Proselytizing

Post #16,074 by ChrisR 11/1/01 4:02:33 PM Reply	Proselytizing It's pretty obvious that Judaism, unlike Christianity or Islamics, don't go out of their way to convert other peoples to their beliefs. What I'm wondering, though, is whether it's always been that way. I vaguely recall reading some history where it was claimed that Judaism used to be a bit more willing to seek converts. I know it was talking about prior to the fall of the Temple (90CE), but a bit after the Maccabees and the friction with the Greeks. Anyhow, I'm just wondering whether the discouragement of proselytizing has always been a feature of Judaic beliefs? (Not that it has much to do with the current conversation).
Post #16,081 by boxley 11/1/01 4:11:15 PM Reply	The original diciples of christ except for paul were heavily promoters of judaism and were converting right and left. paul decided to change all that and converted them to worship christ instead of G_d. thanx, bill tshirt front "born to die before I get old" thshirt back "fscked another one didnja?"
Post #16,092 by a6l6e6x 11/1/01 4:43:14 PM Reply	Besides, how can you be the exclusive chosen people... if everyone else is allowed in. That would defeat the whole thing. It's kind of like those country clubs not looking for Jewish members. More like the cosa nostra - it's our thing. Thank you for not asking! Really! Alex Men never do evil so completely and cheerfully as when they do it from religious conviction. -- Blaise Pascal (1623-1662)
Post #16,141 by boxley 11/1/01 10:38:10 PM Reply	thass all right, we'd let yas come visit for a price, just like disney world:) thanx, bill yer just annoyed because ya dont have all the advantages of being stuck in an oven some time when the gentiles get quarrelsome. :) tshirt front "born to die before I get old" thshirt back "fscked another one didnja?"
Post #16,222 by a6l6e6x 11/2/01 1:49:30 PM Reply	Actually, there was no fee... when I last visited Shalom Park a mixed congregation type Jewish Center here in Charlotte. Or, the Temple in Kingston, NY where I was a guest to 3 bar mitzvahs. Shalom! Alex Men never do evil so completely and cheerfully as when they do it from religious conviction. -- Blaise Pascal (1623-1662)
Post #16,142 by bluke 11/1/01 10:39:59 PM Reply	Very simple You misunderstand the idea of the chosen people. Christians believe that the only way to slavation is through Jesus and therefore try to convert everyone. Judaism believes that everyone has a different purpose in this world. Everyone who serves God will be rewarded. Therefore there is no need for everyone to become Jewish.
Post #16,224 by a6l6e6x 11/2/01 1:53:53 PM Reply	Thanks for the explanation. I wish Jehovah's Witnesses and the Mormons, who come to the door here occasionally, would think the same way. Alex Men never do evil so completely and cheerfully as when they do it from religious conviction. -- Blaise Pascal (1623-1662)

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