Should JWS honeymoon?

badboy

I understand this custom is of pagan origin.

minimus

When some things are so much fun, the Society lets some pagan things slide.

Virtually everything as far as weddings are concerned is of pagan origin, from the ritualistic cutting of the cake to the throwing of rice or confetti. Strangely Witnesses don't seem to worry about these customs, they certainly aren't banned! Typical inconsistency.

Witch Child

Yes, the honeymoon is of Pagan origin. A month of relaxing, having sex and drinking mead would have to be wouldn't it?

Ah, doesn't it sound wonderful?

I will be marrying my Sweet Vampire in November. I wish we could take a honeymoon, but it will be a few years before we can afford to do that. Not to mention that our little baby will only be 5 months old when we marry. So, still breastfeeding.. :)

peace,
Witch

LB

Oh I'm sure they will continue to allow the honeymoon. As long as they don't miss any meetings and go out in service on saturday.

NeonMadman

Virtually everything as far as weddings are concerned is of pagan origin, from the ritualistic cutting of the cake to the throwing of rice or confetti.

Actually, rice throwing has always been a no-no at JW weddings, along with certain other "pagan" customs, like tossing the bouquet. Other customs with pagan origins are not objected to, however.

Why are certain "pagan" customs ruled out for JW's while others are tolerated? Just another example of what is ultimately the REAL basis of belief for JW's: "Because the Society says so."

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Matty said:

Virtually everything as far as weddings are concerned is of pagan origin, from the ritualistic cutting of the cake to the throwing of rice or confetti. Strangely Witnesses don't seem to worry about these customs, they certainly aren't banned! Typical inconsistency.

I seem to remember that throwing rice/confetti was recognized as *gasp* "Pagan" and prohibited at all JW weddings I attended (including my own).

Anyone else recall this?

Matty

I am still an active witness, and have been to many witness wedding receptions, I also live in the UK, maybe it's different in the USA or Canada. The only occasions that I recall that confetti/rice throwing was banned was when the local council instructed not to throw it because it caused unnecessary litter. The ritualistic cutting of the cake I have seen at every one. Although as far as tossing the bouquet is concerned, I have never seen anyone tossing at a witness reception!

Englishman

Throwing confetti is banned under WT edicts, cutting the cake isn't though.

Englishman.

minimus

plenty of watchtowers say Christians don't do this pagan stuff, like rice throwing.Wearing a wedding band offends my conscience.

Should JWS honeymoon?

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