Why is Christianity so different from Judaism if Christianity is founded upon Judaism?

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For example: (besides the obvious that Jews don't believe Jesus is the Messiah)

1. Christianity doesn't have the oral tradition. Judaism does.
2. In Judaism, angels do not have free will. Therefore, Satan is an agent of God who is testing mankind's faith. In Christianity, Satan in a fallen angel.
3. In Judaism, if the soul doesn't finish what it's meant to do on Earth, then it will, in a sense, be reincarnated. In Christianity, you only live once.
4. In Judaism, humankind is not born with original sin. In Christianity, humans are born with original sin.
5. In Judaism, after one dies, one has to atone for all his/her sins for a period not more than 12 months before either being reborn or going to the Spiritual realm.
6. In Judaism there isn't a Hell and Heaven. In Christianity, there is a Hell and a Heaven.

And I'm sure there are many more differences that I'm not aware of. Anyway, I thought Christianity had Judaic roots... so why is it so incredibly different?

Thanks in advance!

Earth Angel's Comment: Judaism doesn't believe in reincarnation, so I don't know where you get that.
My answer: My Jewish friend told me that if your soul doesn't complete what it is supposed to complete during your lifetime, your soul goes back until you do complete it. "Gilgul" is common iin Orthodox Judaism, Hasidic Judaism, and among the Ashkenazi Jews.

Earth Angel's question: If Judaism denies original sin, then what do they call the fall of Adam and Eve, that "original" rebellion, disobedience, whatever?
My answer: I have no idea. I'm not Jewish. But maybe there was something lost in translation when translating from the original Hebrew text to the translation we have today? Honestly, I don't know. Good question though.

Maybe someone could clarify this for me too?

Dianne A commented that "A lot of the beliefs you labelled as 'Christian' are NOT universally accepted among Christians."

I was raised Catholic (but am slowly learning that I'm not Catholic). Just out of curiousity, the beliefs that I labelled as 'Christian' that are NOT universally accepted among Christians are which denominations? And what do those other denominations believe about it?

L'Chaim commented: "We have the death penalty in the U.S., but not all murderers are sentenced to death. How would the courts make that determination without an "oral law."'

Crimes punishable by death in the United States depends on each individual State, and not all states have the death penalty.

L'Chaim commented: In Judaism, satan is God's prosecuting attorney.

Haha. I like the way you stated that.

L'Chaim commented: "In Christianity no one atones for their own sins -- hence no accountability or self-responsibility."

Not true. Christians do not have a license to sin. See 2 Cor 7:10, Hebrews 12:5, Romans 3:31, Romans 12:19, 1 Thessolonians 4:6, Ephesians 2:8-9, Titus 3:5; Also being Christian doesn't necessarily reserve you a spot in Heaven. Read the Book of Matthew in the NT (notice how it relates to the 10 Commandments).

Actually, my last comment at the very end where accepting Jesus doesn't necessarily reserve you a spot in Heaven, isn't completely right. I apologize. Please see this site: http://www.gotquestions.org/license-sin.html

Answer 1

Christianity = New Testament
Judaism = Old Testament

Answer 2

Of the major world religions, Christianity and Judaism are likely the most similar. Christianity and Judaism both believe in one God who is almighty, omniscient, omnipresent, eternal, and infinite. Both religions believe in a God who is holy, righteous, and just - while at the same time loving, forgiving, and merciful. Christianity and Judaism share the Hebrew Scriptures (the Old Testament) as the authoritative Word of God, although Christianity includes the New Testament as well. Both Christianity and Judaism believe in the existence of Heaven, the eternal dwelling place of the righteous, and Hell, the eternal dwelling place of the wicked. Christianity and Judaism have basically the same ethical code, commonly known today as Judeo-Christian. Both Judaism and Christianity teach that God has a special plan for the nation of Israel and the Jewish people.

The all-important difference between Christianity and Judaism is the Person of Jesus Christ. Christianity teaches that Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecies of a coming Messiah / Savior (Isaiah 7:14; 9:6-7; Micah 5:2). Judaism often recognizes Jesus as a good teacher, and perhaps even a prophet of God. Judaism does not believe that Jesus was the Messiah. Taking it a step further, Christianity teaches that Jesus was God in the flesh (John 1:1,14; Hebrews 1:8). Christianity teaches that God became a human being in the Person of Jesus Christ so He could lay down His life to pay the price for our sins (Romans 5:8; 2 Corinthians 5:21). Judaism strongly denies that Jesus was God or that such a sacrifice was necessary.

Answer 3

1. Judaism is based on the law. Without the oral tradition (Talmud) there is no interpretation of the law. That is why Christians always quote "an eye for an eye" as if it is deplorable. Yet they have no knowledge of the Talmud and how that law is interpreted. We have the death penalty in the U.S., but not all murderers are sentenced to death. How would the courts make that determination without an "oral law."

2. In Christianity, the devil is a 4th god -- he seems to have equal power with god. In Judaism, satan is God's prosecuting attorney.

5. In Christianity no one atones for their own sins -- hence no accountability or self-responsibility.

6. The goal of Christianity is peace of mind. The goal of Judaism is peace on earth for all mankind.

It is incredibly different because Paul could not find converts willing to be circumcized and to follow God's 613 commandments. The Romans found Christianity very attractive because it incorporated many of their beliefs and required no self-responsibility.
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Answer 4

Oral is not necessarily divine. God wrote the ten commandments with his own finger. Prophets wrote thier prophecies, and the book of the Bible is a written jewel. Oral stories are not trustworthy nor should they be regarded as Scripture.

In Christianity Angels are the same angels as you have. Satan is a fallen angel who "fell" when angels had frewill. They no longer do, and Satan is God's Satan. He will be sent to hell eventually.

Judaism doesn't believe in reincarnation, so I don't know where you get that. Christianity is judaism realized. What was shadow has become reality since the coming of messiah. Jews then as now either received him or crucified him. It's the same with everyone.

If Judaism denies original sin, then what do they call the fall of Adam and Eve, that "original" rebellion, disobedience, whatever?

In Christianity, one does not have to atone for himself because that is God's job, and his messiah has done just that. Human being cannot atone for themselves, and that is why the whole old testament animal sacrifice system was implemented. Read the New Testament book of Hebrews for more on that.

In ancient Judaism there were pharisess and saducees. The pharisees were what Jesus was most like. They became the rabbis of later years. They believed in the resurrection which is where heaven fits in. The Saducees, the other group, were sad-U-see, because they didn't believe in resurrection or an afterlife. Interesting how so many Jews expect Hitler to be punished by God, yet deny a place of punishment. Christianity is clear about this issue because the messiah was not just a man, but God incarnate, and he cleared up the issue once for all.

Christianity does have jewish roots, but modern judaism is about as far from ancient hebrew religion as you can get. Jesus was a jew, born in bethlehem, circumcised on the 8th day, and taught the torah. He fulfilled it in fact, and he was the jewish messiah. Judaism is whatever it is from that point on, and it is now called Christianity.

Answer 5

The reason is because Christianity is a mixture of Jewish traditions with Greek theology.

7. Christianity believes you must be saved though Jesus to get salvation; Judaism teaches that all non-Jews are required to to is believe in G-d and live good lives.

8. Christianity teaches of a Trinity based monotheism; Judaism teaches an absolute monotheism.

But those are just two your other six points show how educated you are on the subject.

Answer 6

The two faiths have been diverging for 2000 years. Also, it's not as though all Jews or all Christians are in lockstep agreement over all the issues you brought up. A lot of the beliefs you labelled as 'Christian' are NOT universally accepted among Christians. Christian has come to be a very loose term to describe anyone who accepts the teachings of Jesus Christ. That's where the definition ends, and the sects pick up...

Answer 7

It doesn't,really. I've never thought of it as a Jewish-derived religion. I think it owes more to Zoroastrianism. However,a strong jewish element comes in with the hebrew bible or tanahk,what is also called the Olde testament - almost all of which contradicts the Gospel,meaning the teachings of Christ. Christ was kind of like Ghandi,in a way. Moses & the Patriarchs are like Darth Vader and his minions. Try reading the book of Samuel,you''ll see what I mean. What to speak of Yahwah. Not exactly in tune with Christ's message there at all - particularly given the supposed relationship.

Answer 8

In pre-christ times, there was a lot of debate over certain issues, but Christ came and taught and clarified things. For example, the Pharisees and the Sadducees disagreed whether or not there was an after-life but Christ came along and said, yes there is. Many of the differences mentioned come from the oral tradition in Judaism, not the Torah. If they came from the Torah, there would be less discord.

Answer 9

Actually, christianity was made up by paul (who may or may not have existed). Christianity used the Jewish scripture to make it seem as if Jesus Christ was the messiah for everyone.

So, it is very very loosely based on Judaism. It's mostly based on an amalgamation of other godmen and common sense teachings.

Answer 10

Thanks for the information on Judaism. Being Christian I have often wondered what the difference was other than not believing Jesus as God the son and savior.
I have felt that I would not be welcomed in a temple and of course I would not know the customs of the service, so I have not gone to temple.

Answer 11

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