Practice of religion Flashcards
1
Q
How doesn’t British society cater for the shabbat?
A
- It isn’t reflected in the busy nature of a typical Saturday
- excessive synagogue distances
- requests to leave work early to be home b sundown
2
Q
What is the pressure on children?
A
Many would struggle to explain why they can’t meet their friends on a Saturday
3
Q
How do RJ make their rules on shabbat compatible with secular society?
A
- commence shabbat at any time on a Friday evening
- dont observe 39 melachot (which defines work as being the job they do to earn money which therefore refrains them from doing on shabbat)
4
Q
How does the purpose of immersion lead to confusion?
A
Many in secular society are unable to understand the distinction between spiritual cleansing and personal hygiene
5
Q
What is an example of a problem reconciling rituals of certain Jewish rites with the law of the land?
A
Jews believe the delay of a burial is disrespectful, but this isn’t always possible when an autopsy needs to be carried out
