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ALargeRock ago

I've been wanting to know more about "why the Jews". Lots of solid info here, but there are a few things you should know.

The Talmud isn't the Torah. In Islam, the related texts make up the majority of believers that follow Mohammed. In Judaism, the related texts (Talmud) have been highly debated and today is adhered to by the mostly Orthodox Jews.

Reform Judaism (the bulk of modern Jews) do not follow the Talmud, although to be fair many rabbinical schools teach it because there is much historical context in it. There has been a massive rift in Jews starting around the mid 1800's to return to just teaching the Torah and even then, it is not followed as literal.

Many Jews today are by name, or culutre - they do not follow the Torah or the Talmud. The history of the Talmud is in itself complex. There are also genetic differences which I believe MacDonald touched upon in his first book.

My point of writing this is shown in revelations 3:9

I will make those who are of the synagogue of Satan, who claim to be Jews though they are not, but are liars - I will make them come and fall down at your feet and acknowledge that I have loved you

While I personally believe in Christ as our Lord and savior, I can never escape who I am - a Jew. I will always be Jewish in this life and others. There are people who say they are from the tribes, who say they follow the God of Abraham and of Moses, they speak as if Jews are innocent of wrongdoing.

I believe those are twisted lies because they follow the Talmud which is teachings from men, not from God.

Again, thanks for the information.

Cantilever ago

What do you mean that you'll always be Jewish? Are you a Jew or a Christian?

ALargeRock ago

I believe in God.

Christ and his teachings has shown me my path to Him for I was once lost. I am not ashamed to speak my love for Yahweh.

That said, my blood and history are from Israel and specifically the Levite tribe. My name is Ben Chieel [בנו של הכוח שלי]. There is no escaping who I am or where I came from.

I don't know if you'd call me a Christian or not, but I would take arms against any foe that threatens those who bare the cross.

Cantilever ago

You're either be a Christian or a Jew. You can't be both.

ALargeRock ago

What others call me, and what I call myself may be different. If I praise Jesus and his teachings, some see that as a Christian. I will still tell them I Jewish.

I do not speak for all Jewish people - I only offer my words for you to determine.

Cantilever ago

You're not a Christian unless you believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.

This belief is completely incompatible with Judaism, as they consider such a belief blasphemous.

Rainy-Day-Dream ago

i think they just mean they're an ethnically semitic christian

Cantilever ago

I suspect that the lack of distinction between Jewishness as an ethnicity and Jewish religion is deliberate. Not in this particular case, but in general.

Rainy-Day-Dream ago

they've always been ambiguous about it to allow them to claim racism, and religious persecution of their detractors

Cantilever ago

Exactly what I have suspected since Voat redpilled my ass

ALargeRock ago

I am not Orthodox.

Cantilever ago

Why all the wordsmithing, then? Why not just say you're a Jew and be done with it? What's the point of rambling on about how some people view your beliefs as being Christian?

ALargeRock ago

I did say I was a Jew, multiple times. Judaism isn't a single entity with a single message. Messianic Jews exist, as do others who believe in Christ and his teachings.

Cantilever ago

You did, but you also insinuated that you're a Christian, which cannot be true, if you're a Jew.

ALargeRock ago

I insinuated that I believe Christ is our Lord and Savior. His message is one of the Lord and one I believe in. I can believe in Jesus and still be a Jew. They are not mutually exclusive.

Cantilever ago

The sources in this article say otherwise. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judaism%27s_view_of_Jesus

avian_buddha ago

But quit calling yourself a Jew. In Christ there is no more Jew or Gentile.

You're a Christian.

ALargeRock ago

If people here and elsewhere had their way, my blood would be tested and I would be out. I'm not ashamed of who I am, and there is no sense in denying that truth.