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Originally Posted by Snaqwells
Would her religion permit her to sit on the bench until the Sabbath is over (sundown). I'm assuming she's Jewish, but I don't know how the requirement works.
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Originally Posted by mbyron
Usually the issue is driving (or being driven) somewhere, as observant Jews won't use powered devices during Shabbat. Doing so is often interpreted as falling under the prohibition of working.
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Originally Posted by Snaqwells
Personal interest, really, in understanding the intricacies of various religions.
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Originally Posted by BktBallRef
There are other religions with similiar beliefs regarding the Sabbath, not just Judaism.
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Originally Posted by Snaqwells
True, but the only other one that observes the Sabbath on Saturday I'm aware of is Seventh Day Adventist.
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