That being shomer mitzvot (a guardian or keeper of the commandments) is the most important thing, and that Orthodox Rabbis are the source of authority about how to do this.
They should follow in the ancient traditions of Judaism (the Torah) exactly.
Under Orthodox and Conservative belief, the child is a Christian. Under Reform belief, the child may be considered a Jew if and only if that child is raised Jewish.
No he was not a Jew he was eastern orthodox which is a christian church.
Bury them
The term "normal Jew" has no actual meaning.If the question intends to ask about the differences between Reform Jews and Orthodox Jews, there are certainly more requirements and difficulties inherent in being an Orthodox Jew.
A non-Orthodox Jew is a Jew who either does not believe in the binding nature of Halacha (Jewish Law) or who believes in Halacha but interprets the rules in a more modern fashion. Non-Orthodox Jews generally place a large amount of value on personal responsibility.
Yes. he is an Orthodox Jew.
No.
No, and neither is his father.
By religion it is ok for an Orthodox Jew to put their baby up for adoption, but to Jewish adoptive parents.
No. Any Jew may become Orthodox, by dint of observing the Torah. It would be a good idea to have the counsel of other Orthodox Jews or a Rabbi; and to join a congregation. The above applies also to any former non-Jew who has converted to Judaism according to Jewish law.
no