2006-11-17 14:33:54 · 9 answers · asked by Ramond 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
in my opinion the fact that Jew's consider themselves to be gods chosen people is exactly why they are so disliked by
so many people the world over . It has a sort of arrogance
about it that alienates people of other race or religious belief
I wouldn't call it racism its more prejudice than anything and never justified.
2006-11-17 14:43:13 · answer #1 · answered by daizzddre 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
well up recently there were no jewish converts . you could be only a jew by race and even now there are some sects that do not accept new jewish converts . also there is an increasing trend to get DNA testing done to trace back ancestry.
If they had DNA testing during the 20s -30's many regions of the world would have used it .
does one of those laws go something like "thou shalt not bear witness against a jew in a non jewish court that shall penalise him in such a way that a jewish court will not "?
if all denominations accept converts so its a rumor that you can only be jewish by your mother ?
2006-11-17 14:37:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jews are "chosen" for special obligations, not for any special rewards. Jews are bound by 613 laws. Christians are bound by none.
Many Christians claim that the Jews were so evil that God reneged on His covenant with us and made a new covenant with Christians, making them His chosen people. Is that also justifiable racism?
(If it's heaven you're worried about, Jews believe that all the righteous of the nations have a share in the world to come. There is no eternal punishment in Judaism. Your kind and loving Jesus introduced that concept. Revenge or vengeance?)
Phreak: Converts are welcome in all denominations of Judaism. There are more Catholics converting than any other denomination.
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2006-11-17 14:39:16 · answer #3 · answered by Hatikvah 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Your question is a bit ambiguous.
If you mean Jews as "God's chosen people", the premise is wrong. Biblically, the House of Israel is referred to as the chosen people. The House of Israel consisted of 12 tribes, not just Judah.
It is a fascinating study if you care to research exactly who Israel is and the descendants of all 12 tribes.
2006-11-17 14:39:58 · answer #4 · answered by John D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you talking about "choseness" as Jews being God's chosen people, or are you talking about why they don't actively seek converts?
2006-11-17 14:39:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No!. Absolutely not, but I personally think, because they are of that belief some behave in a prejudicial manner.
2006-11-17 14:41:06 · answer #6 · answered by milesamin96 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
L'Chaim,how does a person become righteous. I am a longtime Christian but I still do not feel I am righteous.
2006-11-17 14:56:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2006-11-17 14:35:54 · answer #8 · answered by Ronald D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sigh
hopefuly this will answer your question
http://www.aish.com/literacy/concepts/The_Chosen_People.asp
2006-11-18 11:38:43 · answer #9 · answered by Gamla Joe 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋