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citytiger OP t1_j10b2uh wrote

Reply to comment by drahcirm in Menorah lit inside Capitol in Harrisburg by citytiger

How is it not?

Hanukkah commemorates the recovery of Jerusalem and subsequent rededication of the Second Temple at the beginning of the Maccabean Revolt against the Seleucid Empire in the 2nd century BCE.

Jewish teaching says a menorah is not a religious or holy object.

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AugustWolf22 t1_j13ermn wrote

That's religious though, the menorah is being lit in celebration of hannukah which is explicitly tied to Judaism.

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Morasain t1_j138oag wrote

That makes no sense. Jewish teaching says? Non Jews don't care about what Jewish teaching says. Things affiliated with a particular religion are, by definition, religious. This goes for every single religion.

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jezra t1_j10fhqg wrote

what was Harrisburg like in 2nd century BCE?

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citytiger OP t1_j10hoci wrote

Thats not the point here. A menorah is not a religious or holy object per Jewish teaching.

Hanukkah commemorates what I explained above.

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Mclovinintheoven t1_j12aa8t wrote

would anyone of a faith other than jewish want a menorah in their home?

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citytiger OP t1_j12dpfi wrote

The capitol is not a residence.

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SolaVitae t1_j12xb67 wrote

I don't think that's the point he was making

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Mclovinintheoven t1_j14g2fb wrote

How is having a religious symbol in the Capitol not s violation of the 1st amendment? And yes, everyone except some jews apparently view it as a religious symbol p90

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citytiger OP t1_j14kt9m wrote

If there is a Christmas tree too its not a violation. If its not erected with government money its also not a violation.

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drahcirm t1_j10p48z wrote

By other interpretations, it was commanded of Moses by God on Mount Sinai to make a very particular lamp... but it's not a religious symbol. Understood.

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fortpro87 t1_j1152tw wrote

That’s a wholly different candelabra

There are several differences between the two, notably adornments and amount of candle holders

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