What should I do in regards to my religious affiliation?

[JustGeorge]

I find the social theology in Reform Judaism appealing and the theology in general appealing. The main thing I like about the Seventh Day Adventist church is the following of the Sabbath mostly.

I know for sure I'm quite a long bit away from both Catholic theology and Islamic theology as well.

What stops you from committing to Reform Judaism?

 

[Swede01]

What stops you from committing to Reform Judaism?

Mainly circumsision due to the medical risks only.

 

[JustGeorge]

Mainly circumsision due to the medical risks only.

If that's a major concern, I imagine its something you could address with medical professionals.

 

[Swede01]

If that's a major concern, I imagine its something you could address with medical professionals.

And another thing is that I am a bit uncertain in general for these kinds of things. I rarely discuss religion at all but read sometimes and thus I know I feel theologically closer to Reform Judaism and Seventh Day Adventism.

 

[JustGeorge]

And another thing is that I am a bit uncertain in general for these kinds of things. I rarely discuss religion at all but read sometimes and thus I know I feel theologically closer to Reform Judaism and Seventh Day Adventism.

Perhaps discussing religion with either Reform Jews or Seventh Day Adventists would be the next step, then.

 

[Spice]

And another thing is that I am a bit uncertain in general for these kinds of things. I rarely discuss religion at all but read sometimes and thus I know I feel theologically closer to Reform Judaism and Seventh Day Adventism.

Perhaps you should continue exploring:
What are the rules for Reform Jews?

Reform Judaism does not require male circumcision. Reform Jews affirm interfaith marriages. Reform Jews may work on Shabbat but do often attend religious services. Reform Jews do not follow the dietary laws of Judaism as Orthodox and Ultra-Orthodox Jews do.


https://study.com › academy › lesson

Reform Judaism | Definition, Movement & Beliefs - Study.com
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How is Seventh-day Adventist different from Christianity?


Seventh-day Adventists differ in only four areas of beliefs from the mainstream Trinitarian Christian denominations. These are the Sabbath day, the doctrine of the heavenly sanctuary, the status of the writings of Ellen White, and their doctrine of the second coming and millennium.Jul 30, 2009

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Religions - Christianity: Seventh-day Adventists - BBC​

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[Jimmy]

I firmly oppose Catholic theology and Islamic theology and I am a member of the Church of Sweden but not active and I do not find Jesus as a g-d-like figure either although he did some good things. Based of previous studies I find myself the closest to Reform Judaism and the Seventh Day Adventist Church and Jeffersonian Christianity as I am a bit unclear about the existence of G-d right now but I am also open to believing as well.

My advice would be to meditate on questions like how did we get here and where are we going. Then when you get those answers pick which religion is the closest to what you found out or you can walk your own path with those answers as the foundation.

 

[Swede01]

Perhaps you should continue exploring:
What are the rules for Reform Jews?

Reform Judaism does not require male circumcision. Reform Jews affirm interfaith marriages. Reform Jews may work on Shabbat but do often attend religious services. Reform Jews do not follow the dietary laws of Judaism as Orthodox and Ultra-Orthodox Jews do.


https://study.com › academy › lesson

Reform Judaism | Definition, Movement & Beliefs - Study.com​

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How is Seventh-day Adventist different from Christianity?​

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Seventh-day Adventists differ in only four areas of beliefs from the mainstream Trinitarian Christian denominations. These are the Sabbath day, the doctrine of the heavenly sanctuary, the status of the writings of Ellen White, and their doctrine of the second coming and millennium.Jul 30, 2009​

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BBC - Home › christianity​

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Religions - Christianity: Seventh-day Adventists - BBC​

I know they do not require it but in order to be recognized as a "real jew" you need to in the closest synagogue to me as a convert. I am also yeah quite close to Seventh Day Adv as well.


I am the closest to Reform Judaism.

 

[Spice]

I know they do not require it but in order to be recognized as a "real jew" you need to in the closest synagogue to me as a convert. I am also yeah quite close to Seventh Day Adv as well.


I am the closest to Reform Judaism.

There are some very deep divides between the two religions you are contemplating. Just one will define your choice, so if it is the religious belief that you are interested in, that one point is all you need to make a decision on.

Was Jesus, literally, God incarnate, who lived, suffered, died, and arose again to pay for humankind's sins? Yes or No.

If it's a social community you are interested in, then you need to determine which offers the best fit, but I must warn you, neither will accept you for conversion without the "belief conviction." Yes or No.

Good luck!

 

[Swede01]

There are some very deep divides between the two religions you are contemplating. Just one will define your choice, so if it is the religious belief that you are interested in, that one point is all you need to make a decision on.

Was Jesus, literally, God incarnate, who lived, suffered, died, and arose again to pay for humankind's sins? Yes or No.

If it's a social community you are interested in, then you need to determine which offers the best fit, but I must warn you, neither will accept you for conversion without the "belief conviction." Yes or No.

Good luck!

I know and I am also far more progressive on LGBT+ and abortion than the Seventh Day Adventists so I lean more to Reform Judaism closer.

I do not believe Jesus was that.

I know that.

 

[Swede01]

I know and I am also far more progressive on LGBT+ and abortion than the Seventh Day Adventists so I lean more to Reform Judaism closer.

I do not believe Jesus was that.

I know that.

Is it like normal to not be 100% certain in about things like this? I was raised like an atheist and was like a "Reddit-atheist" like 8-9 years ago.

 

[Swede01]

Is it like normal to not be 100% certain in about things like this? I was raised like an atheist and was like a "Reddit-atheist" like 8-9 years ago.

With that being said I feel close to reform Judaism theologically and do what I talked about before.

 

[Valjean]

Yes but I wanna commit and it's super complex to convert to reform judaism or Seventh Day Adventist (I am closer to reform judaism)

Is it normal to like think of these things?

Why do you want to commit? This seems like some kind of neurosis. What disaster would befall you if you just ignored the whole controversy?

 

[Swede01]

Why do you want to commit? This seems like some kind of neurosis. What disaster would befall you if you just ignored the whole controversy?

No it's not some kind of neurotic in any share or form. I am completely fine.

I have also thought of converting to reform judaism before as well due to theological reasons like 5-6 years ago.

 

[Valjean]

No it's not some kind of neurotisk in any share or form. I am completely fine.

I have also thought of converting to reform judaism before as well due to theological reasons like 5-6 years ago.

Are you thinking of religion as a sort of psychotherapeutic modality, or comforting myth? The only problem I'd have with these is the fact that religion, in particular, usually claims to represent some ontologic reality, almost always with scant objective supporting evidence.

 

[Swede01]

Are you thinking of religion as a sort of psychotherapeutic modality, or comforting myth? The only problem I'd have with these is the fact that religion, in particular, usually claims to represent some ontologic reality, almost always with scant objective supporting evidence.

I know what I am getting myself into. That's kind of a weird question as I like the theology.

 

[I Am Hugh]

I know what I am getting myself into. That's kind of a weird question as I like the theology.

Why do you think it necessary for you to integrate or identify with one specific or even several different theological perspectives?

 

[Swede01]

Why do you think it necessary for you to integrate or identify with one specific or even several different theological perspectives?

I said that I am just curious and idk what exactly to do with me being close to Reform Judaism and somewhat with Seventh Day Adventism.

 

[Swede01]

But I feel theologically close to reform Judaism on some aspects

 

[Swede01]

Bc like I feel close to Reform Judaism but idk If I should convert or wait for a bit and not stress about it