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Judaism teaches about a Divine Mandate known as the Seven Noahide Laws, which are G-d's universal laws for all mankind as taught to Moses and recorded in the Torah.1
The Askmoses Answer:
Every creation, and certainly every person, was created by G-d for a specific purpose. Aside for every person’s unique, personal mission, there are general rules by which every person must abide in order to fulfill the general purpose of his individudal creation; namely, to establish fertile grounds (where G-dliness can be revealed) and create a stable environment (where G-d can dwell).
For this purpose G-d gave humanity seven universal laws; basic laws which ensure that the world remains a civilized society, and a society that does not deny its Creator. It is therefore important that all these laws be observed as Divine mandates, not just as "ethical ideas".
Every creation, and certainly every person, was created by G-d for a specific purpose.
These seven laws are called the “Seven Noahide Laws,” for they are mandatory for all descendants of Noah, the progenitor of modern humanity.
Judaism does not encourage non-Jews to convert to Judaism, for we believe that a non-Jew who follows his laws can lead a fulfilling spiritual life. In fact, a non-Jew who studies and observes the Noahide Commandments is equal to the High Priest who enters the Holy of Holies on Yom Kippur.4
These are the Seven Laws:
1. Not to worship idols.2. Not to blaspheme.3. Not to murder.4. Not to steal.5. Not to be involved in illicit sexual behavior (adultery, incest, homosexuality, etc.).6. Not to eat the limb of a living creature [not to be cruel to animals].7. To establish courts of justice to enforce these laws.
See also Other than the Seven Noahide Laws can a non-Jew observe Mitzvahs? and www.asknoah.org. Askmoses also recommends the following books: The Path of the Righteous Gentile by Rabbi Yakov Rugalsky, and The Divine Code by Rabbi Moshe Weiner
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To me, it seems to be a lot easier to observe seven laws than 613, and if you really can reach the same spiritual level following them as you say, why opt for 613?
Basically, what are the advantadges of a non-Jew converting? Divine reward?
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