Christianity Doesn't Make Sense: Should I Convert

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Sir I am from Bangladesh an fellowing Christianity. But I got a worse things in christianity that thou they are claiming that they are worshiping God of Abraham but no, they not worshiping God but Jesus like pagan. I want to worship true God. So i want to convert to Jewish faith. Would you please help me?

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Shalom!

Thank you for your question.

While I cannot comment on Christianity, I will share some thoughts with you on a non-Jews relationship with God and the Old Testament

Judaism was the first religion to teach the idea of monotheism.

Monotheism is the belief in the existence of only one God, as opposed to polytheism, which acknowledges multiple gods. In Judaism, this one God is often referred to as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. He is also known as the God of Israel.

The concept of monotheism in Judaism is the most fundamental principle of our religion. It is the core of the entire Torah. One such passage in the Torah, which is recited multiple times a day is known as the “Shema.” It can be found in Deuteronomy 6:4 and it says, "Hear, O Israel: The Lord is our God, the Lord is one." This declaration encapsulates the monotheistic essence of Judaism.

It is the idea of monotheism that sets Judaism apart from many of the surrounding ancient Near Eastern religions, which were often polytheistic or henotheistic (acknowledging the existence of multiple gods but worshiping one as supreme). Judaism's insistence on the Oneness of God was revolutionary.

Monotheism in Judaism also carries important theological implications. It emphasizes the unity and transcendence of God, who is seen as the creator and sustainer of the universe, as well as the source of moral law and divine providence. This belief in one all-powerful and all-knowing God forms the basis of Jewish ethics, which are derived from the divine commandments found in the Torah.

Judaism believes that God loves all mankind. One does not need to convert and become Jewish to go to heaven. All that God wants from the Non-Jewish world is that they observe 7 precepts, or commandments. They are known as the “Noahide Laws.” They are called “Noahide Laws” because the requirement to observe these seven laws was given Noah, a righteous non-Jew (yes, the fellow from the story with the flood).

The 7 laws are:

1. Don’t murder.

2. Don’t steal.

3. Don’t worship false gods.

4. Don’t be sexually immoral.

5. Don’t eat a limb from an animal that is still alive.

6. Don’t curse God.

7. Establish a system of justice.

Any human being who observes these laws goes to heaven. There is no need to follow any other religion. You can pray to God in your own words and your own language. Take a look at the website https://www.netivonline.org/ which specializes in helping non-Jews with religious beliefs. There is a wealth of information there that you will find useful and inspiring. It is also worth looking up the “Noahide” or "B'nai Noach" movement and consider joining them!



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