I'm a Catholic. I've always learned that with Judaism, the goal is not to convert all of humanity to Judaism; instead, to be righteous, gentiles should adhere to the Seven Laws given by God to Noah.
Is this true? Is there more to it? Thanks!
2007-12-15 17:11:45 · 8 answers · asked by Kevin 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
According to Wikipedia:
The seven laws listed by the Talmud are
1. Prohibition of Idolatry: - There is only one God. You shall not make for yourself an idol.
2. Prohibition of Murder: - You shall not murder.
3. Prohibition of Theft: - You shall not steal.
4. Prohibition of Sexual Promiscuity: - You shall not commit adultery.
5. Prohibition of Blasphemy: - Revere God and do not blaspheme.
6. Prohibition of Cruelty to Animals: - Do not eat the flesh of an animal while it is still alive.
7. Requirement to have just Laws: - You shall set up an effective judiciary to fairly judge observance of the preceding six laws.
2007-12-15 17:16:38 · update #1
Yes, this is true.
2007-12-15 17:13:53 · answer #1 · answered by RIck T 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The Noahide laws are sufficient for you goys.
Here are the seven laws. They're spelled out in the Talmud, not the Tanakh (Old Testament to Christians). The Talmud isn't considered "scripture," but it is important as a clarification device about the Tanakh and other things Jewish.
1. Prohibition of Idolatry: - There is only one God. You shall not make for yourself an idol.
2. Prohibition of Murder: - You shall not murder.
3. Prohibition of Theft: - You shall not steal.
4. Prohibition of Sexual Promiscuity: - You shall not commit
adultery.
5. Prohibition of Blasphemy: - Revere God and do not
blaspheme.
6. Prohibition of Cruelty to Animals: - Do not eat the flesh of an animal while it is still alive.
7. Requirement to have just Laws: - You shall set up an effective judiciary to fairly judge observance of the preceding six laws.
How much easier you have it....haha. Merry Christmas to you!
2007-12-16 01:14:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and only Muslims among the gentiles meet all of the criteria of the Noahide laws today and have for centuries now... =). Christians add Jesus to the Godhead.
In fact through Prophet Mohammad the Almighty showed to the arrogant among the Jews, that he needs but one man born in the darkness of ancient pagan Arabia to bring about the light of Monotheism, and firmly establish the practices of circumcision and kosher eating (that Paul and Peter removed from being practiced due to the fear of the Romans .. see Acts of the Apostles). Everything that the Jewish people had prided upon was established firmly and permanently, without removing the names of the great ones of Israel, which was also firmly embedded in the hearts and minds of the gentile nations.
I hope this makes sense.
2007-12-16 01:20:18 · answer #3 · answered by NQV 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you read the seven laws: also Moses received the TEN commandments. Obey those and you can't go wrong
2007-12-16 01:18:12 · answer #4 · answered by Mike 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could you list those seven laws?
2007-12-16 01:14:22 · answer #5 · answered by Chapter and Verse 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. Our philosophy makes much more sence also. We believe that those whoare good people go to heaven, not those who could have no moral values and everything is better by just asking for forgiveness
2007-12-16 01:15:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Catholics worship idols...this is wrong.
2007-12-16 01:16:18 · answer #7 · answered by ssweeps 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
They would appreciate it if you would stop killing them.
2007-12-16 01:15:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋