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Those who follow Judaism refer to who for religious guidance?
The Torah, the rest of the Hebrew Bible, the Talmud, the Code of Jewish Law, and thousands of other Jewish texts.For more information, see:Jewish texts
Does Japan celebrated Passover?
Passover is a religious celebration not a national one. Those people that follow Judaism in Japan would celebrate it.
Did judaism develop from the religious ideas of the ancient hebrews?
Yes, it is wholly based on those ideas.
What does guidance mean to christians?
Guidance is God's provision of direction for those who follow Him. He is the only truly reliable guide.
What are the religious division's of judaism?
Basically there are 3 sects; Orthodox, Reform and Conservative. Additionally, within those sects there are also Re-constructionist Judaism and Jewish Renewal.
Judaism's most important laws are in what category?
Religious law within Judaism is called 'Halacha' and is recorded in the Talmud.
Are religious rules still relevant today?
IS but mainly to only those people that follow that religion.
What do you call someone who believes in Judaism?
Someone who believes in Judaism is called a Jew. This term can refer to both individuals who practice the Jewish faith and those who identify culturally or ethnically as Jewish, regardless of religious observance. Judaism encompasses a rich tradition of beliefs, practices, and cultural heritage.
What is the figure of Judaism?
It depends on how the word "figure" is read.If it is referring to which human being is the most important historical personage in Judaism, that would be the Prophet Moses, who received the Torah and helped the Jews escape bondage in Egypt.If it is referring to which symbols represent Judaism, those would be the Star of David and the Menorah (or candelabra).
Why would a person choose to follow Judaism?
Because Jewish people follow their religion (most of them do); Their belief system is called Judaism. They follow this belief system just like Christians follow Christianity, Muslims follow Islam, Buddhists follow Buddhism, Atheists follow Atheism etc... It is widely accepted that Jews are both a cultural and religious group, where traditions are part of everyday life. Judaism is the oldest of the Abrahamic religions (approx. 5,000 years ago), which includes Christianity and Islam. It is monotheistic (they believe in G-d only, as one supreme being) and they do not hold a place of importance for Jesus as in Christianity, where Jesus is the main figure or Islam, where Jesus is just a prophet. Jesus was a Jew incidentally, but those who follow his preachings are Christian.
Why is the decision left to the individual in Jewish beliefs?
It depends on what decision you are talking about. But in general, the decision to follow the laws of ANY religion are left up to the individual, unless that religion is enforced by the state (such as in certain Muslim countries). Judaism also generally opposes the idea of a "religious police" since in Judaism, faith can not be coerced, only discovered; and delivering pain and shame to those who do not see is not effective at promoting the process of discovery. See Deuteronomy 30:15-20 for a brief discussion of free-will, which is one of the underlying beliefs of Judaism.
Are people who convert to Judaism truly Jews?
Yes. In Judaism, there is no distinction between a "Jew by birth" and a "Jew by conversion"; they are both inheritors of the Tradition and have equal religious rights, permissions, and responsibilities. However, the validity of the conversion might be called into question if the conversion did not follow Torah law. This is primarily a concern for those who convert to Judaism with a Reform Jewish Rabbi. Often, for example, such a convert, if male, will not undergo circumcision (or the drawing of a drop of blood if already circumcised), which renders the conversion incomplete and ineffective from an Orthodox perspective.
