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Cindy Hamilton wrote:
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> Hank Rogers wrote:
> > Exactly what are the jewish customs and rituals related to lighting the
> > oven?

>
> Can't start a fire on the Sabbath. By extension, can't flip an electric
> switch in case it makes a spark.
>
> They make moveable covers for light switches so you can't accidentally
> break the rules. I've got a couple so I don't, for example, accidentally
> turn on the overhead light in the bedroom in the middle of the night
> when I'm trying to turn the ceiling fan on. Both the light and the
> fan have a decora switch, and it's easy to accidentally brush one when
> aiming for the other, in the dark.


Don't you modern jewish ppl see the silliness in all this?

I do believe in a God but not all this nonsense spouted by
various religions.

The Muslim dawn-to-dusk fasting during the month of Ramadan
really cracks me up. Heck, I do that all year long and they think
they are making some sacrifice? LOL!