Is Christianity more demanding on its followers than Judaism?

Question

Make specific references to the books of the bible (new testament and old testament) you are using to create your argument and please identify each passage you use by book chapter and versus.

Dont follow what modern churches or specific parts of say christianity (catholics, methodists, etc.)do, only go by the bible, old testament for jewish... new testament and how the old testament is incorporated for christians...

Answer 1

The best most religious worshippers of God has to be the Muslims - their whole religion is about devoting their lives to the worship of God and they pray five times a day - every day!!! Not just Sundays and when they want something!!!

Jews and virtually all the pseudo Christian sects like the Mormons, Sociologists and others are far more religious, prayerful and penitent than the main Christian groups who tend to spend more time being holier than thou and sanctimonious.

Luckily there are still some good Christians still out there but they do not wish to be linked to the people who call themselves Christian on here and then defile God's love, inclusiveness and forgiveness.

Answer 2

I think it depends a lot on the specific subset you're talking about. Orthodox Jewish synagogues are more demanding than liberal Christian churches, and strict Christian groups are more demanding than Reform Judaism. Since both Jews and Christians hold the Old Testament/Hebrew Scripture in high regard, I think it's hard to generalize from the Bible alone.

Answer 3

Are you serious? The Mosaic Law placed hundreds of tasks and responsibilities upon the Jewish people. Christianity is simple and straightforward. Love God, love your neighbor, and live a moral life.

Incidentally, there is no such thing as going "only by the Bible". If you don't go by what the Church teaches (which seems pretty risky, given that the Bible identifies the Church as "the pillar and foundation of truth") then you go by your own personal interpretations of the Bible, which makes you, not the Bible, the final authority.

Answer 4

Far more...

Judaism demands it's adherents follow a list of rules (The Old Testament).

Christianity has similar rules AND requires that "good" Christians actively impose their beliefs on others.


http://www.skepticsannotatedbible.com/

Answer 5

I am no expert, but there are 613 Jewish laws, with secondary laws on top fo that. This far surpasses anything Christian.

Answer 6

I know nothing about Judaism, so I cannot answer your question....But also, it is not real easy to be a Christian at times...especially on here...peace

Answer 7

I really do not think so, esp in the US..