It is also the foundation of Christianity, a lot of Western civilization and Islam, even if Muslim fundamentalists don't want to admit it. We got our concepts in philosophy, literature, psychology, capitalism, values, and family out of this religion. Shouldn't we give it more credit?
2006-12-11 16:21:48 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
There's nothing wrong about asking about any religion
2006-12-11 16:28:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
There's nothing wrong with asking about Judaism. In fact it's good to learn about other faiths. But there is a difference between saying it's the foundation of Christianity and Islam, and believing that the message is from the same God. You imply Jesus added on to Judaism or Muhammad added to Judaism when in reality, each received a distinct revelation from God, albeit the core message is the same.
2006-12-11 16:30:08 · answer #2 · answered by go_general 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There isn't anything wrong with asking about Judaism... it is good to learn about other religions. Who said it was bad to ask?
Yes, It is an interesting religion. I would check on your statement that we got "our" concepts in philosophy... etc... I don't think we got capitalism from Judaism but I suppose it is worth looking into. And who do you mean by "our"?
Remember, it is a religion, a system of beliefs, which describes an almighty being who created us in his or her image, and a value system to live by (part of which is the Ten Commandments).
Please do not confuse the Jewish religion with Jewish people and their accomplishments, or their culture and heritage. Even when it is in a positive light, that is how stereotypes are created.
For instance Einstein was Jewish, but we didn't get the theory of relativity from "The Jews", we got it from Einstein.
You could check wikipedia.org for more info.
2006-12-11 16:35:42 · answer #3 · answered by TheSchmett! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All the books of the Bible were written by Jews, except Luke and Acts. Even Luke was arguably a convert to Judaism.
So I don't see how you can really understand much about Christianity if you don't know something about Judaism.
2006-12-11 16:29:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing wrong with asking about Judaism, and Yes!, it is a very interesting religion.
And Yes!, again. We should give it much more credit.
Some Synagogues, I hope that spelling is correct, are inviting people to come in and find out for themselves what the ceremonies are like.
I have seen them performed, and think they are very deep, beautiful, and meaningful.
There is also Jewish Kabahla. That is Jewish mysticism, with the Tree of Life, as a diagram. Fascinating. Very interesting, and enlightening.
Shalom!
2006-12-11 16:28:38 · answer #5 · answered by smoothsoullady 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
There's nothing wrong w/ asking questions about Judaism, or any other faith for that matter. Just try to balance a reasonable amount of respect w/ a reasonable amount of skepticism. Also, don't make fun of their Kipa. I suggest you challenge the whole "chosen people" myth, and ask them to explain/defend it. Have fun.
Shalom.
2006-12-11 16:28:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not religious. Like any religion, it has added a richness to our society. The Jews have done amazing things for our world. Their contributions have been tremendous in science, math, philosophy, astronomy and every other discipline. They know how to live and let live. They have my utmost respect.
2006-12-11 16:29:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Jews are God's chosen people. Despite everything that has transpired and everything that will happen to them in the future, God will take them home at the end of time. Yes, they deserve a plenty of credit.
2006-12-11 16:25:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
a) it commemorates the Exodus from Egypt b) its significant trip trips relate to the events interior the existence of its founder, Abraham c) it makes use of a lunar calendar d) its rituals derive from the rural cycle in Israel e) the holy text cloth is the start of the religion b: i don't understand a unmarried Jewish trip that has to do with events interior the existence of its Abraham. c: the basis is incorrect. at the start Jews use a lunisolar calendar, no longer a lunar one, and that calendar replaced into merely made after the destruction of the 2d Temple. in the previous that, the start of the month replaced into desperate by employing witnesses. d: Judaism's "rituals" are derived from the Torah by myself.
2016-12-30 07:17:53 · answer #9 · answered by louder 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jews are God's chosen people. Even thought they are- they do not use the new testament, so they do not believe that Jesus will come again. They believe that his second coming is his fisrt coming. Therefore the will not be raptured and a Jew that dies goes to hell. Although if Jews do survive the tribulation or even live to it when Jesus comes they will all be converted. If you want to know more try asking a local pastor about it.
2006-12-11 16:26:25 · answer #10 · answered by newsies62 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
With the prevelance of science in today's culture, some atheists and agnostic and people from various other religions claim that this is not true. But, we see that it is, and we see that the truth is true, no matter were it comes from.
Nothing, and yes.
2006-12-11 16:24:27 · answer #11 · answered by BigPappa 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋