I have never seen or heard anyone of the Jewish faith pursuing to convert someone to Judiasm.
2006-09-12 14:53:31 · 11 answers · asked by Mr. Kei 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Heck they are the chosen ones, why'd they share their "promised land" with anyone else??
2006-09-12 14:54:59 · answer #1 · answered by noitall 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
There is no reason to convert to Judaism. All the righteous of the nations have a share in the world to come if they follow the seven Noahide laws. Those who still want to convert must be persistent because rabbis will turn them away three times. Rabbis want to assure that a person is very serious about their intent. Non-Jews have only seven laws to follow, but when becoming a Jew, you accept many obligations to God with no special rewards. Jews have more than 200 laws to follow.
2006-09-12 22:27:51 · answer #2 · answered by Hatikvah 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They believe religion and belief in God are a personal choice and don't actively seek to convert. In fact, they will ask many questions and ask that you really think about converting if you show interest in coming to Judaism.
They also make you take many classes (for about three years) before you can become a Jew.
2006-09-12 21:59:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is because Judaism does not teach that you must be a Jew to get into heaven. It is not an exclusive religion in that sense, like Christianity or Islam, which say you are either a member, or you're hellbound.
2006-09-12 22:02:14 · answer #4 · answered by Heron By The Sea 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is because its something the Jew's believe, if you want to become Jewish, you decide, not some other influence. neways, the Jew's are taught to respect the other religions, to extent. there are only few where the Torah specify's what people the Jew's need to get rid of.
2006-09-12 21:57:49 · answer #5 · answered by lukkyaquagirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We are actually told (From Ruth's conversion) to try and discourage conversions, and only accept those who are determined. It is possible for a non-Jew to get rewarded in Heaven, for following the 7 Noahide Laws.
2006-09-12 21:55:51 · answer #6 · answered by ysk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are instructed not to proselytize. I think the evangelical Christians should take a page from this book.
2006-09-12 21:58:31 · answer #7 · answered by gjstoryteller 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they have learn to keep a low profile after being persecuted in so many places.
2006-09-12 21:57:56 · answer #8 · answered by nondescript 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Israel is actively encouraging converts in South America. It is paying people to become "Jews" and migrate to Israel to become "settlers."
2006-09-12 22:04:53 · answer #9 · answered by Left the building 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
We have freedom of religion and it works. Perhaps they have decided to just leave everybody to hell alone.
wish they all would.
2006-09-12 21:57:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋