Obessed with judaism though i'm catholic...such an oddball -_-

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For years now I've had, what I believe to be, an unusually strong attraction even dare I say obsession towards Judaism whether it be the religion, the culture, the people etc. But I’m a Catholic, but I won’t hold back that I LOVE Jewish culture just everything about it I have quite a knowledge of Judaism probably more then some other Christians, I’ve been wanting to celebrate every Jewish holiday that comes by,seriously every December I ask my mom if we can celebrate Hanukkah she laughs never thinking I'm serious when I am, I have a few Star of David and a L’Chaim pendant, I have a yarmulke(though out of respect I never wear it one I'm not Jewish two I'm a girl...), I’ll check food products to see if they’re kosher and on the top of my Christmas list is a menorah…I could write a book...

Yet again I’m not Jewish, never personally knew a Jew, and never stepped into a synagogue for a service. In fact most people I grew up with were Christians, I went to Catholic school from kindergarten to 12th grade and I go to church any Sunday I’m not too lazy get up. As much as I love Judaism time I don’t think it’d be wise for me to convert I could probably do all the things it’d take to make such a leap and my family told me that wouldn’t mind and in fact wonder why I haven’t done so so far. Though my Dad thinks I should either convert to Judaism or leave it alone and not "mess" with it by wearing Stars of David as decorations, I wold NEVER wear a religious object for JUST decoration let me clear that up.

So many reasons for me not wanting to convert the main one in feeling that’d I’d be turning my back on the religion giving to me or converting and finding out that it’s not what I like and then wanting to “re-convert”. But I have started to “adopt” Judaism as part of my heritage I don’t know if it’s possible to be “part Jewish” and “part Catholic” so many people say it won’t work, but I still "spiritually" claim myself as being a “CathJew”. …..am I weird?

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  • [Old Memory]
    12 years ago | pl

    i feel like i was meant to be a jew. i have always felt a connection with judaism out of all other religions. i was never raised religiously, but i had jewish friends and i connect to them and their family so well. it feels like welcoming and right to be with them that i feel a part of them. i also fit right in. people often think i am jewish because my name is sarah and i look jewish which is very stereo typical, i know, but seriously people have been surprised when i tell them i am not jewish. but it makes me feel good when someone thinks i am. i want to be jewish but i have no idea why i feel such a connection to it or why it appeals to me. maybe i just feel lost having not been raised in a certain culture and i feel like being a jew is where i belong. but at the same time, i don't feel ready to actually convert. i'm only 16 and it might just be a phase of not having an identity. i also don't want to be disrespectful because i'm not a religious person i just feel attached culturally to jews. but i feel like i am being rude for wanting to be jewish so badly for like no reason......

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  • structuredproduct
    11 years ago | pl

    I'm jewish. It's awesome.

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  • nanotube
    13 years ago | pl

    Normal. You're like a transgender, you're a Jew trapped in a Catholic body. If you convert it will be like having a sex change - the traditionalists in your family won't like it, but in years to come when they see how happy you are, they will understand and respect your decision. Seriously, convert. It will be like coming out of the closet, you will never look back.

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    • home
      11 years ago | pl

      good for you conmvert and change your life .

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  • jessmartian
    13 years ago | pl

    You might want to look into past life stuff though you might not believe in it. Check out Brian Weiss

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  • [Old Memory]
    13 years ago | pl

    same prob wit me dude

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  • Cheese123
    10 years ago | pl

    If you've found something you love, you might want to keep it in your life. Catholics seem to love Jews now. It's great! Be what you want to be, just know that both religions are golden in theirown ways.

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  • capcrunch6
    11 years ago | pl

    נ ש ה ג

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  • capcrunch6
    11 years ago | pl

    I converted to judaism 20 years ago because I just, well, didn't get the whole Christianity thing. I think you would make a very good jew. Talk to your local Rabbi, learn hebrew, and read the torah before you convert.

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  • BobPopTot
    13 years ago | pl

    As long as you respect both religions, I believe you can. Additionally, I think you should do what you believe in and what you love. If you like Judaism, you can support it.

    One more thing: I'm not sure if you can be a true Jewish person because your mother isn't, but I might be wrong. Best luck and it's normal.

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  • Sheep
    13 years ago | pl

    i have no idea wether this is normal or not but if it makes you spiritually happy and stable then why not? do what makes you happy.

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