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Results: A Jew or not a Jew - this is the question

Published on 09/16/2015
By: dinosaur
1549
Religion
1.
1.
A person considered to be a Jew if he/she was born to a Jewish mother or went through a conversion. Did you know about it before this survey?
A person considered to be a Jew if he/she was born to a Jewish mother or went through a conversion. Did you know about it before this survey?
Yes
46%
711 votes
No
54%
838 votes
2.
2.
The conversion process is 12 weeks at a Reform synagogue, 1 year at a Conservative and 3 years at Orthodox. Big difference from Christianity - accept Jesus as a personal savior and get Baptized. Do you think that the conversion is too long?
Yes - all of them
33%
505 votes
Reform is OK but Conservative and Orthodox are too long
25%
394 votes
Only Orthodox is too long
21%
324 votes
Other (please specify)
21%
326 votes
Other Answers Percentage Votes
3.62% 56
na 3.36% 52
n/a 2.91% 45
no 1.61% 25
not sure 0.65% 10
don't care 0.52% 8
not too long 0.26% 4
dont know 0.26% 4
idk 0.26% 4
not my business 0.19% 3
don't know 0.19% 3
no opinion 0.19% 3
i don't care 0.19% 3
who cares 0.19% 3
unsure 0.13% 2
not applicable 0.13% 2
i don't know 0.13% 2
no idea 0.13% 2
none of my business 0.13% 2
dont care 0.13% 2
i don't know. 0.13% 2
they are all fine 0.06% 1
have no opinion on this 0.06% 1
no. if you want to be that religion, then you put the work in and follow their rules 0.06% 1
neither are too long 0.06% 1
'zat conversion of catechism? 0.06% 1
it is their place of worship, so let them decide. 0.06% 1
none of them is too long 0.06% 1
the reality in many christian traditions it's not simply a question of accepting jesus as your personal saviour and then getting baptized. many traditions expect people seeking baptism to through a process of preparation before a person is baptized. 0.06% 1
it is not for me to judge 0.06% 1
to each his own 0.06% 1
who am i to judge? 0.06% 1
if this is the custom there must be a reason for the length of conversion. 0.06% 1
? 0.06% 1
i agree with all 3 time lines for each one 0.06% 1
it's their standard 0.06% 1
other 0.06% 1
svideteli iegovõ tolko odna religija est istina 0.06% 1
not know but it would be a good social thing 0.06% 1
not applicable, none of my business 0.06% 1
none 0.06% 1
no opinion-it's their religion they can require as long as they feel necessary 0.06% 1
don"t care 0.06% 1
one needs time to learn about one's new faith ... jewish, christian or other 0.06% 1
don't care-not jewish 0.06% 1
i really don't care at all 0.06% 1
a person wanting to be a jew needs to understand what they are becoming as a person. its a way of life, a culture. my grandfather was a rabbi and taught many classes. you cannot just say i accept this and you are a jew. too many laws and customs. 0.06% 1
nonsense 0.06% 1
not sure if this is legit information 0.06% 1
nnnone 0.06% 1
who cares? 0.06% 1
just don't know enough to comment 0.06% 1
i don't know..... really what you believe is between you and god, more so than anyone else. 0.06% 1
conversion is a lifelong commitment so why should't the process reflect a long deciding period 0.06% 1
how does it matter? 0.06% 1
don't have enough info to comment 0.06% 1
not if you want to be a jew 0.06% 1
if they want to make it this long so be it 0.06% 1
not my place to determine 0.06% 1
they can do what they want 0.06% 1
no comment 0.06% 1
doesn't matter to me, if you want to change you follow the rules 0.06% 1
they must follow the convictions of their belief system, thus it is not for me to say. 0.06% 1
it is there choice how long they need someone to study to convert. 0.06% 1
not my place to say 0.06% 1
it is what it is 0.06% 1
different strokes for different folks 0.06% 1
it's their business, so no it's not too long to me. 0.06% 1
too short 0.06% 1
i don't think any of them are too long 0.06% 1
undecided don't know a whole lot about it 0.06% 1
idc 0.06% 1
i don't understand their tradition or ways...so i can't say. 0.06% 1
no. conversion should take time so that people completely understand what they are agreeing to 0.06% 1
it's a persons personal choice 0.06% 1
that is there rules, so that is what it is. 0.06% 1
not if you're devoted and want to reform 0.06% 1
it doesn't matter to the person being converted, so it doesn't matter to me. 0.06% 1
there is a sanctification process in christianity also. 0.06% 1
since i'm not jewish i can't say if it's to long. 0.06% 1
i don't believe in conversion 0.06% 1
i do not have an opinion. not applicable. 0.06% 1
doesnt matter, whatever they believe 0.06% 1
it's much more complicated than that. 0.06% 1
none are too long 0.06% 1
i don't really care 0.06% 1
thank god that these are just man's doctrine and not god's. 0.06% 1
one neds to know what he/she is getting into and needs to learn the creeds in order to make a proper decision 0.06% 1
i dont care 0.06% 1
not necessary under the new covenant of grace. christianity base upon jesus' death and resurrection is all that's necessary, whether jew or non-jew. 0.06% 1
should be lifetime 0.06% 1
no. if someone truly believes then they won't mind the wait. 0.06% 1
whatever- god took 6 days 0.06% 1
not for me to say 0.06% 1
no, it's not too long 0.06% 1
it's a personal choice, the conversion is what it is 0.06% 1
if that is what their religion calls for 0.06% 1
none is too long 0.06% 1
not concerned or interested 0.06% 1
dunno 0.06% 1
it should take time to commit to a faith that you plan to have the rest of your life. 0.06% 1
g 0.06% 1
no, if one chooses to do it 0.06% 1
doesn't apply to me and i don't care 0.06% 1
none are too long. if you wanna be a jew - prove it! 0.06% 1
for christianity 0.06% 1
i have no personal knowledge of judaism, so i have no real way to form an opinion here. 0.06% 1
they're just fine as they are 0.06% 1
it takes as long as it takes for a reason 0.06% 1
no - people should not change religions lightly 0.06% 1
3.
3.
Do you know anyone who converted to Judaism?
Yes - someone I know
13%
203 votes
Yes - me!
3%
49 votes
No
83%
1279 votes
Other (please specify)
2%
26 votes
Other Answers Percentage Votes
1.16% 18
na 0.19% 3
unsure 0.06% 1
n/a 0.06% 1
who cares 0.06% 1
i could know someone who has converted to judaism, but i don't ask such questions. 0.06% 1
i'm considering it 0.06% 1
4.
4.
A successful Orthodox conversion is possible only if the convert promises to live as a Jew according to the Orthodox beliefs and keep ALL 613 commandments. Do you think
A successful Orthodox conversion is possible only if the convert promises to live as a Jew according to the Orthodox beliefs and keep ALL 613 commandments. Do you think
It's insane!
28%
438 votes
Wow...613 ways of connecting with God...
26%
409 votes
I am not religious so any commandments for me is an impositon
19%
301 votes
Only 613?! Piece of cake!
12%
192 votes
Other (please specify)
13%
209 votes
Other Answers Percentage Votes
3.10% 48
na 2.84% 44
n/a 1.61% 25
don't care 0.32% 5
not sure 0.32% 5
don't know 0.13% 2
none 0.13% 2
dont care 0.13% 2
other 0.13% 2
dont know 0.13% 2
none of the above 0.13% 2
n.a 0.06% 1
it's tradition 0.06% 1
hard to remember 613 0.06% 1
since i'm not jewish i can't say if this is to much. 0.06% 1
i am christian and want to keep gods commandments. 0.06% 1
ten commandments is where i come from. 0.06% 1
ha and the catholics thought that 10 commandments were hard to follow 0.06% 1
it's a personal choice 0.06% 1
how about the 10 commandments that are biblical. 0.06% 1
wow! 0.06% 1
if that's how you want to spend your time, go for it. 0.06% 1
it's a personal choice. 0.06% 1
interesting 0.06% 1
this survey is kind of sacreligous. 0.06% 1
if your converting you would know this.. so why the question 0.06% 1
to each their own 0.06% 1
idgaf 0.06% 1
if you are truly serious it is part of the trial you have to go through. 0.06% 1
still not my business 0.06% 1
no coment 0.06% 1
it is impossible for man to please god that is why christ came. 0.06% 1
it's impossible to keep. that's why jesus came. he is the fulfillment of the law 0.06% 1
no opinion 0.06% 1
this doesn't apply to me and i don't care 0.06% 1
i was born jewish, so it's not something i think about. adhering to the 613 commandments is a great thing to try to keep. 0.06% 1
wow! i had no idea there were that many...i only know the ten 0.06% 1
i do not have an opinion. not applicable. 0.06% 1
do they also offer animals in sacrifice as the ancient nation of israel did? 0.06% 1
i'm christian 0.06% 1
who cares 0.06% 1
well jesus combined all of these in his own body, so 0.06% 1
the religion can dictate whatever it wants 0.06% 1
glad they are not god's commandments, he like good and well being no matter what. 0.06% 1
go reform; you can always learn & become more observant. 0.06% 1
so all the rest of the jews follow all 613 commandments... 0.06% 1
i don't know 0.06% 1
again, i really don't give a fuck, sorry 0.06% 1
n 0.06% 1
i really don't care about that 0.06% 1
it's not my place to say 0.06% 1
if you are serious about converting, all of this is acceptable 0.06% 1
if you are religious then act religious but don't push your religion on to a non religious person but still be a friend 0.06% 1
? 0.06% 1
if this is what they want then it's not insane! 0.06% 1
no. it takes what it takes 0.06% 1
whatever they want. 0.06% 1
not applicable 0.06% 1
to each his own 0.06% 1
it is not for me to judge 0.06% 1
wow 0.06% 1
i think it is that person's business. 0.06% 1
it is good 0.06% 1
i will stick with jesus 0.06% 1
it's their life so let them do what ever they want !! 0.06% 1
i am a christian, i have trouble keeping 10 but jesus has me covered. 0.06% 1
no one can obey perfectly; therefore, a savior is required. 0.06% 1
again, if you want to change you follow the rules. 0.06% 1
again...who cares? 0.06% 1
i think it really is up to the individual if they want to keep to all those rules. i do not know anyone who can keep to the 613. 0.06% 1
no comment 0.06% 1
i respect anyone who would have the conviction to commit to this, though i don't believe in organized religion. 0.06% 1
it's fine by me 0.06% 1
possible with faith 0.06% 1
if that is what the person wants, that is their business 0.06% 1
again, if they want to who am i to say it is to much 0.06% 1
not possible. that's why jesus came & died b/c we can't possibly keep 10 commandments let alone 613 jewish laws 0.06% 1
not relevant 0.06% 1
non o 0.06% 1
gh 0.06% 1
cant verify this info 0.06% 1
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