A man was just on the TV stating that Catholocism actually radical Judaism and I know from my studies that Christianity began that way but is this statement still valid today?

Answer 1

No, Catholicism is not Judaism, even as a radical form. Judaism requires that certain Commandments be 'performed' by a practicing Jew, such as Circumcision (Brit Milah), certain dietary laws (Kashruth---or 'keeping kosher'), and studying Torah (the Pentateuch and its expansions)[---preferably in Hebrew, though to do so in another tongue is conceivable, if not encouraged---as it is not fully accurate] regularly. The most important difference, however, to highlight here, is that Judaism demands an understanding of G-D as One. Period. Variously, representatives of Catholicism have, over time, professed the doctrine of the trinity (which, while it may be claimed undisunifiying, is nonetheless, different from Judaism (though, in this case Qabbalah MUST be understood properly) and other similar conceptualizations of G-D. Judaism's the Shma' makes what I am saying clear.

'Hear O Israel, the Ineffable is our G-D, the Ineffable is One. '

This is a very loose translation of the Hebrew---which I implore you study for yourself for a better understanding of the complexities involved here. If one says it twice each day, one knows.

Each Faith has its own gift to give to the world, to G-D. Each science, also. However, let us not blur the distinctions of various religions and sciences. The differences are there for a reason.

Very lastly, Jesus as deus, KhaVa''Sh, or at the very least, as an aspect thereof, is central to Catholic belief, if I understand properly. This however, the idea of this, is anathema to Jewish conduct and belief. If nothing else, this is a difference to nullify the claim that Catholicism is radical Judaism.

It is not bad that we are different, Catholics and Jews. We can be, and hopefully are, in fact, friends and fellow Men. However, overstepping boundaries to proclaim samenesses when they are not is not righteous. We must highlight our differences if we wish to join as fellow Men.*

*Men=Man-&-Womankind