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Lisa:

--- Quote ---Jimmy left Christianity to become a Noahide. He was inspired by the great Rabbi Meir Kahane and our very own Chaim Ben Pesach.
I wanted to know what he meant by "inspired by".
--- End quote ---

Chaimfan, thanks a good question for Yacov or Jimmy directly.  I think I remember Jimmy once posting something to the effect of Rabbi Kahane and Chaim "straightening him out" when he was going through a difficult time in his life.  In terms of becoming a Noahide, my guess is that it's one alternative to converting to Judaism, which is a difficult, lengthy process.  But that's just my guess. 

ftf:
As a Christian I do my best to follow those laws anyway...

Tzvi Ben Roshel1:
if Chaim and Rav Kahane did "preach", then whats the big deal? I think that being a light unto the nations means exactly just that. I also saw the Chabad at QC give out pamphlets to non-Jews about the 7 noahide laws which is a great Kiddush Hashe-m and a mitzva.

Lubab:
To Noachide Gentile:

Yes the Jews are also the son of Noah. But they are also the son's of Israel (aka Jacob) hence we Jews are called Bnei Yisrael (the sons of Jacob/Israel).

In truth every human being is a Noahide by birth, and it doesn't matter what you're observance level is.  The only question is are you a Noachide Chassid i.e. are you a Noachide who follows the Noachide commandments.

Another interesting thing:
While some people look at the Noachide laws and think they are obvious or easy, there is more to them than meets they eye. For instance, one of the laws is to establish "courts of justice", now this looks like it's already taken care of. However, commentaries explain that not just any courts are good enough. The court's should be courts based specifically on the Noachide commandments.

So it is really the Noachide's job to somehow campaign and have the courts legal framework be based on enforcing the Noachide laws.

Fruit of thy loins:
There's much more to it than meets the eye.  It is a process of spiritual purification.  Even experiencing despair is a transgression according to the Ask Noah site.  Noahide rules are really hard to follow.  That is why most gentiles will cling to Jesus because in Christian theology Jesus has already saved them from their sins and they can sit back and 'live like the devil', getting the best of this and the next world.


'Despair has no true existence, for it denies G-d's mercy, as well as His ability to alter the laws of nature or to intervene in history. The prophets of Israel taught that G-d seeks the repentance of Jews and non-Jews alike. [Jonah 4:11; Jeremiah 18:8] In a sense, this is the entire purpose of creation.

... Despair is the antithesis of faith. When one truly considers that everything is in G-d's hands and that everything is for the ultimate good, it is possible to be happy in all circumstances. Thus, the Talmud relates that a certain Sage ... would habitually remark, "This, too, is for the good." [4] '

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