Many Christians are converting to being Jewish now that it is possible...my friend just converted. Is this a problem?
2006-12-19 06:46:02 · 19 answers · asked by xxx 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Why would you think it bothers me? I didn't say anything about being bothered. It was just a question. I think it's fine and that people should do whatever they want.
2006-12-19 07:50:07 · update #1
Not at all.
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2006-12-19 06:48:09 · answer #1 · answered by Kenneth G 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
No not at all. I was raised Christian and considered converting to Judaism. I realized that the Jesus thing was too far fetched for me but still believe in God and the ten commandents. I believed in the old testament. Judaism felt right to me at the time. I got to ditch what I was uncomfortable with and find a religion that better suited me. Sometimes people are brought up to belong to a certain religion bc that is what their parents force upon them. Religion should be a choice. When you grow up and start making your own decisions and thinking for yourself you realize that there are other things out there. So I am totally for someone choosing what religion is for them.
People like Madonna and Brittney Spears converting simply for shock factor annoys me to no end.
2006-12-19 14:56:40 · answer #2 · answered by one 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are worried about the fate of Christianity, I wouldn't be too worried. Less than 2% of the world and the US is jewish, so I don't think converting a few thousand gentiles each year will make a big difference.
Why does it annoy you?
2006-12-19 14:52:02 · answer #3 · answered by Big Larry 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No problem. Judaism believes in the Golden Rule just like Christianity. All the rest is just details.
2006-12-19 14:53:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a friend who converted from atheist to Jew. I saw that as a step in the right direction. Proverbs 9:10 Merry Christmas.
2006-12-19 14:48:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
No one would covert to Judaism who had a real relationhsip with Christ. If they had any doubts about Christ, Judaism would be the logical place to go. It is the same God.
See, God said that He did not desire that anyone should perish, but that all should have eternal life. But He knows that not all will accept eternal life, just as I accept that not all will accept eternal life.
Many in this forum would rather perish than to bow the knee to God and His Son.
2006-12-19 14:54:32 · answer #6 · answered by Theophilus 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Good for them!
Let's all follow the path that's right for us.
PS - do you complain when people convert to Christianity? If not, why the double standard?
2006-12-19 14:49:28 · answer #7 · answered by kent_shakespear 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Why let it bother you? We are all free to choose our beliefs.
2006-12-19 15:11:27 · answer #8 · answered by AnnieD 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the Jesus myth is losing its stranglehold on people, so no, it's not surprising - and Christians are so damn annoying they are driving people from Christianity
2006-12-19 14:50:27 · answer #9 · answered by Dr. Brooke 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
People exercising their freedom of choice is never annoying, unless they are harming someone else.
2006-12-19 14:49:37 · answer #10 · answered by jackbutler5555 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No. It doesn't bother me. It means they were never Christians.
2006-12-19 14:48:49 · answer #11 · answered by vanamont7 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋