Can we borrow rituals from religions other than our own?
A friend whose house is on the market said someone told her to bury a statue of Saint Joseph in her yard and her house will sell right away. I’ve heard that before. And after a chuckle at the superstition she asked if I would do it. Did she mean because I’m Jewish and I don’t know from Saint Joseph? Or did I believe that burying something in your yard have any affect on how quickly you sell your house?
Well, I told her if my house wasn’t selling I guess I’d try anything. And then she reminded me that as Jews we are prohibited from worshiping idols. It’s a big no no. And she was worried that God would look down upon her for committing idolatry. Ok. She’s got a point. But is burying a plastic statue in your yard really worshiping an idol?
And then it got me thinking. Remember a few…
