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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]At my church, we have a Passover gathering. It is not a Seder.

There is a reading from the book of Exodus, followed by a brief prayer, followed by a simple meal of soup and bread that is available to the entire community, including those in need of a meal.

That's it. It's not a Seder. It is a recognition of Passover and of God's mercy and protection.

That is part of my religious observance as a Christian. I will observe my religious traditions as I see fit. [/quote]

ok, call it an Exodus meal. [/quote]

I don't have to call it anything to please you. Neither does my pastor or my church community. We are having Passover Supper. Literally all are welcome. It's gonna be what it's gonna be, and if you don't like it, you don't have to attend. [/quote]

Nice to see you being so respectful of other people.[/quote]

How is it respectful for YOU to try to tell others what to call gatherings held at THEIR church? Tell me how that is respectful.

The whole "as long as" or "well then do this" attitude of some on this thread is extremely disrespectful. It's basically mansplaining, if you will. I am part of a faith community that traditionally hosts a Passover Supper. You don't have to approve of that. You don't have to like that. It doesn't have to please you.

Just like the Jewish practice of circumcision (which yes, I know is practiced by many religions, including Christianity) doesn't have to please me. It's not a choice I made for my family, but I'm not out here criticizing or telling you not to or giving you conditions. You do you. I do me. That's respect. [/quote]

I posted several articles explaining why it’s disrespectful.

Maybe read them and learn.

Would you like it if someone burned a Cross under the guise of their religion? [/quote]

Are you a KKK member?[/quote]

If it’s the expression of my religion, then I should be able to do it, right? Under your logic.[/quote]

Are you a using the cross to burn on a Black person's yard?  If so, than you will be arrested for a hate crime.  [/quote]

1. Plenty of Jews had crosses burned by the KKK near them to intimidate them.

2. I posited it as part of a religious expression, not to intimidate anyone.[/quote]

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