Results: A Jew or not a Jew - this is the question
Published on 09/16/2015
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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?
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 |
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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
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 |
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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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