Dolce Vita: What are the core differences between Judaism and Christianity ?
Only serious answers only please.
I need core differences of Judaism and Christianity – I need a few of them and I have to explain each thoroughly. I also need core similarities of these two religions.
Please and thank you !
Answers and Views:
Answer by Senior IC: UU Atheist
Christianity thinks the Messiah was Jesus, Judaism says the Messiah cannot be a man.
The jews are still waiting for their messiah which is pretty ironic because even if their messiah does come they will probably crucify him anyway…again.
The christians believe that jesus christ is the messiah.
Answer by josh!!!! (*_*)do your own homework. it’s how you learn.Answer by Noki Slovlaklovich
One thinks Jesus was son of god, the other doesn’t.Answer by Ms Ash JPA
JUDAISM
– 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
– says that all humans are born with ‘original sin’.
JUDAISM
– says that G-d would never allow/enable a ‘virgin birth’
CHRISTIANITY
– says that Mary gave birth, though a virgin
JUDAISM
– says that no man gets a ‘second coming’
CHRISTIANITY
– says that Jesus will have a ‘second coming’
JUDAISM
– 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
– says G-d is one, indivisable, 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
JUDAISM
– has no concept of ‘hell’
CHRISTIANITY
– *some* Christians non believers to ‘hell’
JUDAISM
– has no ‘devil’, the Jewish ‘Satan’ is just an ordinary angel, under G-d’s control
CHRISTIANITY
– 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’
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
JUDAISM
– forbids Jews from trying to convert anyone to Judaism
CHRISTIANITY
– believes in actively ‘witnessing’ and encouraging people to convert to Christianity
JUDAISM
– 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.
https://www.angelfire.com/al/AttardBezzinaLawrenc/JewCathDifference.htm
https://www.ajewwithaview.com
To Ms. Aish and others….
Ms. Aish did an excellent job. I must correct one item.
Judaism does not forbid conversion., it welcomes conversion. During he last 2000 years, Christianity passed laws forbidding Judaism from actively seeking converts. Today, we welcome converts with the willingness to learn.
It is much harder to convert to Judaism than any other religion. Judaism requires several years of study.
Answer by Super Bruin 2Someone mentioned all the points rather well. However, the wording of one of them was a little off. Christians believe it is human nature to be a sinner, but that babies, for example are still pure and free from sin until they grow up and are capable of being tempted by the devil. Still, it is human nature to grow into sin regardless because of the tainted flesh of adam and eve, Also, an important difference is that Christians have actual historical proof of a few biblical places and events. Many people have also witnessed hauntings of demonic spirits in their homes and have uses Catholic priests to rid them through prayer through Jesus Christ. I would like to see Judaism try and explain that. It has happened in our family as well.
Last, Jesus was not a man. He was the spirit of God inside of a man’s body who lived a perfect, sinless life. Christians do not categorize different “Gods”, we just believe God to be residing through Jesus and through the Holy Spirit that is God in itself, He is everywhere. God is more complex than categorizing. I think Jews sometimes get the wrong impression
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