What are the major differences between judaism and christianity other than Christ?

Answer 1

Judaism is monotheistic, Christianity is pagan except certain sects. Jews believe Satan is an angel and Christians believe Satan is a fallen angel(In Judaism angels can never betray G-d because Angels do not have free will like humans)

Jews don't believe in hell. Christians believe in hell. Jews believe everyone goes to heaven, Christians believe you have to believe in Jesus to go to heave.

Answer 2

The major difference is that Jews focus on action in the present world while Christians focus on belief in the afterworld. Judaism is a religion/peoplehood of mitzvot, or spiritual practices. The way to be a "good person" is to perform as many mitzvot as possible, to teach others how to follow G-d and to work at repairing the problems in the world. It is taught that all who do these things and live a moral life, have a share in the world to come, not just Jews. There is no impetus therefore to encourage people to become Jews (convert), though sincere people who study and understand what obligations they are taking on are welcome to join. Judaism is strictly monotheistic -- G-d is G-d and nothing else is G-d and G-d is one and not formed of parts. Original Jewish practice was structured around a sacrificial cult at the Temple in Jerusalem where various animals were offered as sacrifices on a daily basis. When the Temple was finally destroyed, the religion changed to a prayer-based one with teachers (rabbis) in place of priests. The daily prayers now take the place of sacrifices in worshiping G-d

Christianity is based on belief in the atoning sacrifice of the man/G-d Jesus. People are viewed as basically sinful and in need of saving and the saving happens by believing that Jesus was a part of G-d come to Earth as a man and that his death fixed everything for those who believe. G-d is viewed by most Christians as being one, but made of 3 parts. Since there are so many denominations of Christianity it is hard to make any further generalizations. Some groups such as Roman Catholics are structured like ancient Judaism with priests who conduct daily "bloodless sacrifices" in a Mass, while most Protestant groups are based on the "teaching/praying" model of rabbinic Judaism.

Answer 3

There is less difference between them than many USA folks think; the Lord (not lord) of Genesis-Malachi was the Lord Jesus Christ. Due to an addition to God's word roughly 100 years ago, that may not be as obvious as it should be.

Answer 4

Christians believe that Jesus is the Messiah (the Savior - who can forgive sin) and Jews are still waiting for the Messiah to come.
Jews live under the law - Christians live under grace.

Answer 5

The sacrificial and ceremonial laws that the Jewish people still consider to be valid were fulfilled by Jesus. Also the Jewish people are still living under the old covenant where they seek to be justified in God's sight by keeping the Law. Jesus instituted a new covenant with mankind where we are justified by faith and given God's Holy Spirit who teaches us to live a life that is pleasing to God, who convicts believers when the sin, and who regenerates us spiritually so that we are free from our old sin nature.

Hebrews 8:7 For if that first covenant had been faultless, there would have been no occasion to look for a second. 8 For he finds fault with them when he says: "Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will establish a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah, 9 not like the covenant that I made with their fathers on the day when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt. For they did not continue in my covenant, and so I showed no concern for them, declares the Lord. 10 For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord: I will put my laws into their minds, and write them on their hearts, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. 11 And they shall not teach, each one his neighbor and each one his brother, saying, 'Know the Lord,' for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest. 12 For I will be merciful toward their iniquities, and I will remember their sins no more." 13 In speaking of a new covenant, he makes the first one obsolete. And what is becoming obsolete and growing old is ready to vanish away.

Hebrews 10:11 And every priest stands daily at his service, offering repeatedly the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. 12 But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God, 13 waiting from that time until his enemies should be made a footstool for his feet. 14 For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified.

Romans 13:9 The commandments, "You shall not commit adultery, You shall not murder, You shall not steal, You shall not covet," and any other commandment, are summed up in this word: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." 10 Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.

Colossians 2:13 And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, 14 by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross. 15 He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him. 16 Therefore let no one pass judgment on you in questions of food and drink, or with regard to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath. 17 These are a shadow of the things to come, but the substance belongs to Christ.

Answer 6

many Christian wrongly assume that since we are under grace that many of the old testament laws no longer apply....the Ten Commandments and the dietary laws were never changed, yet so many chose to ignore this....

Answer 7

The New Testament has a lot to do with it. [That's the book Christians read that Jews don't]

Answer 8

In the vast majority of cases, one must have a serious education to become a rabbi.

Answer 9

False and superseded teachings embedded in the Bible

Jesus upgrades the Old Testament teachings

In most all cases when asked as to their specific objections to religion, critics and non-believers cite false, obsolete and superseded teachings found in the Holy Scriptures of all the religions. They fail to realize that all instruction, specially divine instruction, is progressive -- beginning from the simple basic and graduating to the more complex and advanced.

So did Jesus refute most all of the objectionable Old Testament teachings. Just to mention a few to give everyone a clearer idea, but there are many:

1. In place of the tribal god Jehovah, the angry and jealous god of the Hebrews, Jesus revealed the One God of love, justice and mercy Who loves all His children, assuring us that there is a valid spiritual reason for everything that happens to everyone.

2. Instead of separation, isolation and the elimination of all enemies, inferior races and rival tribes, he taught that all men are brothers. We should all learn to love one another and live in harmony.

2. An eye for eye was replaced by Forgive, Turn your other cheek and Love your enemies. This while assuring everyone that God's exacting divine justice will be meted out to everyone.

3. Animal and human sacrifices are discouraged in favor of the living practice of love, mercy, kindness and service to our fellowmen. Even though this is still widely believed and taught by his misguided followers, Jesus should not be regarded as a human sacrifice who died as a ransom for our sins. Instead, everyone of us will have to live as he lived, following his example as best we can.

4. He simplified the 10 Commandments and converted them into just 2 -- Love God and love your neighbor as yourself, affording us more leeway in recognition of our higher stage of development from that of the ancient Hebrews.

5. Many of the over 600 Mosaic Laws were revealed as worthless and useless traditions that even ran contrary to the true laws of God. The prohibitions against eating non-kosher foods and the detailed procedures for washing pots, pans, and other worldly rules and practices, etc. -- all man-made laws. God's laws relate to Spirit and are not so much concerned with material and physical considerations.

6. He clarified the many integral parts of love. Do not judge or criticize. Forgive. We should mind our own business -- the speck in our brother's eye -- and not interfere with someone else's. Practice tolerance and non-violence. Serve rather than seek to be served -- the greatest of all is the servant of all. Do unto others as you would want others to do unto you.

7. He also provided us with clearer insights regarding the things of heaven and the goings on there. He enjoins us to study and prepare for the True Life that comes after earth life. Our fate depends on us, entirely -- what we think and do. And our enjoyment of everything in life is based on merit.

8. Before he left us, he told us that God would send the Holy Spirits in his name to guide us to "all truth." He promised that he will return, reincarnate, to teach us more, those that he wasn't able to tell us before, even the mysteries kept hidden since the foundation of the world. He will speak no longer in parables, but he will teach us plainly. And to those who have kept faith with him, his promises are being fulfilled even now.

Answer 10

christians believe in Hell.

jews have 613 commandments to follow



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