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If Judaism was the first religion, then explain to me why Zorostrianism is an older monotheism?

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:33:23 +0000

I heard someone claim Judaism was the first religion, that is grossly inaccurate on many levels. Zorostrianism isnt even the first religion.

1) Zoroastianism is dualistic NOT monotheistic
2) Zoroastianism originated around 600 to 800 BCE judaism around 1300-1500 BCE. So, in other words Judaism is between 500 and a 1000 years OLDER than Zoroastianism, not the other way around!

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admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:38:45 +0000

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Messianic Judaism

admin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 06:40:43 +0000

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Any good suggestions for books on the basics of Judaism especially relating to conversion to Judaism ?

admin — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:00:28 +0000

I am looking to learn more about Judaism but I find on the internet there is just so much and I am looking for a book that focuses on the main most important parts of judaism. This could be a basic book but one also involving conversion because I am looking to find out more to potentially convert.

Becoming a Jew by Lamm
To Be A Jew by Donin
This Is My God by Wouk

are a three books any Orthodox rabbi will require.

Honestly though, converts are treated like crap in jewish social circles.

Judaism,Christianity or Islam by Sheikh Ahmed Deedat (2/12)

admin — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 21:45:36 +0000

judaism,Christianity or Islam by Sheikh Ahmed Deedat

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What’s the difference between judaism and christianity?

admin — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 09:46:56 +0000

I know the super basic things like Hanukkah and that they have bar-mitzvahs and stuff but could somebody go a little bit further? I’m Catholic, so I know what most christians believe but is it very similar to Judaism? Just wondering.

answer: actually Christian beliefs are very different than Jewish beliefs.

JUDAISM/ISLAM
- says that no human can ever die for the sins of others
CHRISTIANITY
- says that Jesus died for the sins of mankind

JUDAISM
- says that all humans are born pure, and innocent
CHRISTIANITY
- some say that all humans are born with ‘original sin’.

JUDAISM
- says that G-d would never allow/enable a ‘virgin birth’
CHRISTIANITY/ISLAM
- says that Mary gave birth, though a virgin

JUDAISM
- says that no man gets a ’second coming’
CHRISTIANITY/ISLAM
- says that Jesus will have a ’second coming’

JUDAISM/ISLAM
- says that every human should speak directly to G-d
CHRISTIANITY
- Jesus claims in the ‘new testament’ that the ‘only way’ to G-d is via him

JUDAISM/ISLAM
- says G-d is one, indivisible, cannot be separated into three aspects/incarnations
CHRISTIANITY
- some sects speaks of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit

JUDAISM
- says that we are ALL equally G-d’s children
CHRISTIANITY
- says that Jesus was ‘god’s son’ above all others
ISLAM
- prophets are perfect and have never sinned

JUDAISM
- has no concept of ‘hell’
CHRISTIANITY
- *some* Christians believe non-believers go to ‘hell’
ISLAM
- most Jews and Christians and all non-Jews/non-Christians go to hell

JUDAISM
- has no ‘devil’, the jewish ‘Satan’ is just an ordinary angel, under G-d’s control
CHRISTIANITY/ISLAM
- describes ‘Satan’ as a devil and ‘fallen’ angel

judaism
- the ‘messiah’ will be a normal, mortal man who must fulfill all the Jewish messianic prophecies in one normal, mortal lifetime
CHRISTIANITY
- Jesus was the ‘messiah’ and will fulfill the prophecies when he ‘returns’
ISLAM
- believes Jesus was special but not a son of G-d and less a prophet than Mohammad

JUDAISM
- says that the righteous of ALL faiths will reach ‘gan eden’ or ‘garden of eden’.
CHRISTIANITY
- some Christians insist that only those who ‘know Christ’ can reach heaven
ISLAM
- some Jews and Christians will reach Paradise, Muslims reach paradise and have it better than Jews and Christians

JUDAISM
- forbids Jews from trying to convert anyone to Judaism
CHRISTIANITY
- believes in actively ‘witnessing’ and encouraging people to convert to Christianity
ISLAM
- all must convert to Islam or pay a fine to remain Christian or Jewish and live as 2nd class citizens (all others must convert or die)

JUDAISM
- The Torah remains unchanged
CHRISTIANITY
- differences from the original Torah
ISLAM
-claims the Torah and Christian bible were corrupted (with no proof)

JUDAISM/ISLAM
- no concept of original sin
CHRISTIANITY
- some sects of Christianity believe in “original sin” to justify the need for a savior. Others believe that humankind cannot keep from sinning and requires a savior to cleanse them.

Thanks Paperback for the majority of this with some tweaking by Qua Patet Orbis and Myself.

Judaism,Christianity or Islam by Sheikh Ahmed Deedat (1/12)

admin — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:46:34 +0000

judaism,Christianity or Islam by Sheikh Ahmed Deedat

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Judaism, Christianity or Islam: Which is the True Legacy of Abraham? ( Q & A and Conclusions – 5 of 5 )

admin — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 00:55:36 +0000

Which is the True Legacy of Abraham – Islam, Judaism or Christianity?

Jews, Christians and Muslims agree, Abraham, the friend of God, is an example of pure and unconditional righteousness and faith.

The love that Abraham displayed towards God is clearly seen in Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his only beloved son.

Representing the Muslim perspective was Shabir Ally: Shabir Ally has earned a B.A. in Religious Studies from Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ontario, with a specialization in Biblical Literature, and an M.A. in Religious Studies from the University of Toronto with a specialization in Quranic Exegesis.

He is now in his third year of Ph.D studies in Quranic Exegesis at the University of Toronto.

Shabir is the president of the Islamic Information & Dawah Centre International in Toronto where he functions as Imam.

He travels internationally to represent Islam in public lectures and interfaith dialogues.

He explains Islam on a weekly television program called “Let the Quran Speak.

Representing the Christian side was Dr. Douglas Jacoby: Dr. Jacoby is a leading teacher, and theologian.

He has earned a Bachelor of Arts in history from Drew University.

He also received a Master theological studies in New Testament History from the Harvard Divinity School and Doctor of Ministry from Drew University in New Jersey.

He is the Director of the Athens Institute of Ministry, Atlanta, Gerogia USA.

He’s been on staff of several churches around the world, both evangelist and teacher.

He’s spoken and taught in more than 125 cities around the world.

Representing the jewish side was Rabbi Shmuley Boteach: Rabbi Shmuley is a world famous TV host, scholar, debater and author.

He is host of the daily national radio program, “The Rabbi Shmuley Show” on Oprah & Friends, XM Satellite Radio, and host of the award-winning national TV show, Shalom in the Home on TLC.

He is also the international best-selling author of 20 books, including his most recent work, “The Broken American Male: And How to Fix Him”.

His recent works, “Parenting With Fire” and “Ten Conversations You Need to Have With Your Children” were both launched on Oprah’s TV show.

The Topic of Debate: judaism, Christianity or Islam: Which is the True Legacy of Abraham?

Shabir Ally (www.ShabirAlly.com)

vs.

Dr. Douglas Jacoby (www.douglasjacoby.com)

vs.

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach (www.Shmuley.com)

(the Hammerschmidt Chapel at Elmhurst College in Elmhurst, Illinois, USA 7th June 2008)

For further information on upcoming or previous debates click here

http://shabirally.com/debates.asp

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Rabbi Capers Funnye on Global Judaism

admin — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 22:25:19 +0000

On October 4, 2009, Rabbi Capers Funnye, associate director of Be’chol Lashon, spoke at a Sukkot gathering at the Osher Marin JCC in San Rafael, CA. He talked about his path to judaism and his work with emerging jewish communities in Africa.

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RE:Proof that judaism is the only true religion

admin — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:14:25 +0000

Jewish views of non-jewish Peoples and Religions:

http://www.jewfaq.org/gentiles.htm

The point that Michael brought up about the “error” in the Quran-Refuted:

http://www.islamic-awareness.org/Quran/Contrad/External/haman.html

Possible Errors found in the Torah/Hebrew Bible:

http://www.answering-christianity.com/bibles_unfulfilled_prophecies.htm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fw3do0TLv6o

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