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Unfortunately, it is apparent that there is a serious ambiguity in the concept "structure of belief." Along with that, when examining my religion, it was discovered that there was a Friday night service where they observed the Torah and the Old Testament. During this service, it is pointed out that the fruits of the earth are given by God. "For me, an important part of Judaism is acknowledging that the fruits of the earth are gifts from God. Hence, Judaism prescribes the recitation of blessings as a way to elevate the physical into the realm of the spiritual. Blessings are recited before and after eating, before enjoying aromas such as spices, upon seeing pleasing sights such as rainbows, etc. On Friday evening, as Jews welcome in their Sabbath (Shabbat in Hebrew), blessings are recited over candles, wine, bread, children and more" (Katz). I see Judaism is a religion that people come together as one to worship God.

For my family and I, the high holiday of Rosh HaShanah is where people are judged by God. Furthermore,...

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It shows through the high holidays where they are judged by God for their actions and from their behavior for the previous year will affect the next upcoming year. At this point, Judaism installs in people that God controls their destiny and if they sin, they will be punish for it.
From there, through Judaism, God is the divine power in which they live through and for by obeying his words in the Torah.

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Basic Beliefs of Judaism. Retrieved March 6, 2008, at http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/cultural/religion/judaism/beliefs.html

Katz. Judaism. Retrieved March 7, 2008, from www.judaism.about.com


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