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Old 09-24-2005, 08:10 PM
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Why is the Jewish religion considered a world-major religion - one of the big three - so to speak?

With 14 million members and even less observant ones, I don't see how Judaism has any right to classify itself as major, even if it was one of the "originals". Is paganism a "major" religion? Is Greek-god worship a major religion?

Shouldn't Buddhism, Shinto, etc. etc. be considered one of the big three over Judaism?

I don't buy the roots-of-western-religion argument, because Islam is not a Western religion.
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Old 09-24-2005, 08:14 PM
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Old 09-24-2005, 08:51 PM
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I think it is talked about in this context because the other big ones are aren't really religions per se. If they are by definition, then it is becasue these three have a God. As I understand it Buddha, for example, isn't a God. I could be wrong.

p.s. just saw bocablkr's post nearby - see his post for more detailed talk of Buddha, et al.
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Old 09-24-2005, 10:44 PM
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Philosophically, they are grouped as "Judeo-Christian" religions, and Judaism, aside from Sumerian cultures/religions, is considered the root of this tree of religions. So that is a major influence, but other than that association, who do you believe considers Judaism a major religion to date?
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the reason Judaism has so few members is that it does not seek converts. I've never gotten a Jewish pamphlet or anything, have you?
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Old 09-25-2005, 02:56 AM
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the reason Judaism has so few members is that it does not seek converts. I've never gotten a Jewish pamphlet or anything, have you?

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You have never seen this guy?

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Old 09-25-2005, 03:24 AM
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didn't you read the clubhouse sign, "<font color="red">No Goyim Allowed!</font>"?
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