...what is the "usual" or "preferred" stance regarding Jesus? I realize that with Reform Judaism it is acceptable to have differing beliefs on a wide variety of subject/issues including Jesus...but what is the more "popular" (for lack of a better word) view of Jesus in that sect?
2006-09-06 14:24:45 · 5 answers · asked by WhyAskWhy 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I think that is one of the things Reform Judaism is completely against.
(former member of the movement for 16 years)
they if anything are monotheistic and would only view Jesus as best as a contemporary teacher.
Ps from your profile I will tell you honestly the Reform movement is not for you. You sound very traditional and they are extremely liberal in all views including political.
2006-09-06 14:27:40 · answer #1 · answered by Gamla Joe 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing in Jewish literature about Jesus. If he actually lived, he was just one of many rabbis teaching a variety of Jewish beliefs -- much as rabbis do today. The Romans were very accepting of any and all religions, but they were conquerors and did not tolerate any sedition. They appointed the King of the Jews. Anyone else claiming to be king of the Jews would have been very foolish indeed! The streets were lined with thousands of crosses with rotting Jewish corpses. Jesus would have known exactly why they were there and that he could very easily end up with them.
2006-09-06 22:58:34 · answer #2 · answered by Hatikvah 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The belief was that Jesus was a trouble maker that went around disturbing the peace saying he was god's son, and the Jews got fed up and turned him over to the Romans. His followers claimed he would come back and made up stories when he didn't.
2006-09-06 21:31:39 · answer #3 · answered by Sooku 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jews for Jesus are considered Christians by the synagogues no matter what they call themselves.
the concept of praising ANY ONE but God is considered blasphemous in Judaism and Islam.
2006-09-06 21:28:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
the word you are looking for is a Masonic Jew, it's a Jew that believes that Jesus is their Lord and Savour who died for their sins......
2006-09-06 21:36:07 · answer #5 · answered by Christine S 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋