Jewish christian and islamic beliefs concerning the good life?

Answer 1

Jewish people believe that they are only descended from one person and that life on earth is to be enjoyed now, not later in heaven. The Hebrew's see education and hard work as routes given by god to a better life. They also do not see the accumulation of wealth as a negative thing as long as the wealth is spent wisely and follows moral life and charity. It is also a belief that honest sex and marital life are gods blessings whereas adultery, premarital sex, homosexuality and abortion are evil. The pleasures in life such as dancing, drinking, sports and festivals are all deemed as good as long as they are not done in excess. Deuteronomy 28 shows that if you are faithful to god you will have everything good on earth, however if you're unfaithful to god you will have a very bad life on earth. However, all Jews including Moses are unable to keep all 613 commandments and are therefore guilty in the eyes of god so to make up for this they must repent and trust in god and that he will forgive them. Jewish people also believe that they're all of the same family as everyone comes from a singular pair. That is why the second commandment from the lord is to "love thy neighbour as you love yourself" as your neighbour is your brother. You must also love all people as they make your shoes, house, cars etc. EILISH IS WICKED!!

Answer 2

The focus of Judaism is this life and what we do in it. Judaism teaches that we should choose to do good simply for the sake of doing good, not with the thought of reward. It is our job to help God repair the world.

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Though it may have an associated culture and one or more associated languages, the traditional definition of Judaism is the observance of the Torah, which is why dictionaries define Judaism as "the religion of Moses." In this sense, the word "Torah" is meant in its wider meaning, which includes the Tanakh, the Talmud, and other classical Jewish texts.

The philosophy of Judaism is that this world is a purposeful creation by God, in which all people are tested concerning their use of free-will. We possess a soul which lives on after the body dies and is held responsible for the person's actions. Anyone who is worthy, Jewish or not, can merit reward in the afterlife.
Also:
1. God exists, and is the Creator.
This tells us that the world is not chaotic or the result of chance. Life is the work of a deliberate, purposeful, intelligent and kind Creator; not a melancholy chaos or a string of fortuitous accidents. God is at the center of reality and the center of our world-outlook and thoughts.
2. God is eternal.
This includes the belief that God's ways are also eternal. God is not capricious, forgetful or fickle. Investing in a relationship with God is the only thing that will bear eternal benefits.
3. Prayer is to be directed to God.
This teaches us that no person, government or institution is to be accorded blind trust. We pray directly to God, three times a day; and we recount our shortcomings, ask for our needs, and acknowledge our successes with happy thanks.
4. The importance of the Torah cannot be overstated. Jews are keeping mitzvot (commands), saying blessings, praying, learning Torah and doing acts of kindness and charity all the time. The Torah is the single greatest thing that a Jew has; given to us to provide knowledge, guidance, inspiration, awe and reverence, advice, law, comfort, history and more. It is the basis of Judaism.
5. There will be no other Torah.
We Jews have been around for 3800 years. New fads, manifestos, beliefs or lifestyles which rear their heads are met by the Jew with a calm, seasoned eye and the proverbial grain of salt. The Torah doesn't change; and every new thing can be measured against the Torah's standards.
6. God knows the thoughts and deeds of all. He has given us free-will (Deuteronomy 30:15-20), and we're tested as to how we use it.
7. God rewards the good and punishes the wicked.
These two beliefs provide a vast incentive towards righteousness and, when needed, repentance.
They also form part of the basis of our belief in the afterlife, since this entire world wouldn't be enough to reward a Moses or punish a Hitler.
God is just (Deuteronomy 32:4); and all outstanding accounts are settled after this life.

Answer 3

Depending upon the meaning of your question, here are two answers.

1) The Torah teaches that life, and every moment of it, is precious; not to be squandered or destroyed. Endangering or harming oneself or others isn't permitted. While others (for example) cross the street carefully out of an instinct of self-preservation, for us it's (also) a mitzva (a Divine imperative). Abortion is allowed by Torah-tradition only if the mother is in danger if she were to give birth.

2) The purpose of life according to the Torah is to serve God (Deuteronomy 10:20). God sends us all kinds of tests, large and small. We've been given free-will and are held responsible for how we use it (Deuteronomy 30:15-20). The Torah is our "book of instructions" in life.

Answer 4

Judaism states that the good life is one in which the person strives to always do God's will as set forth in the Torah.