Is Judaism same as paganism ?

Question

What is the connection between the two ?

Answer 1

Depends on what branch of Judaism you're talking about. Before I start, someone said Paganism was the lack of a belief. Well, my poor ignorant child the fact that certain people do not believe in what you do doesn't mean they don't believe in anything. In fact, my dear donkey, a Pagan has many deities so they believe in many forces ergo there is a belief.
Now, back to our Q. Some facets of Judaism, especially the most mystical ones like those who use the Kabalah, for instance, may be closer to paganism than orthodox Judaism.

Answer 2

There are many definitions for paganism, but usually the only ones who would call themselves Pagans would be Wiccans or Neopagans, etc. Surely, Jews would not consider themselves to be Pagans, so I would not call them such. Furthermore, Judaism and Christianity do share some common history. Adherants of Judaism would not consider themselves to be Christians, and many Christians do not consider adherants of Judaism to be Christians, either, but that does not necessarily mean that Judaism is a pagan religion. People in Judaism believe in one God, as revealed in the Old Testament and in rabbinic writings, but usually do not accept that Jesus is the Son of God, the promised Savior (Messiah) as Christians do.

Answer 3

Of course not! The people that follow Judaism believe in God and I have tons of evidence to back that up, ever read the bible? On the other hand people that follow paganism do not believe in one God, but many, and the worship of idols.
The difference between Christians and Jews is Christians believe Jesus was God in the flesh on earth, where as Jews consider Jesus to be a great prophet and are still awaiting the coming of the Messiah!

Answer 4

no, Judaism and paganism are 2 different things. Judaism is the oldest known religion and one of the 3 greatest monotheistic religions. these religions believe in one God, which are known by different names, but the same God. Paganism is the worshiping of idol for example, when Moses came down from the mountain and found his people worshiping a golden calf statue. Jesus believed in Judaism.

Answer 5

If Judaism is the same as paganism so would christianity be because the old testament is the forerunner of the new testament...Judaism is a monotheist relgion that presented the one God who is the father of Jesus.

Answer 6

once you're rather knowledgeable approximately faith, then you definately'll understand that Christianity is very plenty a a hybrid faith of Judaism and Paganism. Pagan Rome created Judaeo Christianity and the Roman Catholic Church promotes Judaeo Christianity.

Answer 7

No it isn't. And before asking such a question one should find out what each term means.To the person who said that to Christians Jews are considered pagans you should also learn what that term means.

Answer 8

You have the wrong religion. Try Christianity. Judiasm was (and is) the first religion that advanced the existance of one God that set forth a moral code for those who believe in Him. Paganistic religions had several gods, each involved with a difference aspect of existance, and each with a certain sacrifice to try and convince the god to make things turn out better for the sacrifice offerer.

Answer 9

Not even close. The Jews were the chosen people people of the one true God. The Jews were constantly warned to flee from Idols and false Gods. There are none on Earth like the Jews.

They are the only religion on Earth that doesn't proselytize.

I am a Christian, but hey as it it written. He who Blesses Israel will be Blessed and he who Curses Israel will be Cursed.

As for me and my house , we will serve the Lord.

Answer 10

Christians think that Judaism + Paganism = Hell