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Issues surrounding Islam and Judaism

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David_2010

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I haven't watched it all yet, and, I'm open to being corrected if any Jews here think I'm wrong, but, I'm not really sure about what the guy says at the beginning of the video, like, about how Islam is the one and only religion Judaism accepts, that the mission of the Jews is to spread the worship of the One God, etc. From the things I've read, and Jews I've spoken with, I haven't seen many reject the existence of other religions, like Buddhism, Hinduism, etc, some are interested in pursuing interfaith relations with those, and other, religions, and, also, I always thought Jews don't seek to change peoples religions, that they seem to have a more "you follow your way(s) and I'll follow mine" (I think one of the Prophets said that?).

The guy also seems a bit hostile to Christians (like, when he calls them "idolaters", and says they're going to Hell, from what I've understood, Hell isn't really believed in by all Jews, and even when it is, it's not a permanent place, but, more similar to Purgatory/Limbo).

Anyway, I just wanted to comment on that, it's an interesting video, though, and, if there are any Jews who can correct me, please do :).
 
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Levite

Levite

Higher and Higher
Yeah, what he's saying is not entirely accurate. Judaism has traditionally accepted that Islam, Christianity, and Zoroastrianism are monotheistic, and not idolatrous. Most modern Jewish authorities also include Sikhism, Bahai, and Vaishnavic Hinduism, though the latter with certain reservations.

Also, to the extent that Judaism believes in anything like Heaven, one does not have to be a Jew, or potentially even be a monotheist, to get there. Righteous gentiles are seen as being welcomed into the World To Come, and there has never been universal agreement on whether "righteousness" in gentiles demands monotheistic belief (although, admittedly, it is encouraged). And there has never been any kind of universal Jewish belief in Gehinnom (which is the closest analogue to Hell ever proposed in Judaism, though it is thought to be more like a purgatory), much less any agreement that all Christians, or all anyone else, would be going there.

I didn't have time to watch it all, but it seems like there are some issues he has with Christianity that it would be better for him to leave Jews out of....
 
Sufi

Sufi

Member
Levite said:
Yeah, what he's saying is not entirely accurate. Judaism has traditionally accepted that Islam, Christianity, and Zoroastrianism are monotheistic, and not idolatrous. Most modern Jewish authorities also include Sikhism, Bahai, and Vaishnavic Hinduism, though the latter with certain reservations.

Also, to the extent that Judaism believes in anything like Heaven, one does not have to be a Jew, or potentially even be a monotheist, to get there. Righteous gentiles are seen as being welcomed into the World To Come, and there has never been universal agreement on whether "righteousness" in gentiles demands monotheistic belief (although, admittedly, it is encouraged). And there has never been any kind of universal Jewish belief in Gehinnom (which is the closest analogue to Hell ever proposed in Judaism, though it is thought to be more like a purgatory), much less any agreement that all Christians, or all anyone else, would be going there.

I didn't have time to watch it all, but it seems like there are some issues he has with Christianity that it would be better for him to leave Jews out of....
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Jews seem to be very diverse in their understanding of the Jewish creed certain Jews i met reject the idea of a Olam Ha Ba (Hereafter) i thought most Jews these days especially the Orthodox adhere to the Principles of Jewish creed expounded by Moshe ben Maimon?

I am aware of the fact that the video isn't 100% accurate when it comes to certain Jewish beliefs i think Abdullah Andalusi (the man in the video) tried to show similarities between Judaism and Islam in a more general sense.

A lot of Christian beliefs we abhor to say in the least for example their: ''sonship'' ''first born theory'' ''demi god concept'' ''trinity''. etc
Nontheless i respect Christians and Christianity i personally think that mutual respect and dialogue are very important especially these days.
 
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