If I convert to Judaism will I be a chosen person of God?

Answer 1

YES. Unlike what "AP" said, a convert is 100% Jewish as if he or she was born Jewish. Born Jews are not even supposed to remind a convert that he or she was not Jewish before. Judaism is not not an ethnicity so your ethnicity will not change, you Will, however, become part of a culture and people. However, it is very hard to so and you will be discouraged at times but if this is what you want, then do what makes you happy.

Answer 2

Yes.

People converted to Judaism are seen as just as much Jewish as people born to Judaism; not only that but it is considered wrong to point someone out as being "less Jewish" because of the fact that they were converted.

Answer 3

It depends for in the end some Jews will be saved and will believe in Christ. I don't think you would, because God hates fools. I don' think He would give you an another chance. Throughout all the old testament, the people were waiting for the Messiah. The Jews today are still waiting for Him, but they will not have Him. Christ is the Messiah. Go read Isaiah53

Answer 4

Don't recommend that as a religious choice because the Jews were chosen to suffer for the sins of humanity (Jesus didn't die for them). Advise you to keep searching for a faith based more in the here and now/reality...Check out the Uncommon Denominatioon at WWW.UUA.ORG because I think you'll find beliefs there that'll make you feel good and want to belong. PEACE!

Answer 5

No, Judaism is the religion of the Jews. But, being Jewish is an ethnicity. So even if you convernt to Judaism you will never be "Jewish" in the true since of the word.

Answer 6

You will be Jewish like every other Jew. If you consider them to be the people of God, then yes.

This is hardly a reason to convert. One should only convert out of desire to serve God, not to be "chosen."

Answer 7

You have already been chosen if you have repented and been baptize in the name of jesus Christ. We are all in it to together, by the way the Jews do not believe that Jesus was the son of God as he claimed and rejected, so no religion of man can get you anywhere, it's the belief in Jesus Christ that has freed you.

Answer 8

To be "chosen" is to accept obligations. One is "chosen" for a purpose, not for any special reward.

By Rabbi Peretz Rodman

"We Jews don't assume we are superior to others but rather that we are held to a more restrictive standard of behavior than other people. There are things that others are allowed to do that we are not allowed to do, and there are requirements we have to meet that others do not have to meet. The Torah speaks of Israel as God's special people, at least ideally. If we keep up our end of the covenant responsibilities toward God, God will treat us as a segulah — something special and set apart."

"It's not that we think we are inherently better than the rest of humanity; our idea of our special role also doesn't mean that we enjoy privileges above and beyond those of other peoples on earth. That's not at all what it's about."

"We're like soldiers in an army — any army. Soldiers are expected to dress in a very carefully prescribed manner, with dress uniforms worn clean and pressed when going out among civilians. Soldiers are expected to behave in a certain disciplined way, and that is not only part of making them good fighters. In fact, it's largely not about how they do their jobs at all. Instead it's about what they represent to others. They have to show in their everyday behaviors that they have the will and the self-discipline to serve a higher cause — their nation — rather than pursue their own desires or their own self-interest."

"Living up to a set of demanding expectations is a burden, but it's a source of pride, as well."

"We're like members of a religious order among Catholics. Nuns have taken vows that set them apart from others and restrict their behavior. Some even wear clothing that sets them apart as members of a religious order. They consider it a privilege rather than a burden."

We Jews have our own priests, a hereditary family guild of sacerdotal workers, the people whose ancestors offered up the sacrifices on the altar of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. The Bible recognizes that other nations have individuals or clans or castes that perform a similar function for them. To note just one example, Moses' father-in-law, Jethro, is himself introduced as a — or perhaps the — Kohen of the Midianites.

What is the meaning of this generic term, "priest," if not someone whose public and private life is dedicated to the service of an ideal and thus to the service of his or her compatriots or fellow religionists, as well? Daily sacrifices are made, not on an altar but in opportunities foregone and pleasures foresworn, by the priests of every faith.

The world cannot be populated by priests alone. But just as each nation needs its priests, the nations of the world together need to have a priestly nation among them. The Jewish people — the Israelite nation, really — is called upon in Exodus [19:6] to be that 'kingdom of priests and holy nation."

Rabbi Peretz Rodman teaches Hebrew language and literature at Hebrew College Online and Jewish education at the Rothberg International School of The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He currently serves as president of the (Masorti/Conservative) Rabbinical Assembly's Israel region.

Answer 9

Nope. God's already chosen. He already knows who will be saved & who will not. Since he has already chosen I don't think it makes a bit of difference which denomination you belong to...the choice has already been made. You are already one of the chosen or you are already not chosen.

Answer 10

We are all 'chosen' by God to live and learn through love.