If Jesus and Martin Luther were time-warped to the present, how do you think they would each respond to each of the major forms of contemporary Christianity (Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodox, and Protestantism)? Why?
I believe that if either Jesus or Martin Luther were around today they would be at surprised how christianity has evolved. I still belive though that both Jesus and Martin Luther would disagree a bit with Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodox. The reason is because of the saints and idols. Being raised prostestant i believe that Jesus and Martin Luther would preach the commadment where "you shall not have other gods besides me. Overall all 3 praise God in their own way and i think both of them would agree that following God is the most important. Do you guys agree or disagree with my statement?
Friday, December 21, 2007
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Interview with Capt (Rabbi) Bruce Bublick (Orthodox Judaism)
As we discussed in class Judaism is one of 3 major religions in the west. This is what Rabbi Bublick had to say about Orthodox Judaism:
Orthodox Judaism or Judaism in general is similar to Christianity and Islam. There is the concept of reward and punishment. The Torah or the Bible contains very detailed description of law. It explains how every Jewish person should lead their lives. There are 3 types of Judaism in the US. Orthodox, Conservative and Reform. The Orthodox Jew believes that if you follow the Torah you will be rewarded. For example you will go to heaven. If you don't follow the Torah you are not a real Orthodox Jew and will not go to the after life. A major difference between Christians and Jews is that Christians believe in the Messiah. The Jewish faith believes the Messiah will come one day and resurrect the dead who followed the Torah.(Reward). Orthodox Jews follow the Torah intensely. We believe it tells us how to conduct ourselves. Conservative Jew takes some of the Bible and changes to accommodate themselves. The Reform Jew believes that the Torah or Bible is not for this generation. The 1st five books of the Torah are called the Pentateuch.
I got this all on the phone with Capt Bublick. He is a Capt with the New York Air National Guard based out of Stewart Air National Guard Base. He was surprised that i knew so much already about the Jewish religion. Please post any comments or questions that you may have. Thank you.
Marcos
Orthodox Judaism or Judaism in general is similar to Christianity and Islam. There is the concept of reward and punishment. The Torah or the Bible contains very detailed description of law. It explains how every Jewish person should lead their lives. There are 3 types of Judaism in the US. Orthodox, Conservative and Reform. The Orthodox Jew believes that if you follow the Torah you will be rewarded. For example you will go to heaven. If you don't follow the Torah you are not a real Orthodox Jew and will not go to the after life. A major difference between Christians and Jews is that Christians believe in the Messiah. The Jewish faith believes the Messiah will come one day and resurrect the dead who followed the Torah.(Reward). Orthodox Jews follow the Torah intensely. We believe it tells us how to conduct ourselves. Conservative Jew takes some of the Bible and changes to accommodate themselves. The Reform Jew believes that the Torah or Bible is not for this generation. The 1st five books of the Torah are called the Pentateuch.
I got this all on the phone with Capt Bublick. He is a Capt with the New York Air National Guard based out of Stewart Air National Guard Base. He was surprised that i knew so much already about the Jewish religion. Please post any comments or questions that you may have. Thank you.
Marcos
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