2007-03-12 05:59:10 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Judaism teaches that Jews should be "a light unto the nations."
meaning that we should lead by example.
if groups such as western democracies want to adopt part of our moral and legal system they are free to do so, but we do not push our religion around on other people.
2007-03-12 06:07:05 · answer #1 · answered by Gamla Joe 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That may very well have been something Jews said back then. In fact, to this day, Jewish people do not believe in proselytizing. According to Judaism, it is not required to be Jewish to get into heaven. Gentiles have only 7 laws that they are supposed to follow. So if a Gentile wants to convert, he comes to Judaism on his own, and he is made aware that he doesn't have to convert but only has to keep the 7 laws. If he still wishes to convert, he may. But it's not pushed on him at all. It sounds like Jesus agreed.
2007-03-12 06:06:08 · answer #2 · answered by Heron By The Sea 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You missed the "and not to any of the cities of the Samaritans" also in the verse.
This was the second of three times that Jesus sent his disciples out to prepare the way from him to travel through different areas preaching. It this case, it was through the region called Judea. If you check a map, you will find the Judea was surrounded on two sides by Gentile cities, one side by the a lake, and the southern side by Samaria. Jesus' instruction simple laid out the limits to which the disciples were to travel on this mission. He knew that this teaching trip would be within the borders of Judea, so why send his disciples outside of that area?
Jesus was not limiting his message or mission from being presented to either group. In fact, several of his trips took him into both Gentile and Samaritan territory, and he ministers to people from both groups.
In this verse, he is simply laying out the geography locations that his disciples were to go on this particular mission.
2007-03-12 06:25:09 · answer #3 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As Judaism hold that one need not be a Jew to attain their portion in the world to come, there is no need for Jews to seek out converts. jesus, to his credit, did not preach to the gentiles. His followers, mainly Paul, did.
2007-03-12 07:03:52 · answer #4 · answered by mzJakes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We as Jews are not in the business of selling or peddling our faith. Those who are interested in Judaism can do so by coming to the synagogue under their own free will. To evangelize and to proselytize is not the way of the Torah. All non-Jews are children of Noah and are guaranteed a place in the world to come. So, what is the point of converting people? In my opinion, instead of spending so much time in trying to convert someone, why don’t you Christians spend more time in studying your bible and trying to fix the world.
2007-03-13 10:54:05 · answer #5 · answered by Teacher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jews do not evangelize. If a Gentile seriously wants to convert that is fine but he doesn't need to.
2007-03-12 06:02:19 · answer #6 · answered by Quantrill 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jews don't talk or care about Jesus. He is not a part at all in any way of the religion.
2007-03-12 06:04:15 · answer #7 · answered by nicejewishguy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sho...my best friend Shell, is Jewish and I suppose I might be called a gentile though who uses that word anymore...we get along great. She has been to my house, I have been to hers. Oh...and we discuss (gasp) our beliefs too.
The Skeptical Christian
Grace and Peace
Peg
2007-03-12 06:03:16 · answer #8 · answered by Dust in the Wind 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is off the question but I LOVE this photo Sho-nuff...makes me smile everytime I see it!
2007-03-12 06:02:02 · answer #9 · answered by Yogini 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think someone else made that up. I've never heard of any Jewish thought pertaining to that.
2007-03-12 06:01:05 · answer #10 · answered by Justsyd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋