I thought that the jews were part of a religion not race. Does this mean that i would not be able to convert to their religion. It's like saying one mexican and an Italian are catholics, so they are both of the same race.
And don't be a smartass and say that we are all part of the "human" race.
2007-03-14 13:35:04 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
jews are a race and a religion,and there is no reason why you can't convert,the religion is jewish or i(if im spelling i right) judiasm. i'm catholic and there are irish,itilan hispanic(meaning mexican and other latin people) dont get them mixed up there is a difference) but the religion you chose if it is true will accept you no matter what you look like,color ,or creed if it is in your heart
2007-03-14 13:44:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
In the Bible, God promises to make a "chosen" people from the seed of Abraham. This group was called "ISRAEL".
These people followed the old testament laws of Moses, as given to him by God. This is called Mosaic law. They also followed the rules of the book of Leviticus (a book in the old testament). These laws are called Levitical laws.
So, Israel had two things going for them:
1. They were descendants of Abraham
2. They followed the laws of the old testament
If you wish to, you could become a "Jew" by studying the religion and following their laws. But, you cant be of the people called "Israel" unless you're a descendant of Abraham.
This is a simplified version of it all. But, to add to your own analogy, you could become a Catholic, but you can't become an Irish Catholic. Unless you happen to be Irish. Happy Saint Patrick's Day! I hope this helps. Ed
2007-03-14 13:53:27 · answer #2 · answered by Edward A 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Jews are one race from the 12 sons of Jacob(Israel).
Jacob was the son of Isaac. The Promised son of Abraham and Sarah.
2007-03-14 16:11:16 · answer #3 · answered by deacon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A very good question. Jews consider themselves a race. And like all races they feel superior to all the other races. Even though they aren't a separate race they do hold the unique distinction of considering themselves better on the notion that God chose them. Jews think they were chosen because they were better when in fact they were chosen because God must have known they would eventually deny the messiah and have him put to death so that his son could provide his ransom sacrifice so that we could all hope to one day live on earth in God's Kingdom, under his sons reign.
2007-03-14 13:48:26 · answer #4 · answered by J.W. 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
your right! Sadly ignorant people say that Jewish people are a race when Judaism is a religion. This might be because Jewish people kind of keep themselves separated, (at least where I live) There is the Jewish Community Center, they all live together in the same neighborhood. They welcome others openly but still the same they remain tight and close!
2007-03-14 14:08:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because Jews ARE a race. They tend to have physical differences just like other races, such as a differently shaped skull(a bit rounder).
2007-03-14 13:57:26 · answer #6 · answered by Dysthymia 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Jews are the descendants of the 12 sons of Jacob, later named Israel by God.
2007-03-14 13:40:12 · answer #7 · answered by wefmeister 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jews are an ethnicity, not a race, as well as a religion.
2007-03-14 13:38:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have that same question! I always get frustrated with someone when I ask what kind of heritage or bloodlines they have and they say Jewish! Does this mean that instead of saying I am Irish I should say that I am Christian?
2007-03-14 13:40:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
because in text books, jewish people are all grouped as "jews" no matter where they are from.
i hate text books. theyre trying to brain wash us ALL...
2007-03-14 13:41:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋