Monday, April 14, 2014

Have a lovely beginning to Passover. Good night.

...As Passover (click here) — a Jewish holiday that celebrates Moses leading the children of Israel out of Egypt — kicks off Monday at sunset, it’s a reminder about what the religious celebration means to society.

Faith Street said Passover is a nod to how the impossible becomes possible as it shows believers how sacrificing and listening to God’s will can yield positive results.

“The Bible offered a blueprint for a master narrative of freedom from oppression that has been mimicked and re-enacted throughout history, from the American Revolution to other liberation theologies,” wrote Erica Brown for Faith Street. “It is one that we relive every time we fight social injustice through our personal commitments. It reminds us, even at our darkest moments, to dwell in sacred possibility.”

But is Passover only for Jews?

The Atlantic reported on Monday that people from multiple faiths are finding ways to celebrate the holiday. Restaurants will often offer Passover-inspired meals to inspire believers to find a connection to the days of exodus, wrote Lauren Davidson of The Atlantic....