My boyfriend went to a rabbi, a special rabbi who told him basically some advice on his future, and he said that if i wont convert to judaism, he would be facing literally hell. He loves me to death, and claims that this is one thing that i cannot do for him, and i wont convert. But my question is, can these things hapen? can he not be with me because of his fear of the rabbi's "prediction"?
2007-05-28 14:09:56 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Wait...I thought the Jewish faith doesn't believe in hell..
I smell something fishy here.
2007-05-28 14:13:05 · answer #1 · answered by Southpaw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A person claiming to be able to see into the future in any religion is false. I'm not even a Jewish person (Christian) and I am angry that there are rabbis that would make a claim like that. Tell your boyfriend that God alone knows the future. Now as to conversion or hell. I, am a Christian and, as you may know, Christians and Jewish people worship the same God. The main difference is that they do not believe the Messiah (the one sent by God to free Israel and restore it) has come yet while Christians believe that Jesus Christ, the only Son of God came down from Heaven and became flesh, suffered and died a horrible death to break the barrier between God and man. By this loving sacrifice that would replace all the futile sacrifices of the past, sin was conquered and the way to god was opened up for us all. I would ask that you as well as your boyfriend keep in contact (you can e-mail me over yahoo answers) if you have any problems or questions. If your boyfriend is seeking the answer to the intense feeling of loneliness and thirst for truth, than Jesus of Nazareth will fulfill that and more.
God Bless,
Elisha
2007-05-28 14:25:44 · answer #2 · answered by Elisha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of the most stringent prohibitions of Judaism is that against marrying outside the faith. Conversion is possible, but traditionally it is only accepted when done for a sincere reason: a burning desire to be a Jew and live as a Jew. This is not the rabbi's "prediction" but basic Jewish belief.
2007-05-28 23:20:16 · answer #3 · answered by baryisrael 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure why you would not convert (or convert from), but it indicates that your present beliefs are strong enough for you not to consider Judaism. On the other hand, with your boy friend, he appears to have some strong beliefs too and one of those is to marry a "nice Jewish girl". If it is that important to him, you have to accept that. Either convert or cut your losses now and move on.
2007-05-28 14:18:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's the goofiest thing I have ever heard. Your boyfriend will not go to Hell because you aren't Jewish. God loves us all, no matter how different our beleifs about him are. People like your boyfriend's rabbi make God sad that they have been lead astray. He will be fine--the rabbi is a nut!
2007-05-28 14:14:52 · answer #5 · answered by Mary D 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, if he does not want to be with you because of that, he obviously loves his religion more than he loves you. Can you deal with that? I know he loves you a lot, but you may want to find someone who loves you even more if you cannot make this work.
There is only so much you can do here and ultimately the decision to move on or find some sort of compromise is at hand here...
2007-05-28 14:13:45 · answer #6 · answered by J R 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like "too much free time" to me and a lot of "wishy washy crap." Blah,blah,blah, and blah! If both of you really wanted to be with each other...you would. Rabbi or not. So much for the "special rabbi" and his "spiritual words."
2007-05-28 14:20:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If somebody has strongly ingrained religious ideals, they might somewhat have faith that they might't be with somebody in a dating or a marriage with somebody who isn't of their faith. in case you may no longer or won't convert to his ideals, i do no longer see this dating lasting. I desire you the terrific.
2016-10-09 00:53:23 · answer #8 · answered by poore 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, religion wouldn't stop me from being with the one I love but some people are THAT strong in believing in their religion. That really sucks, I'm sorry. That is one reason why I do not believe in organized religion...I am very spiritual and do believe in God but religion...No Way!
2007-05-28 14:14:47 · answer #9 · answered by Isabella's Mommy Expecting #2 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hey. i know exactly what you are going through.im christian and my wife is buddist.her family and mine both said same thing.but we came to a healthy compromise.she stays same and so do i and we let the kids choose for them selves.and we will both try each others beliefs.if their truly is love god will find a way for you to be together.if you are christain at least you believe in the same god,just in different fassions.
2007-05-28 14:15:19 · answer #10 · answered by jameyfcs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋