liberal compared to christians and muslims? It seems to me that they're more liberal in their views and don't seem to be so uptight. They're also more humorous and not as dull and boring. Though there are some very religious jews, it seems that christians and muslims are more dogmatic with their religion. Agree or disagree? ANd im atheist not jewish btw
2006-10-04 05:52:53 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No, not at all. They just do not yell as loudly as they radicals in the other two.
2006-10-04 05:56:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although it's never a good idea to make sweeping generalisations because there are always bound to be many exceptions, the Jewish people I have met have always been happy, well adjusted, relaxed, pragmatic, humerous, modest and great fun to be with. If that translates as "liberal" then so be it.
When you consider what many of the Jewish faith have had to put up with over the centuries and the more recent past I often consider that this naturally bouyant attitude must be a great benefit and blessing.
It certainly makes a stark contrast to most of the Muslims and indeed a high proportion of the Christians I have encountered who seem to have a knack of taking things far too seriously and/or being far to ready to take offence.
[I follow no religion but respect all religions providing they respect my choice]
2006-10-04 05:55:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That has been my observation as well, however, I've observed some openminded christians and muslims too. So let's just say this -- "In all the experiences I personally have had, there was a higher percentage of liberal jews to all jews than there was percentage of liberal christians to all christians or percentage of liberal muslims to all muslims."
There, does that express the idea in a non-stereotyping way? ;)
2006-10-04 05:59:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dave Chapelle is Muslim.
Secular Jews are very different from Orthodox. Most of my friends who are secular are very funny and liberal.
Christians come in all flavors. Bill Clinton claims to be a born-again Christian, and he is liberal.
2006-10-04 06:06:21 · answer #4 · answered by Aspurtaime Dog Sneeze 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree. Jews always seem to be put down and I think that people who are put down always have the best sense of humor. It's the ones in charge who are always uptight.
2006-10-04 05:57:13 · answer #5 · answered by haiku_katie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In this day and age most jews are simply not very into their religion. Therefore they are more openminded than the others who constantly go to church and practice their religion. The so-called fundamentalist jews are even more extreme than christians.
2006-10-04 06:05:26 · answer #6 · answered by Jeanne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, I'd agree that they tend to be more tolerant and forgiving -- the Jewish people have had a long tradition of being oppressed and kicked around, so I suppose they can be a bit more empathetic.
2006-10-04 05:56:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Orthodox Jews are not liberal at all.
They follow strict Jewish laws and are equivalent to Muslims.
More than half the people claiming to be Jews are not Jews at all, they are atheists. 90% of Israel's "Jews" are atheists, as are Hollywood's "Jews."
2006-10-04 06:02:20 · answer #8 · answered by Left the building 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Traditionally in the US Jews have been Democrats which would mean they had more liberal political beliefs.
We are also funnier (Seinfeld, etc.) than most other groups.
And modest, too!
2006-10-04 05:56:18 · answer #9 · answered by WendyD1999 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Race or Religion? Most Jews are no longer religious since the second Diaspora. Those that are are VERY conservative, but less than 10% ???
2006-10-04 06:02:10 · answer #10 · answered by Jay Z 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
As a rule of thumb, yes, Jews tend to be more liberal. But as with all rules of thumb there are plenty of exceptions.
2006-10-04 05:55:49 · answer #11 · answered by Akkakk the befuddled 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋