All Religions create their own traditions based on what they feel represent the teachings of their God. As a Christian I am reminded when I read "Beware of the traditions of man" that I should never join a church and accept its traditions as part of Christs teaching. Let's keep it as simple as Christs teachings are and not lose ourselves in the pointless minutia that the institutionalized religions use to "terrify and enslave mankind, and monopolize power and profit." Keep your eye on the ball man!