By birth I am not Jewish, I am Eastern Orthodox. Going through life, I discover more and more that I question and disagree with certain aspects of religion. For example, I'm pro-choice. I don't believe that suicide pulls you straight down to hell if you've lived a good life. I think people should be free to believe and worship as they like and not be scorned for it. Much of this contradicts the strict Orhodox ideals. I think there is something more powerful and great beyond us and our existence and people shouldn't fight over what to call it, rather observe the similarities between themselves.
Not long ago, I took a test and found out that lots of my ideas match up with Reform Judaism. I don't think I will "convert" but I'd like to learn more about this religion.
I'd be grateful for any input.
2006-07-28 11:09:57 · 4 answers · asked by London 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I'm also pro-gay
2006-07-28 11:33:58 · update #1
I'd be happy to tell you as much as I can about Reform Judaism. Jews believe that all the righteous of the nations have a place in the world to come, so there's no need to "convert." Jews study together, but each individual formulates his own "belief."
Many Catholics are surprised to find that not only are questions allowed, they are encouraged! I don't recommend conversion, but I guarantee you will love what you learn about Judaism!
If you have a Reform Synagogue near you, find out what classes they have to offer. All are welcome to attend services as well as classes, Torah study, etc.
2006-07-28 11:51:40 · answer #1 · answered by Hatikvah 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I was raised in an a Reform synagogue and left it the moment I realized what it truly was.
Reform Judaism is exactly that Jewish ideals without the meaning behind them. They basically say that their is a Creator and not much more than that.
it dose not believe in that their was prophesy or that G-d wants anything more out of us than not to kill each other.
they speak about tikun olam (perfecting the world) but they spend no time perfecting themselves.
they have no principals except what the public demands. First homosexuality was wrong then overnight it was OK. First you can only be Jewish by birth though your mother (as was the case throughout history) then they said your father was OK too. Now they are discussing that intermarriage is perfectly fine
If anything it is less of a religion than a social clubhouse for Jews that want to be affiliated with other Jews but dont want religion
look at my old Reform synagogue for example. It has 2,000+ families that pay about 2% of their gross salary for membership and about 120 people regularly show up for Friday night services and only about 15 for Saturday morning services.
out of 2,000+ families who pay good money you think you could get more than that right?
2006-07-28 12:11:49 · answer #2 · answered by Gamla Joe 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
they're nevertheless Jews. There are incredibly 2 varieties of Jews, Messianic Jews and non Messianic Jews. The Non Messianic Jews oftentimes do no longer purely like the Messianic ones plenty. The Messianic Jews are following a Rabbi of the 1st century that they suspect is the Messiah.
2016-10-08 10:54:27 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My understanding is that it's Judaism without all the dietary restrictions and instead of the Messiah coming, they believe that everyone has the Messianic ability within them. Basically that there will be no Christ coming because Christ is inside each of us. Very New-Agey in my opinion.
2006-07-28 11:22:06 · answer #4 · answered by byhisgrace70295 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋