What is the purpose of kippah hats?

[LuisDantas]

I was just wondering why she was attempting to divert the topic.

That is... an odd thing to do, given the circunstances.

By the way, what do you think is the purpose behind those hats?

To cover the head and to show a measure of dedication to one's Jewish heritage, I would think.

Of course, the opinion of an actual member of the Jewish People trumps mine on that matter.

 

[sovietchild]

No, I know the reason. For both. The question - do you?

I never go out without a hat, I learned it the hard way.

 

[The Kilted Heathen]

I never go out without a hat, I learned it the hard way.

Which is totally not an answer. Your insecurities about balding have no real bearing on religious garments.

 

[sovietchild]

You have no need to be concerned. Your own efforts in that regard make it unnecessary.

I don't think you have expressed your opinion. What is your take on the subject?

 

[sovietchild]

Which is totally not an answer. Your insecurities about balding have no real bearing on religious garments.

What does my insecurities about balding have to do with the originality of the kippah hat?

 

[The Kilted Heathen]

What does my insecurities about balding have to do with the originality of the kippah hat?

Nothing at all, which is what I just said.

But this is not the issue. Do you or do you not know the origin of the kippah and taqiyah?

 

[sovietchild]

Nothing at all, which is what I just said.

But this is not the issue. Do you or do you not know the origin of the kippah and taqiyah?

Didn't I already stated that?

What is the purpose of kippah hats?

"I think who ever started this fashion had a bald spot, and was a religious leader."

 

[sovietchild]

Nothing at all, which is what I just said.

But this is not the issue. Do you or do you not know the origin of the kippah and taqiyah?

Today, the crucifixion cross is a symbol of religious people, but before it was an execution method sign.

Today, the Kipa is a symbol of a religious man, but before it was _________________________.

Do you know?

 

[rosends]

I believe that many years ago, people put large leaves on their heads to shield against rain and sun and wind. Eventually, they put pieces of cloth on their heads for much the same reason and saved the leaves to use to wrap fish in.

Then, God said Hi to Abraham and brought him a casserole. No fish.

Many years later, while people were still using the cloth to keep out the hot sun or the rain or the sand or the mice, God said to a guy, "as part of my code, I need you to show subservience, humility and respect, even if you are inside or there is no sun, rain or wind."

That guy had a full head of hair and a long beard (and mustache...don't get any ideas) but he also had respect for the law God gave him so he talked it over with his friends and they all agreed. They said "we cover our heads to show that we are less powerful than the elements, but God is more powerful than the elements, so we should CONTINUE to cover our heads even when the elements aren't around, because God is!"

"Brilliant!" many of them shouted except for a small group who said "maybe just when we are actively mentioning and praying to God" so the two groups went their separate ways, with 2 separate understandings of when to cover their heads vis-a-vis God.

So, no, it had nothing to do with fashion, or baldness. Or mice.

 

[The Emperor of Mankind]

I don't think

You could have ended your post here and it'd be the first accurate contribution you've made to this thread.

 

[sovietchild]

You could have ended your post here and it'd be the first accurate contribution you've made to this thread.

Does what you want from me sound fair?

I don't think you expressed your opinion. What is your opinion on the subject?

 

[LuisDantas]

I have seen a lot of people make silly mistakes but presuming similar things.

I expect to keep seeing that happen.

 

[sovietchild]

I have seen a lot of people make silly mistakes but presuming similar things.

I expect to keep seeing that happen.

What are you trying to say? Are you trying to say there is no connection between the kipa hat and the bald spot?

 

[The Emperor of Mankind]

Does what you want from me sound fair?

Yeah!

 

[sovietchild]

Yeah!

So, you don't think there is connection between the kipa hat and the bald spot, do you?

 

[The Emperor of Mankind]

So, you don't think there is connection between the kipa hat and the bald spot, do you?

That is correct.

 

[sovietchild]

That is correct.

Are you telling the truth?

 

[SomeRandom]

Today, the crucifixion cross is a symbol of religious people, but before it was an execution method sign.

Today, the Kipa is a symbol of a religious man, but before it was _________________________.

Do you know?

Awful usage of philosophy 101.
The Kippah has always been a religious hat. That's it.

Only a moron keeps asking the same question after being given several adequate and logical answers.

 

[sovietchild]

Awful usage of philosophy 101.
The Kippah has always been a religious hat. That's it.

Only a moron keeps asking the same question after being given several adequate and logical answers.

Well, in that case the crusifixtion cross always been religious.

And, for the kipa hat, it never was religious, it became religious. Just like the westen wall, it never was religious, it became religious. The Israel community had never previously shown any particular interest in the portion of the wall.

 

[rosends]

Well, in that case the crusifixtion cross always been religious.

And, for the kipa hat, it never was religious, it became religious. Just like the westen wall, it never was religious, it became religious. The Israel community had never previously shown any particular interest in the portion of the wall.

Because until the destruction of the temple, there were other places to access. When the temple was destroyed, the vestige of God's presence remained on that section of wall. However, it is just an external wall. The Eastern wall is actually older IIRC.