Why Jews are so less in numbers to practice their faith, as compared to Muslims and Christians. judaism is the oldest of all these religions, than why they did'nt grow in majority in all these years as compared to christianity and muslims.
2006-09-21 11:21:54 · 25 answers · asked by miamian 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
There are probably more Jews than you know of, they are in every country in the world and have been for a long time. Where most religions are centered in certain areas they aren't.
2006-09-21 11:24:18 · answer #1 · answered by Sean 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3,500 years ago their were about 3 million Jews and about the same amount of Chinese (and Chinese cant gain converts so that tells you something. As for Islam they have converted a lot of followers.
We on the other hand have been scattered and persecuted throughout history and even in nations like America were we can live free we are still losing Jews to assimilation.
http://www.blacktable.com/gillin030224.htm
Though if you want a biblical perspective this is the way things are to be.
"God will then scatter you among the nations, and only a small number will remain among the nations where God shall lead you" (Deuteronomy 4:27)
dont worry G-d also said
And I will establish My covenant between Me and you, and your descendants after you, throughout the generations. An eternal covenant to be your God, and the God of your descendants after you" (Genesis 17-7).
This promise is repeated many times throughout the Torah (Leviticus 26:43, Deuteronomy 4:26-27, Deut. 28:63-64). And it has come true. Even though Jews did not have a homeland, a common language or a shared history (the factors that historians use to define a nation), they have remained a distinct people
we have been around for 4,000 years and I see no reason why we will not continue to exist for another 4,000
for more info on this
http://www.simpletoremember.com/vitals/7-wonders-of-jewish-history.htm#3
2006-09-21 13:12:31 · answer #2 · answered by Gamla Joe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Miamian
The Jews are only one tribe of twelve.. Jews are from the tribe of Juda. It is not about religion... Read the Bible. From Gen to Rev it is about God and the 12 tribes of Israel... There are Millions of Israelites... The tribes are:
Reuben = France
Levi = Scattered
Simeon = Scattered
Judah = Jews
Zebulon = Holland
Issachar = Finland
Dan = S. Ireland / Part of Denmark
Gad = Switzerland
Asher = Belgium Luxembourg
Naphtali = Sweden
Ephriam = Britian / Canada / Australia / S. Africa
Manaseh = America
Benjamen = Norway
Have a good day.
2006-09-21 11:46:09 · answer #3 · answered by popeye 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unlike Christianity and Islam, Judaism isn't that open to newcomers. It doesn't invite to join, and it takes a lot of time to pass trough. Also, during history, it has been always connected to Jews as a people, and closed in their small comunity. Since they have always been prosecuted by someone (Egyptians, Babylonians, Romans...) their society never got very large, and they didn't want to expand their religion outside the nation.
2006-09-21 11:29:19 · answer #4 · answered by Uros I 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Christianity and Islam were spread by armies. You either 'converted' or you were put to the sword/fire/crucifix. The Jews never felt the need to conquer/create new believers. Christianity and Islam are/were notorious for desecrating pagan holy places and building their churches on top of them, thus incorporating the local cultural pagan ideology into Christianity. There are many examples of this including Easter and Christmas. Jews on the other hand are not interested in converting people. In any case its all a bunch of mythology anyway.
2006-09-21 11:33:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are Jews in every country. Maybe they don't think it's important to let others know how many practicing members they have. It seems that the reason Muslims and Christians like to say how numerous they are is because they are in the forefront of society right now due to the events that are happening in the world today.
2006-09-21 11:30:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Judaism is a very protective religion- it is a lot harder to convert to Judaism than Islam, Christianity or really any other religion.
Interestingly, it is the most unchanged (also without 100 different 'sects' as in many other religions) and how often do you hear of Jewish extremists??
2006-09-21 11:30:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A lot of Jews living in the Arabian Peninsula during and after the Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) time, especially in Yathrib (modern day Medina) converted to Islam. I think Yemen and Morocco still have a sizeable Jewish community.
2006-09-21 11:35:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Im guessing that Jews havent used warfare to spread their religion (as Muslims currently are, and as Christians did for 1400 years). And Im guessing that the 6 million of them killed in the 1940s by German helped to lower their numbers.....
2006-09-21 11:28:27 · answer #9 · answered by YDoncha_Blowme 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well...
Christianity has it's roots in Judaism. We pray to the same living God. The difference is we (Christians) believe Jesus is the Messiah.
When the time is right, Our Father will open their eyes and they will see the truth too. That's not arrogance...it's in the Holy Bible.
We love our Judeo brothers and sisters. We (Christians) have been graphed into the family of Jesus.
Our Holy Bible (Old Testament) is the Torah (Hebrew Bible). It was the disciples of Jesus that wrote the New Testament. Our Holy Bible was written by all Hebrew men...there's not a Baptist (not poking fun at the Baptist) in the bunch.
2006-09-21 11:27:06 · answer #10 · answered by Salvation is a gift, Eph 2:8-9 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋