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A Christian Passover?
Passover is a central tradition of the Jewish faith; a Passover meal is the Last Supper in which Jesus participated during the days leading up to his crucifixion and the resurrection. Today, some Christians are holding versions of Passover in their churches. This has become a source of concern to some Jewish leaders.
At Easter, why appropriate someone else’s history?
This is the sort of misguided tolerance that shows a fundamental disrespect for the culture of others.
A new commandment: radical love
For me, the meaning of Passover is the occasion where Rabbi Jesus issues a new commandment: to love one another.
Sharing a tradition is not usurping it
For Christians to celebrate a Passover seder can be meaningful and fulfilling for them.
Passover for a people set free
Each year at Seder we sit down to reenact the Passover story, not as a historical event, but as part of our contemporary identities.
Jesus’ resurrection as the Christian passover
I welcome all efforts to know each other and persuade each other, but am persuaded that Christians’ celebrating a Jewish festival lacks authenticity and even integrity.
Christians should learn from Jews on Passover
I can understand why some Jewish leaders are concerned about Christians adopting (usurping?) the Passover seder and replacing its original Jewish meanings with Christian meanings.
Religious symbols belong to their communities
Symbols and rituals can be extraordinarily powerful.
Easter is Pascha
Followers of Jesus follow a Jew.
Christianity connects with Passover
I fully sympathize with Jews who regard such services as an unwarranted co-opting of their most sacred holy day.
Quakers strive to live ‘holy days’ every day
The Quaker default setting is to internalize the usual “outward forms” of religion, including “holy days.”
A godless Passover
Traditions are important, but sometimes need a transformation to become meaningful.
Passover central to Christianity
In the Passover celebration itself, the Christian sees a foreshadowing of Christ
Balance interfaith respect, faithful Christian witness
Pluralism should not mean a blending of traditions, nor the co-optation of other people’s rituals.
Passover belongs to Judaism and Christianity
Christians need to follow the Golden Rule when it comes to Passover.
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