This was inspired by questions raised here at Brandeis particularly surrounding the Jewish culture and participating in Jewishness. Especially holidays that are so part of the Brandeis culture that everybody celebrates them no matter what religion they are/aren't.
Points discussed
Points discussed
- Celebrities endorsing religion or related practices (looking at Scientology)
- Religion (especially certain holidays) has many fluffy fun stuff. Parties. Food. "parties approved by God"
- Curiosity often draws people/ invitations are always nice
- Sometimes there is a dominant culture that submerges people in a religion or religious ideologies and it's really hard to escape. (Christmas)
- When can the non-faithful practice?
- It's important to know when certain practices are restricted to the faithful
- What is the difference between appreciation and appropriation