JW's have been taught that toasting is of pagan origin. By accident I came across the origins of the custom. In Ancient Greece the host would raise his glass after taking the first sip of wine, indicating that the wine is safe to drink, hence the common dedication "to your health" or something like that. The Ancient Romans put pieces of burnt bread, toast, in their wine. The charcoal in the burnt bread absorbed any unwanted acids and made the wine more palatable. What is so objectionable about that? Share this "new light" with active dubs and see what happens.
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by purpleplus 3 Replies latest jw friends
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Amha·aret
When my hubby was in, he and another witness found out that toasting was only pagan if the drink was spilled during the clashing of the cups. The spilled liquid was the offering to the gods. But as long as nothing spilled it wasn't pagan. So they toasted and drank quite often!!
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Clam
I told one of my JW relatives that the term "bottoms up" originated in Sodom, and he seemed to believe me. I wonder if it'll reach the Hall?