what are the major differences between christianity and judaism?

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Answer 1

Christianity is totally divorced from Judaism theologically
1) The belief that God would physically manifest to produce a child is the opposite of Jewish belief
2) The belief that God is made up of different beings is the opposite of Jewish belief in the single, undivided nature of God.
3) The belief that any being could set itself up in opposition to God (i.e. the devil) is the opposite of Jewish belief in which God is the sole and only authority and author of events in the world
4) The idea of eternal damnation for people who err (Hell), is the opposite of Jewish belief in which God is loving and always forgives.
5) The idea that God would ever cancel his convenant, after explicitly stating it was eternal, and thus turning God into a liar, is the opposite of Jewish belief
6) The idea that God could ever make a mistake (i.e. that the law he gave was too difficult to follow and was thus replaced with the sacrifice of his "son") is the opposite of the Jewish belief that God is perfect and never makes mistakes.
7) The idea that God can make mistakes is also the opposite of the Jewish belief that God is eternal and across all of time (God is, God was, God will be) and thus knows rthe consequences of every action and can thus never makes mistakes or not know the results of something he does.

Answer 2

These are the biggest differences between Judaism and Xianity: Jews believe that one person cannot die for the sins of another person. Jews believe that we do not need a blood sacrifice for the forgiveness of sins. Jews believe that Jesus was not the messiah. Jews believe that God hates human sacrifices. Who died on the cross? Was it Jesus-the-god, or was it Jesus-the-human? If it was Jesus-the-god, Jews don't believe that God can die. If it was Jesus-the-human, then all Christians have in the death of Jesus was a human death, a human sacrifice. Jews believe that God hates the very idea of human sacrifice. Jews believe that one is born into the world with original purity, and not with original sin. Jews do not believe in original sin. Jews believe that God is one and indivisible. Jews do not believe in a trinity. Jews believe in The Satan, but not in a devil. There is a difference between The Satan and the devil. Jews believe that God is God, and humans are humans. God does not become human nor do humans become God.

Answer 3

Rabbi Hillel was asked by a non-Jew if he could teach him the entire Torah while standing on one foot. Hillel answered, "What is hateful to you, do not do unto others. This is the whole Torah; the rest is commentary. Go study it further!"

From "Judaism for Everyone" by Shmuley Boteach:
Christianity is oriented toward the next world, Judaism toward this world. Christianity posits that the purpose of man is to achieve the salvation of his soul and to attain everlasting life in Paradise. Monasticism, asceticism, and celibacy had therefore always been central to Christianity, since any attachment to this world impedes a closer relationship with heaven. Man is bidden to remove himself from day-to-day involvement with the world and concentrate instead on building heaven on earth. Indulgence of the flesh is sinful, and the needs of the soul must always take precedence over those of the body.
Judaism is oriented toward this world and steadfastly promotes the idea that man’s purpose is to perfect the world and bring Godliness into an otherwise un-Godly planet. Celibacy is a sin in Judaism; marriage its ultimate happiness. The purpose of Jewish life is the consecration of physical existence by bringing God down into our world and making Him an active partner in our lives. Jewish festivals are celebrated through merriment, food, and drink. Joy is an essential precondition to closeness with God. In Judaism the purpose of man is to uncover and make manifest for all to see the underlying spiritual character of the world.
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Answer 4

Contrary to popular belief, there are actually MANY differences between Xianity and Judaism--Xians will say the only difference is J*sus because they don't know much about Judaism at all. I'm Jewish, so here is my answer:

Judaism believes that only you can be responsible for your sins. Nobody else can take them on or ask forgiveness on your behalf. Yes, we used to do animal sacrifices SOMETIMES, but most sacrifices were a mix of flour and oil. Still, sacrifice alone cannot atone for sin (and human sacrifice is ABHORRED by G-d). To atone for sins, a person must do teshuva, which includes: 1. recognizing the sin [knowing you did wrong] and feeling remorse for it 2. asking forgiveness of the wrong by the person you wronged (example: if you broke a Jewish law, you apologize to G-d, but if you broke your neighbor's favorite flowerpot, you must apologize to your neighbor for no one else can forgive you) 3. try to right the wrong you did--if you broke the flowerpot, either buy a new one or try to repair the old one sufficiently 4. actively resolve and try not to commit the wrong again--if you broke a law, create a reminder for yourself so that next time the opportunity comes up, you will remember.

Xianity believes to get forgiveness from your sins, you need to ask J*sus because he sacrificed himself for the sins of the world. Judaism thinks that this is crazy.

We do not believe in proselytizing because we believe that nobody has to be Jewish to warrant a place in heaven. A non-Jew has as much right to the World to Come as a Jew does--a Jew just has more rules to follow to get there. We do accept converts (we are NOT a race!!) although it is a hard road because Judaism is a hard life to live. [notice I say life, not religion. Judaism is a way of life, not just a religion.] It takes years of study to convert and the rabbi wants to make sure the convert is sincere because nobody wants to waste at least a year of the rabbi's life (or the convert's life, for that matter). Once you are Jewish you can never be a non-Jew again UNLESS you take on another believe system directly contrary to Judaism's. For example, you can be an atheist but still be Jewish because your believe system does not contradict with Judaism--you do not believe in G-d, but you don't believe in another false god either. But you cannot be a Jewish Xtian because Xtianity is contrary to Judaism. If you are a Jew and suddenly start to believe in Xtianity, you are an apostate and not Jewish unless you repent and come home to Judaism.

Xianity believes that you have to be Xian and accept J*sus as your savior to get into heaven.

(I'm sorry my sentences on Xianity are so short--the Judaism ones just require more explanation, I think)

Of course, Judaism does not believe in the trinity. The belief that G-d can be three gods while still being one doesn't make sense. Xians believe in the trinity.

Oh, and Judaism does not always take the Bible literally. For instance, the creation account. Most of us realize it is not to be taken literally. But in the writings of the prophets, however, they are to be taken literally in most places (unless the scripture says otherwise) because the writings of the prophets are what the prophets actually saw. Xianity does the opposite: takes the creation account literally and the prophets metaphorically (for example, it says that the messiah must re-build the Temple. Obviously, this has not physically happened yet. But Xianity says J*sus rebuilt the Temple in heaven.)

Similarities:
Our golden rules are similar, since J*sus took his "love your neighbor as yourself" from our Rabbi Hillel, who said "that which is hateful to you, do not to your fellow man. That is the law, all else is commentary."

I have more, if you need more.

Answer 5

Well a major difference is Jewish people don't believe in Jesus as the Messiah. The are still awaiting the Messiah. Also, Most Jewish people learn Hebrew to remember their religion. Christians can learn any language and still be Christians. Sorry my only source is wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judaism

Answer 6

The most major difference of all issss..... Christians believe in Jesus Christ (hence the name CHRIST-ians) and Jews do not. Judaism believes in the Old Testament, while Christians have attached the New Testament, which has all of Jesus' stories.

Answer 7

Bosco, if you don't believe in and honour God the Father of the Old Testament then you don't believe in His Son Jesus Christ either.

Answer 8

Christians believe in Jesus and Jews don't --it doesn't mean one is right or wrong or bad or good...just different

Answer 9

Jews are monotheists, Christians are pagans

Answer 10

christianity does not require mutilating boys genitals

christians believe that jesus was the messiah
jews are still waiting for the messiah