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According to Jewish law, almost anyone can convert to Judaism.


It is really not an easy or straightforward process. Of the major world religions, it’s probably the hardest to convert into.

Being born into it is the most common and ‘supported’ way.


Converting to Judaism can be easier than many people assume, sometimes even simpler than earning a high school degree. It's important to note that Judaism is not a proselytizing religion, meaning it doesn't actively seek to convert others. Instead, conversion is a deeply personal choice, and those who pursue it are welcomed after a meaningful process.

Judaism is actually one of the major world religions, though it's much smaller in terms of population compared to Christianity, Islam, or Hinduism [1]. Despite its smaller numbers, it has had a significant influence on Western culture, ethics, and religious thought, particularly as the foundation for both Christianity and Islam.

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_religious_groups


Islam requires reciting a short sentence with conviction.[https://www.webpages.uidaho.edu/~msa/tour/ch3-6.htm].

Christianity requires (depending on who you ask/sect) - believing in Christ as your savior, or baptism, or being confirmed. Generally not an arduous process.

Hinduism, you believe in the Dharma, and as long as you aren’t angering people enough they kick you out, you are Hindu. Some would argue, as long as you don’t believe you are something else, you are Hindu. Notably, caste can be tricky. There might also be a form you should fill out.[https://hinduism.stackexchange.com/questions/407/is-it-true-...]

Buddhism, you join the Sangha (show up), or follow teachings. There is no test or anything. Many Buddhists don’t directly do those things, and I’ve never heard anything say they ‘weren’t Buddhist’. Maybe a terrible Buddhist, but what else is new?

By those standards, is not Judaism the toughest and most difficult? Personally, I’d take it as a point of pride.


> depending on who you ask

> Generally not an arduous process.

Why not ask Jesus? He said it requires giving everything you have to the kingdom, following the spirit of the Law more fully than the Jews themselves do, and loving the Lord and your neighbor with all your heart. He additionally said that many who claim to be Christian are not, and will be judged accordingly.


Oh and accepting Him as your Lord, not savior. Lord is the predicate, Savior is the consequence.


Do you have his number? Everyone I call tries to tell me I’m crazy in Spanish.


Fortunately, He took the time to document His work prior to leaving the company.


Not to take from your earlier point, but the evangelisms were not written by him. His teaching was oral and experiential, not written.


Yes. Still, His work is documented.


Like Siddhartha Gautama, and Muhammad, not by themselves however.


Religion is a very sensitive topic. Full stop.




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