2006-12-03 04:22:32 · 17 answers · asked by karen 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Orthodox Judaism is unable to atone for, or take away your sin.
The sacrifice commanded under the Law for sins is no longer offered so how can sin be taken away ? Orthodox Judaism is bound to keep the Law.
Firstly, how can the sacrifice of an animal atone for the sin of a human ? Of course it cannot. It foreshadowed that which was to come and served as a reminder of sin and as a stimulator of faith in God that He would provide the true and appropriate sacrifice that would be sufficient to take away sin. (We have a picture of God providing a lamb for Abraham after He tested his faith concerning Isaac. Why did God call Abraham to sacrifice his miraculously given and only begotten son ? Abraham did not withhold his only and precious son, a child of promise, as God did not withold His only and promised Son from the necessary sacrifice, Isaac forshadowing that true sacrifice to come, that only God could and did provide.)
Secondly, Orthodox Judaism does not recognise the Lamb of God which takes away the sin of the world, and so cannot be the right way to follow the faith. That God Himself has paid for sin in the the offering of the perfect and unblemished and sinless Lamb of God Himself no longer necessitates the offering of a lamb or sacrifice as a reminder of sin. Why turn back to the example and shadow of heavenly things now that the perfect has been brought in ?
Search the Scriptures and see, for it is they which testify and identify the Lamb of God whom John the Baptist, in the sprit and power of Elijah, announced and pointed out.
There are more than 350 prophecies which identify the promised Messiah and which find their fulfillment in the Lamb of God.
Do you believe God ?
Behold the Lamb of God.
2006-12-03 05:39:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hardly. Orthodoxy is only a small proportion of Judaism. It even has separate groups in it--each living their own way.
Each Jew must follow what is right for him, which gives validity to Conservative and Reform movements.
I would defend the Orthodox their way of living, with my life, but, I could never follow it. I do go to a Sephardic Orthodox synagogue, and love that the services are in Hebrew, the kitchen is kosher, and It is very Traditional setting. But, tho some do keep kosher in their homes, the lifestyle of the members is not Orthodox.
2006-12-03 04:36:49 · answer #2 · answered by Shossi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I don't think so.
However, with Judaism, there is only so much you can cut out and still be a Jew. I do think that the 613mitzvot are important to Jews, as this maintains the sacred covenant with G-d. And this is a HUGE part of Judaism.
One thing I personally do not agree with, however, is sexism, and I think that women Rabbis should be allowed, as should Bat Mitzvah ceremonies, and women should be allowed to read the Torah. Also, I do not see it as totally wrong to not believe the Torah literally (apart from the specific rules and commandments) and to take some of the events e.g. the plagues, possibly as symbolic.
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2006-12-03 04:33:54 · answer #3 · answered by lady_s_hazy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends. if you are orthodox jewish, then you will more or less think that it is the right way.
i'm not jewish, but when it comes to judaism i think reform judaism is the right way. why? because they interperet the torah in a more open minded way, and although it may seem like they reject 613 mitzvot, they really don't.. they just interperet the laws in ways that I personally believe are the correct way.
in terms of literal interpretation, then yes, orthodox judaism would be the closest to following the torah word for word.. just maybe not in modern times.
2006-12-03 04:51:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The right way to follow Judaism is to observe the Torah and follow the 613 mitzvos within the realm of Halacha
To do that you can call yourself by any name.
2006-12-03 05:47:55 · answer #5 · answered by Gamla Joe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Orthodox Judaism does not acknowledge all of God's revelation to man.
2006-12-03 04:27:20 · answer #6 · answered by Piguy 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I like orthodox Judaism, it is like orthodox Christianity, no PC or novelties!
2006-12-03 07:35:08 · answer #7 · answered by Plato 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
" the only right way to follow the faith" ?
no, because statements like that lead you to believing you're better than others.
2006-12-06 07:48:10 · answer #8 · answered by nessie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any religion is the wrong way, lead an ethical and moral life. Be good be nice. That should do the trick
2006-12-03 04:40:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The Lord Jesus Christ said "I am the Way,the Truth & the life.No man cometh too the Father but by Me"
2006-12-03 04:31:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋