Do you think people who practice Judaism should convert to Catholicism? If so, please state your reason.
2007-09-11 13:52:31 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Well I was raised Catholic so I hope that I can answer. I never felt that anyone else should convert to my religion. My grandmother (also Catholic) married a Jewish man after my grandfather died, so I assume she felt the same way. They both followed their own faith.
2007-09-11 13:57:06 · answer #1 · answered by Pangloss (Ancora Imparo) AFA 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Certainly.
Catholics are not subject to the curse of the law, but operate under the grace and mercy of Christ.
Unconverted Jews are stuck with an outdated covenant that was temporary and never had the power to save, in the first place.
Catholicism also constitutes the eternal fulfillment of Judaism, just as Jesus Christ became the personal and eternal fulfillment of the Jewish Passover.
2007-09-11 23:27:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Catholics believe that the Jews have a special and ongoing relationship with God, and that they are our elder brothers in faith.
As to whether a Jew should convert, I cannot tell individuals of any faith what they should do. I believe that God calls and helps, and my only role in anyone converting as a Catholic is to be available for people to talk to about it, when and if they feel drawn to the Catholic church.
Catholics are called to promote their faith "both by the examples of their own lives and by cooperation with other men of good will." (Gaudium et Spes, Vatican II) That doesn't mean going out and talking people into converting, for that can be like scattering seeds on shallow soil. It means being a living witness for the faith; acting in the spirit of Christ is to be Christ in the world - and only through Christ in the world are men and women of any religion drawn TO Christ.
2007-09-11 21:04:03 · answer #3 · answered by evolver 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do believe that they should. I say this because of the Priesthood and the Eucharist are a sign of the eternal priesthood of Melchizadek and the eternal Covenant. I believe that they are invited in a special way to the Covenant, in the Word according to Isaiah, which promises them the everlasting Covenant and that God would send His Son, the Messiah in the last days. Jesus loves them because they are His Brothers, even by lineage through Mary. If they want to think about the Covenant they should think about Mary, Queen of Heaven, a fulfilled promise of God to them.
Nothing harmful shall remain on God's Holy Mountain... they will be my people and I will be their God.
2007-09-11 21:16:13 · answer #4 · answered by QueryJ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a Catholic, I believe that the Church was established by God. I wish for all people to come Home. I wouldn't want anyone forced into it however.
The Jews are like our older brothers, we'll find out someday who is correct.
2007-09-11 21:09:19 · answer #5 · answered by SigGirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Whereas I think Christianity is the natural outcome of Judaism, I think folks should believe what they want to believe. Do you think they should convert?
2007-09-11 20:57:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I wouldn't force anyone, but I hope, If God wills it, that all people come to the fullness of truth and means of salvation, which the Roman Catholic Church is given by Christ through the Holy Spirit. This world is in God's hands, I know that he gives everyone enough and what they need in life to do his will. God bless.
2007-09-11 20:57:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Jesus came first to the Jews. It is clear that God desires to be in full relationship with His Chosen People, so why not?
2007-09-11 21:16:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they believe that Catholic Christianity is true and the fulfillment of Judaism,Yes
if not,no
2007-09-11 20:57:24 · answer #9 · answered by James O 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I don't think anyone should convert to Catholicism.
2007-09-11 20:57:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋