I have consulted with several Rabbis about this matter. Who will go to heaven according to Judaism and is conversion to Judaism necessary?
The answer I got is amazing. Unlike--Christianity or Islam--conversion is not necessary or even valid--because strictly speaking you have to be born a Jew. So, what about the rest of the people? Answer--They have to follow the Noahide Laws.
Do the Christians and Muslims follow these laws?
Answer--Only the Unitarian Christians and Muslims follow them
in general. Do you agree?
2006-08-23 09:40:13 · 8 answers · asked by whynotaskthemoron 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
answer to amal_dxb:
Laws given by Allah to Hazrat Nuh Alaihiwaasallam or Noah after the flood according to Tawrat.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noahide_Laws#The_Seven_Laws
2006-08-23 09:54:31 · update #1
Conversion is certainly a part of judaism. It's true that gentiles need not convert, but they can if they really want to.
I don't know if everyone follows the noahide laws. It would seem that christians and muslims do. but more importantly is that I don't think G-d will "damn" half the planet since they've never even heard of noahide laws! Of course, he'll expect some common sense and common decency, but if they don't keep it to the letter because they really didn't know better, I don't think he'll really hold it against them.
cheerio
2006-08-23 10:03:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow. You are the first gentile I've ever heard who knew that. I don't know what you mean about needing to be born a Jew. You can convert if you wish but it is not a simple process, mainly of study, learning and practicing, unlike other religions where you can just decide on whim that you are of another religion. Officially or unofficially (i.e. not because they are the noahide lawsy but because they want to keep them for their religion) I think they (Christians, etc.) as do many moral people who believe in God's existance (even if not in religion). It isn't complex, there are only seven at the core + whatever you think you can do to serve God better. They are comprised of belief in God, and basic and universally accepted morality and social order establishments. I figure the perspective of doing it because God wants you or because you want to is a world apart (e.g. having a court system).
2006-08-24 13:26:24 · answer #2 · answered by Scane 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure what the Unitarian Christians go by, and conversion can be done, but otherwise you are completely correct. Also, there are opinions that normal Christianity isn't idolatry for non-Jews, so they may be following the laws too.
2006-08-23 17:01:40 · answer #3 · answered by ysk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In islam we believe every prophet was sent to 'his' people. That was his jurisdiction. As for the Jew's they were sent Moses.. and so was Jesus. Muhammad on the other hand being the final prophet was sent to mankind.
In the bible it says
"These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: 'Do not go among the Gentiles or enter any town of the Samaritans. Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel.' (From the NIV Bible, Matthew 10:5-6)"
So messengers were specific to their people, their jurisdiction if you will.
Muslims believe that mohammed however, was sent to all people as is stated in the quran.
This is no less than a message to (all) the worlds. (38:87)
Say: ‘O Men! I am sent unto you all, as the Messenger of God, to whom belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth... (7:158).
Judaism's belief is not racism as some people would want to believe. God in the past sent messenger to each corresponding 'Group'.
Other prophets who were sent only to his people.
We sent Noah to his people. He said: ‘O my people! Worship God! You have no other God but Him...’ (7:59)
To the Ad, We sent Hud, one of their own brethren. He said: ‘O my people! Worship God! You have no other god but Him...’ (7:65)
To the Thamud, We sent Salih, one of their own brethren. He said: ‘O my people! Worship God! You have no other god but Him...’ (7:73)
We also sent Lut; He said to his people... (7:80)
To the people of Madyan We sent Shu’ayb, one of their own brethren... (7:85)
Each prophet was sent to HIS people.
people of other nations would then subsequently get their own prophets and so they were not bounded by their message.
2006-08-24 22:19:21 · answer #4 · answered by Jamal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, you asked several Rabbis.
And what were you hoping to acheive asking Rabbis?
An answer oriented to Judaism. What else?
If you ask Catholic priests, guess what they'll tell you?
Ask some muslim mullahs, gee, I wonder what they'll say.
I'll tell you who's in heaven. Those who were obedient to apply the blood. Those who took upon them the clean white robe which is the righteousness of the saints. Those whose names are written in The Lamb's Book of Life.
2006-08-23 16:41:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm a Muslim and i have no idea about Noahide Laws, what are they?
2006-08-23 16:44:47 · answer #6 · answered by ♥ amal_dxb ♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
who on earth would wanna convert to judaism?!!!
i mean C'MON!!!
2006-08-23 16:42:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i am jewish and people CAN convert. however said that is wrong or you misunderstood. believe me! i know many people who converted.
2006-08-23 16:46:00 · answer #8 · answered by meowie711 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋