I was raised in a very strong catholic family who stick to many religious beliefs. latley i've been learning about kabbalah and im considering converting 2 kabbalah. should i do so if i was raised a strong catholic?
2006-11-28 15:33:51 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Here's my take...Kabbalah has a core belief in Judaism which believes in the same God, the Almighty as Christianity and Muslim. Your specific religion all depends on how you perceive God and what particular beliefs you have in Him. For instance, although Christians, Jews, and Muslims believe in the same one God, some (emphasis on some) Muslims believe it is alright to kill and cause war (jihad) because it is God's will. As long as you speak with the Lord and ask forgiveness for your sins, I don't think it matters what religion you are. As long as you are faithful to Him and love Him and give yourself up to him, you will be saved in the end.
My family is Catholic as well, my mom goes to church every Sunday. However, I don't believe that going to Church makes you any closer to the Lord than if you talk to him on your own. I talk to the Lord each day and I ask forgiveness and pray for my family, for peace, and for salvation. As long as your faithful and believe, go with what makes you feel the best about yourself. Good luck!
2006-11-28 15:44:49 · answer #1 · answered by Scotty 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Cabala, or how ever you want to spell it, that's another subject, is not some thing that you convert to, it is not a religion, it is not a believe system. It is a system for the spiritual development of your true being. Spiritual development has nothing to do with religious believes. A person could be a sincere believer and very "religious", and still his innermost self could be a little less than just primitive. Cabala is a body of knowledge dealing with laws relating to man, nature and the universe. There's a logical and a practical reason why nature is the second subject to be master. By careful study and practice this body of knowledge will grow withing you little by little, and then it will transform you into a different being with a vast inner understanding, wisdom and vision. The problem?, who will teach you the "mysteries" of this ancient and secret tradition. If you're really sincere your own heart and of course, logic and common sense will guide you to the right place.
2006-11-29 00:23:01 · answer #2 · answered by Simon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kabbalah is not a religion. It is a mystical Jewish text, one that has no context other than Judaism.
I realize that Madonna and others want to cherry pick the Jewish religion for the buffet bits that meet their fancy, but the only responsible and appropriate way to incorporate the Kabbalah's mysticism into your life would be to convert to Judaism.
If you want to be a mystic without becoming Jewish, have you studied the mystical traditions of your own faith? Catholicism is hardly short of such things - here are some people whose writings you might look at:
St. John of the Cross - the Spiritual Canticle
Edith Stein (the Science of the Cross)
Sister Faustina
St. Therese of Lisieux
Saint Ignatius Loyola
2006-11-28 23:40:34 · answer #3 · answered by evolver 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Follow what your beliefs are. Are you learning about Kabbalah just to jump on the trendy Kabbalah bandwagon, or do you really believe in it? Do you still believe in the teachings of Christianity? Don't convert to Kabbalah just because everyone in Hollywood is doing it. It's just a fad there, and they're all going to change their religion as soon as another one becomes trendy.
2006-11-28 23:40:18 · answer #4 · answered by Jess H 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. Kabbalah is a jewish sub-group. IN order to do it properly, you must first know all about Judism. It is like going to college with out High School. Kababblah is a part of the jewish religion, regardless of what these people like Madonna do or say, First, look into Judism and convert to that.
You can also still be Cathloic and still live and fellow some of the Kaballas, teaches.
Your religion can not be Kababblah, that is not a religion.
2006-11-28 23:36:58 · answer #5 · answered by quest 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
So you want to convert to Judaism? Perhaps learn what that means first by reading the non-esoteric texts and learning the level of responsibility involved. I would recommend instead looking at the Noahide Covenant (7 laws of Noah) first (see link below) and not following after mistranslations of Jewish texts that make no sense when not taken along side the responsibilities of the rest of God's laws.
2006-11-28 23:38:41 · answer #6 · answered by David Botton 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I asked a question on Kabbalah recently because I wanted to learn more . . . few answers and none from practitioners. Do share what is attracting you to that religious practice? What is making you hesitate . . . I think your answer will lie in working this out. Please educate us in the meantime.
2006-11-28 23:46:18 · answer #7 · answered by whozethere 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"kabbalah" is not a religion. It is a branch of judaic thought. (like physics is a branch of science).
on the side, the pop-kabbalah people often hear about is basically garbage and has little to do with actual kabbalah or judaism.
cheerio
2006-11-28 23:37:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
You should convert to Kabbalah is Kabbalah is what soothes your soul and finds your spirit. It doesn't matter how you were raised, what is important is how your religion makes you feel, and whether you believe it is the right one.
2006-11-28 23:35:43 · answer #9 · answered by 99 ways to smile 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
That's totally up to you, sweetie...
Many faiths have great things to offer. My suggestion is to just learn as much as you can before making any strong commitments.
Your beliefs (higher power, God etc) will guide you in the right direction.
BTW - it is not "Madonna's fault" that so many people follow her lead.... she began her studies in the Kaballah (sp?) long before every other celebrity jumped on the bandwagon. She really just liked the teachings and wanted to implement them in her life...
Who are we to judge?
2006-11-28 23:36:50 · answer #10 · answered by rabble rouser 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋