Evaluate the statement in relation to one significant practice and one significant ethic from the religious tradition of Judaism. “Dynamic religious traditions are communal in as much as they are individual.”
The statement, “Dynamic religious traditions are communal in as much as they are individual” explains the significance religion has had on individuals and the community, but also how both the community and individual benefit from one another. In Judaism, religion is focused on the individual, however with the support of the community. Individuals make up the community; while the community guides and supports the individual into the dynamic religious tradition. Both are seen equally important, as they mutually need each other in order to …show more content…
This is evident in (Lev. 18:19) "Do not come near a woman during her period of uncleanness to uncover her nakedness.” It supports the Jewish conception of human relationships and sexuality, as both spouses are forced to draw closer to each other both spiritually and emotionally. From this, the law of Niddah is explained explicitly as it is to the point. This is significant for the individual as the couple finds their relationship to be more special and blessed due to their non-physical relationship and desire for one another. The approach on Niddah is strictly followed by Orthodox Jews who pursue seven days after the woman’s menstrual cycle it is only then permissible to be intimate with the wife. With this law, the individual self-disciplines themselves in order to maintain a healthy sexual life. This therefore allows the individual to undertake self control, strengthening the inner self. In addition this can be linked having a balance between controlling one’s self-gratification instinct with asceticism, which allows for the regulation of such pleasures in the confinement of Jewish law. In relation to ethics, this attitude benefits the individual as one is able to control themselves from temptations they may face on a daily basis, which consequently allows an individual to make righteous decisions in …show more content…
It is what combines an individual to the community as common beliefs, shared history; growth in loyalty towards God and acceptance of the religion is constantly being remembered and expressed through such practices that share a religious significance for the community. A community is what provides an individual with certainty, guidance and security and is made up of individuals who share the same beliefs, practices, ethics and whom hold common values and attitudes. In Judaism, celebrating a Jewish wedding and marriage is seen to be one of the most elementary and transformative phase a community may go through in joining together on such a significant day. The community finds an everlasting bond, as they are constantly reminded of their beliefs and shared history through the signing of the Ketubah. The community shares a common ethical understanding of this shared history which is reinforced through traditions such as the marriage ceremony. As the Ketubah is the promise in which the groom makes to his wife, it is also the promise in which the groom makes with the community based on the acceptance of making his relationship an everlasting and permanent connection with his wife. This is not only significant for the individuals, but the community benefits as a whole as the fulfillment of their duties is being continued, as evident in the statement, “Be fruitful and multiply” (Genesis 1:28). The community is
The statement, “Dynamic religious traditions are communal in as much as they are individual” explains the significance religion has had on individuals and the community, but also how both the community and individual benefit from one another. In Judaism, religion is focused on the individual, however with the support of the community. Individuals make up the community; while the community guides and supports the individual into the dynamic religious tradition. Both are seen equally important, as they mutually need each other in order to …show more content…
This is evident in (Lev. 18:19) "Do not come near a woman during her period of uncleanness to uncover her nakedness.” It supports the Jewish conception of human relationships and sexuality, as both spouses are forced to draw closer to each other both spiritually and emotionally. From this, the law of Niddah is explained explicitly as it is to the point. This is significant for the individual as the couple finds their relationship to be more special and blessed due to their non-physical relationship and desire for one another. The approach on Niddah is strictly followed by Orthodox Jews who pursue seven days after the woman’s menstrual cycle it is only then permissible to be intimate with the wife. With this law, the individual self-disciplines themselves in order to maintain a healthy sexual life. This therefore allows the individual to undertake self control, strengthening the inner self. In addition this can be linked having a balance between controlling one’s self-gratification instinct with asceticism, which allows for the regulation of such pleasures in the confinement of Jewish law. In relation to ethics, this attitude benefits the individual as one is able to control themselves from temptations they may face on a daily basis, which consequently allows an individual to make righteous decisions in …show more content…
It is what combines an individual to the community as common beliefs, shared history; growth in loyalty towards God and acceptance of the religion is constantly being remembered and expressed through such practices that share a religious significance for the community. A community is what provides an individual with certainty, guidance and security and is made up of individuals who share the same beliefs, practices, ethics and whom hold common values and attitudes. In Judaism, celebrating a Jewish wedding and marriage is seen to be one of the most elementary and transformative phase a community may go through in joining together on such a significant day. The community finds an everlasting bond, as they are constantly reminded of their beliefs and shared history through the signing of the Ketubah. The community shares a common ethical understanding of this shared history which is reinforced through traditions such as the marriage ceremony. As the Ketubah is the promise in which the groom makes to his wife, it is also the promise in which the groom makes with the community based on the acceptance of making his relationship an everlasting and permanent connection with his wife. This is not only significant for the individuals, but the community benefits as a whole as the fulfillment of their duties is being continued, as evident in the statement, “Be fruitful and multiply” (Genesis 1:28). The community is