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Originally Posted by Kevin
Kabbalah, whether it be occult or not, does not bring people to Jesus Christ.
Today, religion has become a fashion item, this is why we see various pop stars etc joining certain religions. They are seeking out the mystical side of religion because it has a certain appeal and image attached to it.
Many religions, today give people the false sence that they are following the God of the Jews, the one true God. All religions lead to death if they do not lead people to Jesus Christ.
Please show me where in the bible we are told to respect other religions. This a new age belief that all religions are to be regarded as equal.
I will never respect any religion that does not bring people to Christ but leads people to death. It is the same as saying we must respect a mass murderer.
I will love other people, but I do not have to respect their religion. Any religion that leads people to eternal death is straight out of satans work, am I supposed to respect satan as well?
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Kabballah is not a religion, but having respect for people and the choices they make is not the same as condoning or associating oneself with their beliefs. Even if you want to disagree with another persons belief...without showing a little respect, and having the integrity to accurately understand and portray their beliefs...how can you possibly lead anyone to Christ yourself? It was not my intention to suggest some kind of ecumenical universalism.
The ignorance of most Christians regarding Judaism and what it is and is not, is one of the primary reasons Jews do NOT take Jesus seriously. Many rabbis would not see much difference between a "born again Christian" and a Hare Krishna...not because they don't respect us, but because we demonstrate so little respect for and understanding of them.
As I've stated previously, Christianity is the religion ABOUT Jesus and Judaism is the religion OF Jesus. Jesus Himself was in all likelihood a Pharisee. Kabbalah is just a Hebrew word meaning received; it refers to the oral teachings as distinct from the written Torah.