a joy given to us by HaShem ?
or
A burden placed on us by men ?
The Sabbath was made for man, not the other way around (man made for the sabbath).
I don't think that for yourself (either of you whom I have addressed) I need cite where in the NT that was expressed, or who said it. ;^')
Now see Blue Dragon... my response wouldn’t have been so nice.
Anyway, Uriel,
Are silly poems all u got?
Or have you just never experienced “oneg Shabbat?”
Nyeh Nyeh Nyeh
The idea of modern Orthodox law as a burden is short-sighted. If the Creator told you to dig a hole and fill it—would you not be thrilled at having a message from the creator? G-d forbid to liken Jewish observance to Democrat make-work programs (the latter being actual hell,) but to understand Judaism is to live an entire life in service to the Creator. The varsity level is to further understand that His laws are good and enable a Jew to live a truly fulfilling life. But darn, no cell phone on Shabbos, and we don’t roll on Shabbos, either (for Jewish bowlers.)
Bro, if you’re really a Jew contact your local Chabad House and give it a try.