On 03/09/2010 03:39 AM, Steven D'Aprano wrote:
even if you convert, which most rabbis don't allow and even those who do make it very difficult, you'll always be a Jew by conversion and not a "real" Jew.
In general, rabbis discourage conversion and make it hard because we're not a proselytizing religion, and being a properly observant Jew is not exactly easy. That being said, a convert is just as much a Jew as one who was born to it. In fact, their Hebrew name is ben/bas Abraham, son or daughter of Abraham, not to show they're a convert, but to tie them into our heritage. You, as a gentile may not consider them "real" Jews, but we do.
And, I might add, that entire bit of "salvation by faith" is completely foreign to Judaism. If you wish to earn Paradise, you do it by following the Law; for us actions really do speak louder than words.
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