Re: 1. Keep the Sabbath

Posted by fschmidt on
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I think someone who has to work seven days a week is like a slave, and our religion is for free people.  So we should work with this person to help free him from slavery so that he can keep the sabbath.  But if he prefers slavery, then he probably isn't a good fit.

I don't think religious studying or contemplation is that important for the sabbath.  Doing "fulfilling things such as reading or playing music" is encouraged, but you shouldn't feel obliged to do it.  The basic idea is that after doing worthless things like browsing the internet for a few sabbaths, you will realize how boring this really is and will start to turn to more meaningful things.

I would say that doing any work for school, not matter how enjoyable, is not acceptable for the sabbath because part of the motivation is a later concrete payoff.  You should be detached from practical things on the sabbath.