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Entering a mosque does not pose a problem, since Islam is based on a belief in the one-and-only G-d.
Entering a Church however, is problematic as Christianity is based on belief in the Trinity, a concept in which G-d is not 'one-and-only' but has partners as well.
[According to many Halachic authorities, belief in the trinity is only forbidden for a Jew. A non-Jew may follow these tenets since belief in the omnipotent G-d is still present.]
Therefore, it is forbidden for a Jew to enter the sanctuary of the church, i.e. where the actual prayer services are held. This could be misinterpreted as identification with the philosophy. However, it is permitted to enter other rooms in a church for non-religious purposes.
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2007-01-25 04:49:34 · 10 answers · asked by jewish n proud 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You asked a question and then answered it.
Did the content of either the question or the answer pass through your head?
2007-01-28 07:42:59 · answer #1 · answered by Ivri_Anokhi 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Jews are allowed to enter a church and pray. Anyone is. But Jews are unlikely to enter a Christian church and pray in the first place.
2016-05-23 22:39:23 · answer #2 · answered by Diana 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Judiasm, unlike, let's say, the Roman Catholic Church, doesn't have one man interpreting the laws for them. So- there are many different views from many different religious leaders in Judiasm.
This one appears to be a minority view. Most Jews, certainly in America, don't have a problem entering a church.
2007-01-25 04:55:27 · answer #3 · answered by Morey000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
>>Entering a Church however, is problematic as Christianity is based on belief in the Trinity, a concept in which G-d is not 'one-and-only' but has partners as well.<<
I object to this misrepresentation of the Trinity concept. The Catholic Church teaches that that there IS only ONE God: "Christians are baptized in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit: not in their names, for there is only one God, the almighty Father, his only Son, and the Holy Spirit: the Most Holy Trinity." (CCC 233)
"The Trinity is One. We do not confess three Gods, but one God in three persons, the 'consubstantial Trinity.' The divine persons do not share the one divinity among themselves but each of them is God whole and entire: 'The Father is that which the Son is, the Son that which the Father is, the Father and the Son that which the Holy Spirit is, i.e., by nature one God.'" (CCC 253)
Think of H2O. It is ONE substance, in three forms (gas, liquid, solid).
2007-01-25 05:16:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Id have to agree.
Entering a church isnt the problem to me tho.
Praying in an area where there are statues, idols, pictures and photos of humans, is a big no no tho.
Am not Jew but you know what am talking about.
2007-01-25 04:54:24 · answer #5 · answered by Antares 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thats a confusing one. But well there is no checkposts on the doors. I have been to mosques, churches, temples and everywhere, no one ever stopped and asked my religion.
2007-01-25 04:54:27 · answer #6 · answered by ManhattanGirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well,in some places as well as my country,the non Muslimswill require to cover themselves before entering mosques.
2007-01-25 04:57:13 · answer #7 · answered by Green Lantern 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My understanding is that you can enter as long as a service is not going on. However, there are so many interpretations.
2007-01-25 15:11:10 · answer #8 · answered by Lea 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mousqes might also be a problem, since they might give too much homage to their prophet and not be monotheistic (Ran)
2007-01-25 04:58:51 · answer #9 · answered by ysk 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, never! You'll be burned at the stake, you infidel!
2007-01-25 04:52:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋