.
Why exactly couldn't you?I'm not Jewish, but unless I'm mistaken Jews still believe Jesus existed, and that he was a prophet(although, one prophet among all others, instead of being the son of God). So I see nothing wrong for a Jew to celebrate the birth of a prophet.
Jews do not believe Jesus was a prophet.