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Help[Opinions] Re: Sarai
in reply to a message by Ohad Yigal
What's your opinion about certain figures in the tradition that were less desirable to be named after? Like Jezebel, but could be considered someone less evil obviously. That was just the most obvious example that came to mind.
Please rate my "Names I would Use" list & "Backup Favorites" list. Feel free to rate some of my other lists too if you have the time.
https://www.behindthename.com/pnl/223226/138473
Please rate my "Names I would Use" list & "Backup Favorites" list. Feel free to rate some of my other lists too if you have the time.
https://www.behindthename.com/pnl/223226/138473
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my opinion is that everyone can use whatever names they want. I like names like Absalom and even Cain, but I wouldn't use names that have become symbols for incest, fratricide or idolatry.
Just like I wouldn't use the name Paul, Peter or Zarathustra, because they symbolize a religious tradition that at best is not my religion, and at worst is directly opposed to mine.
Just like I wouldn't use the name Paul, Peter or Zarathustra, because they symbolize a religious tradition that at best is not my religion, and at worst is directly opposed to mine.
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Fair enough
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