Have you had to learn a language to participate in a religion?

[Caladan]

I can't imagine not being able to read the Hebrew Scripture, in Hebrew. or not being fluent in Hebrew as a Jewish man.
reading the Bible in Hebrew is a 100% different experience than reading it in English.
however, in relation to the thread. I grew up with Hebrew, and learned English.

 

[Onkara]

Thanks to you all for your answers. I have enjoyed reading them

 

[ohhcuppycakee]

Hmm. Well, I learned how to read Arabic script to read Qur'an. It really helps with the pronunciation of the words. Transliteration is certainly not efficient.

 

[LeftishBritInPA]

Have you (or someone you know) ever had to face a new language in your religion of choice, such as having to learn a whole new language in order to participate?

I am curious of your experiences.

For example, did you have to stop with that religion or did you become more committed to it instead? Did you learn a language or just accept you may not understand?

I was raised Anglican and didn't have to learn a language.

-Gary

 

[The Sum of Awe]

Yes, of course. I had to learn English to participate in the religion of Life.



-Troll answer-

 

[Gjallarhorn]

Yes, of course. I had to learn English to participate in the religion of Life.



-Troll answer-

I was going to say this, albeit twisted to "learn English to participate in any religion".

:sad:

 

[Tamar]

Have you (or someone you know) ever had to face a new language in your religion of choice, such as having to learn a whole new language in order to participate?

I am curious of your experiences.

For example, did you have to stop with that religion or did you become more committed to it instead? Did you learn a language or just accept you may not understand?

I learned to read Hebrew, I continue to learn to understand Hebrew. Hebrew is the sacred language of my religion. I cannot imagine being Jewish and not being immersed in learning Hebrew.

 

[dyanaprajna2011]

When I was Eastern Orthodox, while it wasn't required, learning some Greek helped. Although nowadays, most Eastern Orthodox churches in the US use primarily English.