This «second mile,» beyond the formal obligation of religious propaganda common to every other religion of New Testament times, was what made the mission effective. (religion-online.org)
A defined ritual, that of circumcision is given as a sign and means of entry into the covenant, and formal obligations are needed to keep the covenant. (religion-online.org)
The reasoning embodied in the decision of the Court below reduces s. 8 of the Human Rights Code to a formal obligation to treat likes alike. (ccdonline.ca)