disrespectful but would consider it wrong if you dated someone that was jewish and you weren't? I mean is that against their religion to date outside of their religion, if i'm catholic? please be serious and honest thanks
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Jews and Catholics do not favor this because they know the other party may influence the one they care about. No one who believes their religion is correct wants to lose someone they care about. Also many find out as I did that this can lead to much hardship later in the relationship. Think about your future -church?, kids? family get together, or you may fall deeply in love only to lose out to these differences.
90772
i'm in the same situation hun..i tend to go and fall for jewish guys and i let myself follow the path of LOVE and LUST..i know from the start they marry their own kind in terms of religion but i still go for them...(m surrounded by them because of my work) now i am coming to the conclusion that i need to convert(which is far from what i want) or change my job...
251951
Jewish people do discuss their opinion on the immigration issue.  I don't live in the United States at the moment so I'm a bit out of the loop on this issue, but I tend to be very compassionate towards illegal immigrants.  I think it's important to remember that we were all created in the image of G-d, that all people are entitled to live with dignity, and that we should try to think of what is moral and what is just, and then make that into a legal reality.  Sometimes laws are not just.  One of the central ideas in Judaism is that it's our duty to create a more just world.
636025
YOU KNO JAHOVAS WITNESSES ARE LOOKED DOWN UPON IF THEY ASOCCIATE OUTSIDE THEIR RELIGION.....MAYBE THAT'S THE CASE! HE DONT WANNA B LOOKED DOWN UPON BY HIS FAMILY.....WHY DONT YOU ASK HIM?
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1)there is no such thing as 'Jewish blood.' A person can convert TO Judaism, and is therefore a Jew, and a person can convert from Judaism to another faith and is no longer a Jew. Jews define who is a Jew, not the wannabe-Jews.\n\n2)'clean' and 'unclean' are a bad translation. better would be something like, 'they will be considered gross to you,' or 'disgusting.'\n\n3)to answer your question, they are still relevant today TO JEWS. Jews were at Sinai, Jews received the commandments, and Jews were the ones commanded. \n\nPlease see http://WhatJewsBelieve.org
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As long as you two stay away from bigots, zealots, hypocrites, and holier than thou people you'll be ok.  If you respect each others religions then do what you do, and let him do what he does and be tolerant.  If you differ on opinion let it be a debate and not an argument;  If it starts to seem like it's headed in that direction just stop talking about it.
562192
it shoudn't matter the race or ethnic bachground she comes from. i think it's great u r willing to date outside of your race. just know that there are ignorant people in the world who are going to challenge u on this issue. stand strong!
37060
I have no idea. I have dated other races and think there is nothing wrong with it.
246850
I, too, am a Jew, and I disagree with you.\n\nMy friend's mother is a convert, and she is about as Jewish a mama as you can get! It is as if she is the product of generations of Jewish ancestry.\n\nI never considered her "not as Jewish as the rest of us".\nNo one in our congregation ever alludes to her non-Jewish roots, because it is so unimportant. She is a vital part of our community, and Jewish to the bone.
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wow so sad.\n\nI grew up in as a Reform Jew. I left when I was 17 because I did not find it to be authentic Judaism. My heart crys when I read the other answers. I have yet to meet a Orthodox Jew that dose not truly care about his Reform brethren. They might disagree what is Judaism but they truly care about every Jew. \n\nfor the life of me I dont where the that idea came from. I am actually having trouble finish this because it really bothers me that Jews would actually think that other Jews would look down on them just because how they practice their faith. \n\n-I have to stop this or I will cry
570928
I'm not Jewish, but I know a helluva lot about them, if no actual Jewish persons offer--I'm your man.\n\nMessage me.
626711
I don't think I have to be Jewish to tell you that you sound like you're a really good friend. You're worried about people (and his parents) finding out his belief. Since you make a reference to his being a "boy", consider it may be a phase, or something his friends have influenced him into thinking. Give him some time.
625550
I am not Jewish, but I would suggest you talk to your love. If he is religious, and you are willing to convert, and take the classes, it would be a loving indication of your commitment, so you can get married in the temple.
4628
While I'm a Christian myself (don't hold it against me.  ;) ), I don't object at all to hearing Happy Holidays.  This is a country that, although not based on the principles of true religious equality, has adapted such lately.  It would be consideed rather forceful if Jewish persons went around correcting everyone to 'Happy Hanukkah', for some persons to suggest Kwanzaa, and etc.  As well, there are atheists and other individuals who do not believe in these holidays.  For that reason--it is more politically correct--and polite--to say such terms.  Claiming that you're being discriminated against while discriminating against others is not an excuse conservatives should use.
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Wow, I love your question! I have been thinking this same sort of thing for the last few weeks.  If we are Christians, we worship the same God of the Israelites who commanded these feasts be celebrated.  Why do Christians have to be so separate from their Jewish roots?  I mean, that's where it all came from.  Their history is our history.  I think it's ridiculous how we have become our own subculture with our own holidays and everything!  My husband and I had a great conversation with a Messianic rabbi (that is, a Christian Jew and rabbi) about this topic.  I would really like Christians today to go back to the Jewish roots, the Hebrew roots, the Old Covenant, and really have a real faith in the true God. \nJust as a note: I do celebrate Easter and Christmas, but more out of tradition and culture than anything else. Christmas is my favorite time of year, just because it has that old nostalgic feeling to it, not particularly because we are celebrating the birth of Christ.\n\nGreat question!
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I think this is a good question to bring up, as it has raised many different responses from others (especially those who did not read the question well and answered assuming the questioner was being racist by asking the question).\n\nI personally do not think you are wrong for NOT wanting to date out of your race.  Many people remain committed to continuing the binds that hold their race true and that is something to be proud of, isn't it?  It used to be.  Every race was happy to continue to lengthen their ethnicity so as not to die out as a race.  In time, it changed and wasn't so important, given social awareness and immigration to other countries.  Then, we saw there was nothing wrong with integration.  So the same should be for those who do not wish to date/marry out of their race.  I can't say that the person needs to have a biased reason, such as "well, as long as you don't do it because you hate other races."  Because you're the one who has to live your life.\n\nYou are not a racist just because you choose to do this.  I have been called names just because I dated OUT of my race.  When I was dating, had men of my race shown interest, I'd happily have dated them, but they stereotyped me and avoided me based on that "probable" information.  I married OUT of my race simply because I fell in love with him - mentally, the "race" thing just didn't register, so I did what I wanted to do.\n\nI am proud of my race and you should be too, as this is our heritage, who we are (good, bad or indifferent).\n\nFor those who misunderstood you, please don't feel bad.  Perhaps they misinterpreted the question - this happens.  Know that you should not feel obligated to date out of your race.  Who are we to say that you should, that this would help lighten racism as we know it?  It's your decision/life, not ours.
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A religious Jewish man can't marry a non-Jewish woman because in their faith, thereligion of the children is the religion of the mother.  If you want to marry this guy, you need to convert to his faith.  My suggestion is to not do it because women are not treated equally in some Jewish sects.