Religious restrictions like this that come from above from the religious hierarchy are just the opposite of &quot;As long as no one is forcing you to adhere to their traditions.&quot;<p>Religions define their in-group trough arbitrary restrictions. More extra hoops you have to jump, more you are separated from non-believers.  It&#x27;s  way to use power over others. Follow these and you are good Jew&#x2F;Christian&#x2F;Muslim&#x2F;Mormon&#x2F;Scientologist and you are one of us and a good boy.