Now now, let's not start any hate! What's your opinion?
Please, I don't want any answers that say "whatever you feel comfortable with"
peace people!=)
2006-12-02 13:57:16 · 21 answers · asked by -♦One-♦-Love♦- 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
i say explore both.
PS: Jews don't recognize Jesus at all. Muslims believe in him as a mighty prophet, Messiah, and will return.
if you need any thing let me know if you have any question about Islam let me know. that's what i'm here for.
peace sister.
2006-12-02 13:59:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Islam and Judaism are of the three "Abrahamic" religions. Meaning they, along side Christians all believe they start with Abraham and his break from Polytheism. So you'll find they share many of the same things.
You should start by exploring both and seeing which have more of the same ideas as your own.
The best advice is to explore both without any bias going into the exploration. Have an empty and excepting mind. With both and any religion or philosophy, you will find things that you don't agree with. Don't be discouraged if you still don't find what your looking for.
2006-12-02 22:29:11 · answer #2 · answered by Jeeves 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a Muslim I say this with all respect to my brothers and sisters, with that said do not study people remotely! Study the religion. So many people I know mix religion with culture and assume it's the same, even when they are completely different. Read up on anything you want, the second you find a "mistake" that can't be explained move on, the words of god do not have mistakes. Btw everyone is born a Muslim, and the roots of islam stretch through psalms of david, the torah and the gospel as well, ending with the quran of course. I am posting links as sources for speeches which I found intriguing, I am hanifi and a sunni so other people might not agree with them. Also as a final note, the nation of islam has nothing to do with islam, which is why malcom x was murdered when he converted.
2006-12-02 22:11:48 · answer #3 · answered by safi_haq786 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I assume you're Christian. Its very enlightening that you want to explore other major religions cos thats what I did as well. I'm a Muslim and I've been reading up on Judaism and Christianity for 4 years now. The extra knowledge made me love being a Muslim even more. You may find yourself experiencing what I went through or something completely different but nonetheless, the journey is sure to be an exciting and/or interesting one, no less.
2006-12-02 22:19:25 · answer #4 · answered by *~liYana~* 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Part of the freewill given to us humans by God is the choice of religions. Since Judaism is the forefather of Christianity you will find many similarities. Even in Islam you will find many familiar principles, if not just a different flavor to them. I encourage everyone to explore other religions, whether with the intention to convert or just to understand.
2006-12-02 22:02:45 · answer #5 · answered by Reona 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course you should explore all religions....every religion has wisdom and beauty that we can all learn from. I love the fact that you are considering this but don't just look at one or the other or just the two. Go for the gusto. Look at Buddhism, Taoism, Confusionism, Hinduism, Judaisim, Islam and the list goes on. You may not latch on to them completely but there is plenty to take in and learn.
2006-12-02 22:05:16 · answer #6 · answered by setbldr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Explore them both. Then explore a few more. I think you will find some underlying principles about getting along with other humans. At least once you get past the nationalistic cheer-leading and xenophobia.
2006-12-02 22:01:04 · answer #7 · answered by Barabas 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The path you chose should be one that you are in love with, it should be something you're passionate about, one that you cannot get enough of, reading about its teachings makes you hungrier for more.
It should also be easy for you to grasp, understand and apply it's teachings into your life. It's no good to study something you do not understand or feel dry about it. It should bring more love, joy, peace and happiness in your heart bringing out the best in you. It should also bring you closer to God. Love in your heart brings you closer to the Divinity. If you're practicing a religion that you feel nothing in your heart about, then it only further delays your spiritual growth.
We all must try something out first in order to find out if we like it or not. Do we know the taste of sugar without tasting it? Do you know the life of a Muslim without living it? Do you know the life of a Jewish without living it? You must experience both in order to find out which one best fits with who you are. In order to truly get the best benefit of a religious path, you must do it with total devotion and faith. Can you do that with either religious path? Both of these religious paths include a way of life.
Have you gotten some books on both religions and started reading about each of them? Which one did you feel drawn to the most? Which one did you enjoy learning from the most?
Have you attended any of these religious services and talked to some members of each faith? Do you want a faith that has a close-knit community feeling to it? Whatever it is you are seeking from the religion the most, see which one will best meet your needs at the moment.
It's not that hard to figure out. Your heart guides you what is right for you. Just learn to trust and listen to it.
2006-12-02 23:25:48 · answer #8 · answered by Amma's Child 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The question is what are you looking for. If you think all religions are the same, then it doesn't matter. But if you are looking for what is true, then you must be prepared to look intensely into what is taught & what is needed to get to heaven. No easy answers there. The more a religion looks at works, the more difficult it is to get to heaven. Are you really looking for answers or are you just curious?
2006-12-02 22:03:00 · answer #9 · answered by Thomas M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should first read the Dead Sea Scrolls, as they are the oldest of all. Then make a decision from there if you need to. Nothing says you HAVE to be part of any organized religion...just do what your heart says after you have explered all possible venues.
2006-12-02 22:02:51 · answer #10 · answered by fade_this_rally 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋