A couple of folks asked me to put forth a question to ponder in relation to questions Jews have asked for 1000s of years (Americans, Christians)
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Please excuse my ignorance, but why is this question exclusive to Jews? Seems like a personal struggle question to me, but then again, I am not Jewish, so I don't really know.
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here's some notes from Judaism 101 that maybe helpful to Jazzymom and others:
The Nature of G-d
Level: Intermediate
• Most areas of Jewish belief are open to significant dispute, but not the nature of the Creator
• There are several well-accepted beliefs about the nature fo the Creator
The nature of G-d is one of the few areas of abstract Jewish belief where there are a number of clear-cut ideas about which there is little dispute or disagreement. G-d Exists
The fact of G-d's existence is accepted almost without question. Proof is not needed, and is rarely offered. The Torah begins by stating "In the beginning, G-d created..." It does not tell who G-d is or how He was created. In general, Judaism views the existence of G-d as a necessary prerequisite for the existence of the universe. The existence of the universe is sufficient proof of the existence of G-d.
As a Jew, my journey ended when I found a personal relationship with G-d thru the Messiah. Nice to be home after my personal journey.
May it be so for you also.
My journey will never end because I will always be learning about Judaism, what it means to be a Jew. As far as my faith journey it ended the day I became a Jew. It was also a personal journey and I too have a relationship with G-d. And it is nice to be home!
Please excuse my ignorance, but why is this question exclusive to Jews? Seems like a personal struggle question to me, but then again, I am not Jewish, so I don't really know.
Its not exclusive to Jews. It is just a question we Jews have asked ourselves. You can put forth an opinion if you would like.
A couple of folks asked me to put forth a question
Is there a G-d at all?
As a Jew I still struggle with G-d.
Its a journey that will never end for me.
Are these your questions or your "folks" questions? You go back and forth referencing the origin. Are responses to our follow up questions, your responses or their responses?
So, it sounds like you or they don't know for sure god exists. So, it sounds like you or they would agree it is possible god does not exist.
Under what circumstances did this happen? What was your life like the months prior to the finding of a "personal relationship"? What precipitated the transition?
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