Judaism and Roman Catholicism Comparison

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In this article, the writer first provides an overview of Judaism and Roman Catholicism. The writer then presents a comparison of the two religions. The writer looks at Jewish and Roman Catholic beliefs in particular regarding God and Jesus Christ. The writer concludes that Judaism and Roman Catholicism have roots in the same culture and religious history that emerged in the Middle East. Both religions are monotheistic and believe ostensibly in the same God. Both religions share the same Old Testament books of the Bible. The writer maintains however, that in the history of both religions there have been important divergences from these common roots.

Outline:
Introduction: Brief Overview of Judaism and Roman Catholicism
Comparison
The Understanding of God
The Relevance of Jesus Christ
Original Sin
Heaven and Hell
Conclusion

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" In other words, sin from the Roman Catholic perspective is the measure of the distance from God or righteousness and this original sin is rectified by the intervention of the Son of God, Jesus Christ. In contrast, Judaism does not recognize the validity or the concept of original sin. In contrast to the Christian view of salvation, the Jewish view is that the individual is not born intrinsically good or bad. The focus in Judaism is on the moral will, which can overcome evil and temptation in the individual. There is a greater emphasis in Judaism on individual action and personal moral perception, compared to the more deterministic view of original sin in Catholicism. "

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• Key Terms in Christianity. Electronic document, http://www.aarweb.org/syllabus/syllabi/r/robbins/1JM8Q-PHIL203/ChristianTerms.html, accessed Nov 1, 2007.
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