While there are many popular customs in the world
that appear innocent, mature Christians always put
Jehovah's view of matters first in their lives.
In recent times, it has been reported that some
young Christians have gotten involved with algebra.
Often as a result of attending college, young folks
can fall prey to bad associations and the suffering
that symbolic mathematics can cause. Obeying the
lead of the 'faithful slave' in these matters can
prevent much harm.
Clearly, algebra has pagan origins being derived
from ancient Babylonian, Greek and Arabic sources.
In modern times times, algebra has developed into
a cryptic system of symbols, not unlike astrology
or numerology. Those who become adepts in this
product of Satan's world seek "answers" to problems
in the manipulation of hidden "variables". Young
people need to be warned about the effects of occult
mathematics. Sleepness nights, anxiety, and hours
spent in obsessive study are typical. Even threats
of suicide have reported amidst the mental confusion
that this 'dark art' engenders.
Certainly, true Christians should have no trouble
discerning the bad fruitage of practising algebra.
While some weaker ones may object, it should be
clear to mature Christians that the reasoning here
is every bit as valid as that given for avoiding
other pagan customs like Christmas or Thanksgiving.
metatron (trig is bad, too!)