Rite Of Passage

A rite of passage is a ceremony that represents the transition of a person’s life from one stage to another. In everyday life, a rite of passage can be a graduation ceremony, a job promotion, or even a divorce! Four of the most common rites of passage in relations to religion is birth, puberty, marriage, and death. In basic religions such as Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, those rites act as a spiritual guide for living a religious life and reinforces the values of their culture. It is important that these milestones be celebrated because they mark achievements or turning points in a person’s lifetime.
For example, when a baby is born there is a ceremony to “welcome” the child to life. For Christians, they hold a baptism or christening. Judaism has similarity to baptisms from the Christian religion, but they also circumcise their sons as a ritual of purity. It is practiced by Jews, Muslims, and some Christians.
When a child enters puberty, it is considered a rite of passage because it indicates …show more content…
To me, it marks beginnings such as the beginning of a family and children. In many cultures (American included), when two people are going to get married, they leave the home that they know so well and start a new life with their spouse. Marriage has always been a big deal in a lot of religions because it is the union of two lives. The main purpose of marriage in the Islamic culture is to preserve their values by marrying others with the same religion which is why Muslims are allowed to practice polygyny. The Qur’an states that a man is allowed to have multiple wives if they are all treated equally. Judaism marriage rituals include a marriage contract that is signed by two witnesses and the breaking of glass. The glass symbolizes the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem and the finality of the marriage. Marriage represents love, unity, and the ability to spiritually grow as an