Is Bob Dylan now a Christian or in Judaism or what?
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He went to the Wailing Wall a few years back sporting a yarmulke. That doesn't prove anything, butcertainly it's been a good long time since he's made much in the way of public statements regarding faith lately. A lot of his newer songs use Biblical imagery, but then again, they always used to.\n\nIn all likelihood, he's not really any organised faith anymore. Of course, we'd have no way of knowing without asking him.\n\nTo those who wrote insulting responses to this question, it is a valid question as Dylan made a very public conversion in the late 70's and sang specifically religious-inspired music. Thus, as you might ask what religion a gospel singer is, you could ask this song about Dylan too.
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That would be interesting. Being a Jew and not a Christian I can honestly say that would surprise me and would require me to seriously rethink some of my practices in life but I do not think it will change how I am as a person. Though I would wish he/she/it would leave some instructions on what we should do IE how to be a good person stuff like that. That being said I will still continue leading a moral life I just may redefine what morality is.
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I don't know Ted personally but if he is a born-again Christian and has asked God for forgiveness for his sins and has done what the Bible has said to do when committing sins after being saved he would still be a true Christian.
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bob was influence early as a youth by his grandfather who practiced obiah and coptic christian. the first rasta sect he was a member of was the nyabyngy order,after problems with manipulation esp.  w/ what his lyrics could say, he joined the 12 tribes of israel.just before his death bob was babtised into the ethiopian orthodox faith and took the name BERHANE SELASSIE.RASTAS' AND ORTHODOX DONT BELIEVE IN RELIGION.RELIGION IS  ONE THE 3 UNGODLY SPIRITS THAT SEPERATE HUMANS FROM HUMANS AND HUMANKIND FROM JAH.THE THREE UNGODLY SPIRITS ARE RELIGION,COMERCEAND POLITICS
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Christian Prophecy - Seeking the Jewish Messiah\nChristian prophecy is really Jewish prophecy. I'm a Jew, and here's how I discovered that incredible truth… \n\nI grew up in an orthodox Jewish home in New York, and several years ago I came to believe that Jesus (Yeshua is the Hebrew way to say the Greek name Jesus) is truly the Jewish Messiah. Believing that Yeshua is the Messiah wasn't easy. I had many, many questions, and I spent months examining the evidences and seeking G-d's answers. During my journey, I constantly reminded myself of a very important verse from the Jewish Scriptures (the Tenach). The Jewish prophet Jeremiah records the words of G-d, "And ye shall seek me, and find [me], when ye shall search for me with all your heart. (Jeremiah 29:13) \n\nThe Jewish Scriptures (The Torah, The Prophets, and The Writings, which make up the Tenach or the Jewish Bible) paint a very clear picture of who the Moshiach (Messiah) will be when He eventually comes to the nation of Israel. In fact, there are over 300 prophecies in the Hebrew Scriptures, which detail many facts about this coming Messiah/king. Here is just a sampling (and remember, all these verses come from the Jewish Bible): \n\nMessiah was to be born at Bethlehem: Micah 5:1.\nMessiah would be from the tribe of Judah: Genesis 49:10. \nMessiah would present himself by riding on an ass: Zechariah 9:9. \nMessiah would be tortured to death: Psalm 22. \nMessiah would arrive before the destruction of the Second Temple: Daniel 9:24-27. \nMessiah's life would match a particular description, including suffering, silence at his arrest and trial, death and burial in a rich man's tomb, and resurrection: Isaiah 52:13-53:12. \n\n\nChristian Prophecy - Fulfilled in the Jewish Messiah\nChristian prophecy is remarkably specific. In detail as to lineage, birthplace, time and lifestyle, Jesus matched the Messianic expectations of the Hebrew Scriptures. The record of this fulfillment is to be found in the pages of the New Testament. As you review the more extensive list of Jewish Messianic prophecies, allow G-d to speak to your heart and your mind as you seek HIS truth. \n\nInterestingly, the Jewish Scriptures paint seemingly two different pictures about the Messiah to come. For one, they talk about the Messiah who will come as the reigning King, who will usher in a period of unprecedented peace on earth. But many verses talk about the Moshiach who will be a suffering servant, who will suffer and die for the sins of the people. For many hundreds of years the rabbis believed that there would be two Messiahs, the King Moshiach ben David, and the suffering servant Moshiach Ben Joseph. The rabbis, unfortunately, were not able to see that one Messiah would accomplish both missions. \n\nChristian Prophecy - The Jewish Messiah Stands at the Door and Knocks\nChristian prophecy was indeed fulfilled in the Jewish Messiah. Yeshua came to the "lost sheep of the House of Israel" 2000 years ago. He came as Isaiah chapter 53 so clearly states, to die and "suffer" for the sins of the Jewish people. He came to the nation of Israel, but was rejected. If the Jews would have accepted His "once for all" atonement for sins, Yeshua would have ushered in the Kingdom of Heaven at that point in history. But the Jews did not recognize Him. Even though they had the Word of G-d in their own Scriptures, and more than 300 descriptions of who He would be when He comes, they missed Him. As a result, the Good News of God's Kingdom went forth to the Gentile world, and for 2000 years both Jew and Gentile have come together in Moshiach, looking forward to His soon return as reigning King, just as the rabbis have always expected. \n\nAlthough the nation of Jews rejected Yeshua when He came, G-d has always, through the last 2000 years, kept a "remnant" of believing Jews for Himself. I and many thousands of Jews alive today, have received Yeshua as the
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~Most~ Jews do not accept Jesus as the Messiah who comes twice. Scripture doesn't say He'll come twice; it doesn't say He comes once to do it all. It is undefined enough so God can share salvation with the gentiles, while the Jews are blinded (as marianne stated). That does not mean they are lost.\n\nThe question is better for discussing than answering.... \n\nThe first hurdle is that the mainstream Christian denominations are quite Judeophobic - so you get a biased response from most Christians.\n\nThe other major problem from Christians to answer this question is that they are hung-up on the name, "J-e-s-u-s." The Messiah who lived 2000 years ago was not known as "Jesus" - no one called Him that, no one referred to Him like that. Why? There is no "J" in Hebrew or Aramaic. "Jesus" is a Westernized creation. His name is Yeshua, which means "God saves," "salvation," or "savior" -- "She will give birth to a son, and you are to name him Yeshua, [which means `ADONAI saves,'] because he will save his people from their sins." --Matthew 1:21 (The Complete Jewish Bible).\n\nAnother issue for most Christians is that God did not forsake Israel or the Israelites/Jews; God did not replace Israel with the "Christian Church." And probably most important, God has one plan of salvation for people - the faithful - His people. Abraham was deemed righteous (and saved) because of his faith - all of the OT patriarchs & faithful believers were saved by the Grace of God because they believed that God would send His Salvation ["Yeshua"] to save them. How are faithful believers saved today? By the Grace of God because they believe in Jesus, Yeshua, God's salvation. What's the difference? (That's a rhetorical question - tear the uninspired pages <i.e. "Old Testament" title page & "New Testament" title page> out of your Bibles - God never intended for there to be a separation in His Scripture - it is a man-made barrier to understanding Scripture, it is a man-made barrier to Truth, it is a man-made barrier to salvation.) There is no difference. The OT is the NT concealed; the NT is the OT revealed -- they are the SAME Gospel message!\n\nNow, back to the question: What about the Jews? Those who were faithful believers in God's salvation were saved in the OT; I believe that today they will be saved the same way - even if they don't use the word "Jesus" for God's salvation.\n\nIf you think "Jesus" is a ~magical~ name, check with your spiritual leader for clarification.\n\nPS- The "man-made barrier" is devil inspired - that's his job!
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Im Christian also, no u havent lost ur religion at all, U do not have to be Jewish to be a child of Christ, may i suggest going to ur pastor, or someone very strong in their faith that u can talk face to face to about this.
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Im not sure I understand your question. The Magen David, or Shield of David is a kabbalistic symbol historically that became our main identifying symbol about 150 years ago. Up until then, it had been the menorah. Being Jewish is both a religion and a backround. If you believe that Jesus was the messiah, then you are clearly NOT Jewish. Either by religion or backround. MEssianic Jews are another story. They are Christians. They are people of Jewish backrounds who are confused, or they are Christians who think that Ha'eretz Yisrael is their birthright. Both are delusional. We believe that the messiah has yet to come, and we hold our traditions and ancient teachings close to our hearts. We are very accepting of people willing to convert, and love to discuss the Torah. There is an old joke about getting 2 Jews to agree on the TOrah. We discuss, argue and question, rather than blindly accept rhetoric. I thank God I am Jewish.
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One of the meanings of the word Pagan is "Not a Christian, Jew, or Muslim". I do believe Jesus did exist as a person. There are proclaimed Christian-Pagans though. Pagan belief system is a very unique one for it can be personalized for each individual, so if you find the need to incorporate Jesus into it, by all means please do so. (I have included some sites the describe what a Pagan or Paganism is as the sources.
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Christianity & Judaism do not have to be mutually exclusive.  Many, many Jewish people over the last 2000 years have given their lives to the Messiah yet retained their Judaism.\n\nThe Messiah is Jewish.  He came first to the Jews and then to the rest of the world.  If you have a Jewish understanding of His teachings they have a deeper meaning.  He was speaking to the Jewish people in His parables, they understood the deeper meanings.\n\nSome groups teach that in order to become a Christian you have to leave your Jewishness behind.  But why?  Should we not celebrate the Feasts & Festivals and observe the same Fasts as He did?  Should we, as Jews, turn our backs on His heritage in order consider ourselves Christians?\n\nHowever, we should strive to live the way God intended, not the way the Rabbi's have fenced off the law and made it more of a burden then it was ever intended to be.  (Mat. 23)
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You didn't say anything about whether your mother is Jewish.  The general rule of thumb is "if your mother is Jewish then you are Jewish."  \n\nThe Messianic Movement contains both Jews and Gentiles.  You might be practicing Messianic Judaism as a Messianic Gentile.  The question always comes up that if a pagan Gentile goes to a Messianic Jewish congregation and "converts" from Paganism to Messianic Judaism, has he "converted" in the same sense as if he went to an Orthodox Jewish congregation and "converted"?  Most Messianic leaders would say no, Gentiles stay Gentiles.\n\nThat is why the Messianic Jewish Alliance of America only permits Gentiles to be associate members rather than full members. You will find this sort of racism discussed in greater detail at this site:\nhttp://www.anti-racism.supanet.com/idx/m_idx.htm\n\nSince you can't remember all of the festivals off the top of your head (or even spell them correctly) your claims of observance leave much to be desired.  And generally the Messianic Community never says "Jesus".  So, that is pretty much 3 strikes and you're out.\n\nI would suggest you go back and and study much more intensely. Putting on the trappings and decorating your house is all very well and good.  Obviously it is preferable that you NOT be one of the anti-semitic drones that are all too common today.  So study more and make sure that you actually "own" the belief system which you are expousing.  It isn't yours until you can give to someone else.\n\nYes, you can have Jewish children if you marry a Jewish woman. Or you could convert.  However, the vast majority of rabbis who perform conversions would require you to renounce Jesus as a condition of coversion.  (Though I am aware of a few who do not require this.) So presumably that is not a path that you would ever want to take.
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Yes, of course you could call a Jewish person a Jew.  You can also use the word Jewish. \n\nHowever, it is very offensive to most Jews to have the word "Jew" used as an adjective.  So, "That man is a Jew" is okay.  "The Torah is the Jew Bible" is offensive.  Always use "Jewish" in that situation.  And if  you find this confusing, you can use "Jewish" all the time and never be wrong.\n\nBTW, don't be misled by the earlier comment that Orthodox Jews do not consider converts to be Jewish.  That person doesn't know what she is talking about.  What *is* true is that some Orthodox rabbis do not recognize conversion ceremonies that are performed by non-Orthodox rabbis.  In other words, it has only to do with the nature of the ceremony, not whether the person was born Jewish.\n\nGood luck on your paper.  If you havent found the Website Shamash.org yet, you might want to look there for information.\n\nGood luck!!
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Dose man bring Christianity whit him when he born?\ndoes man bring Jewess's with him when he born?
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WWJD? He was 100% Torah-observant as He walked the earth; He kept the Sabbath holy, He celebrated the Feasts of the Lord, He ate only clean food, He wore tzitzit.... Yeshua the Messiah was born a Jew, lived as a Jew, taught as a Jew; His original followers were Jews. To claim that they were not Jews or Jewish is ludicrous! Even Paul was a Law-abiding Pharisee. The Bereans checked what Paul taught with the OT - the OT was the standard Paul had to meet.\n\nWhat is not Jewish in Christianity are the heresies which Emperor Constantine formalized for the Roman Empire and which his puppet Pope, Sylvester, claimed the authority & power to change God's Law and rubber-stamped the apostasy into canon law of the Roman Catholic Church. Unfortunately, when the Reformers tried to break away from the vain traditions of men, they were not successful; they failed by maintaining Sunday Sabbath, Easter Sunday, Christmas - things which the Bereans would not have accepted, things which Paul would not have accepted, things which the original disciples & apostles would not have accepted. Who thinks that God would ever accept those traditions?! (Hint: God has NEVER tolerated any paganism mixed in with His worship. Paganism is an abhorrent abomination to God.)\n\nYou cannot server two masters.... You can follow the path of Yeshua the Messiah, The Way, the Truth & the Life. Or, you can follow the path of a pagan emperor (until his death bed baptism - for whatever good that did, only God knows) and the traditions of Popes (& Reformers, et al).
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I don't know who bob dylan is, but try googling it or searching it on yahoo.....
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I'm not a Messianic Jew (not jewish at all), but I think this is a false delineation -- Christianity and Messianic Jews agree on the divinity and purpose of Christ.\n\nIt's just that Judiasm is not just a "religion" but also a culture -- and a very rich one at that.\n\nBy becoming "Christian," Messianic Jews run the risk of rejection from the mainstream Jewish culture, but they still want to preserve the rich heritage that belongs to them -- and since they were brought up in that Jewish heritage, they have an approach and background to God that a non-Jewish Christian does not have. \n\nThey have some really interesting insight that the mainstream Christian church does not have. (After all, Jesus was Jewish and grew up in a Jewish culture, and the Old and New Testaments are best understood from that angle -- whereas modern Christians have very little understanding of the Jewish context of Jesus' life.)\n\nIt's probably FAR too simple to view them as a "denomination;" but I am saying that it's not really that Messianic Jews and Christians differ in basic belief about Jesus, but rather in how their faith is practiced and what knowledge and history they bring to the table.
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he's not the second coming of jesus...but you obviously have never heard blonde on blonde....go listen to trapt or something\n\nhttp://www.tomamusica.com/caratulas/B/Bob-Dylan-Bootlegseriesv4-Live-1966-Delantera.jpg\n\ndoesnt get much cooler than that.