Bad-religion Quote by Michael Ben Zehabe
““God gave Moses a calendar that began in spring. (Ex 12:2) God Himself emphasized the importance of Israel’s new calendar at Ex 23:16; Le 23:34 and De 16:13. God’s calendar was for marking, and keeping, God’s holy days. Using a foreign calendar became illegal. Ignoring Israel’s new calendar could cost an Israelite their life. (Nu 15:32-35) Yet, the Jewish calendar is not the only calendar. There are plenty of calendars to choose from: Assyrian; Egyptian; Iranian; Armenian; Ethiopian; Hindu; Coptic; Mayan; Chinese; Julian; Byzantine; Islamic and Gregorian; just to mention a few. Has the Seventh Day Adventists settled on any one of these calendars? Which one?””
About This Quote
Source Scripture: Exodus 12:2 and related verses
The passage highlights the divine mandate for a specific sacred calendar and the severe consequences of disregarding it, while noting many alternative calendars exist today.
In simple terms: God set a holy calendar; ignoring it was punishable; many calendars now exist.
Key Takeaway
Respect sacred timekeeping, but recognize cultural diversity.
Themes
religion
law
culture
history
diversity
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
Type
theological
historical
When to use this quote
- religious observance
- historical study
- interfaith dialogue
- personal scheduling
Key Concepts
theology
legal authority
calendar systems
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance religious tradition with contemporary calendar choices?
- What role should sacred time play in a pluralistic society?
A Different Perspective
Modern calendars differ from ancient mandates, limiting direct relevance.
