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In Wikinoah, we attempt to present a range of traditional and authentic opinions concerning ~~Noahidism~~ Noahism and ~~Noahide~~ Noahite faith(s) within halakhic Judaism. To highlight the different approaches a selection of Rabbis have been chosen with an aim of highlighting the widest array of opinions, for the purpose of beginning discussion; this is not designed to be either a complete anthology of approaches, or a definitive word on categorizing the authories on this subject. The intention is to give us the language to distinguish and describe approaches, websites, groups, and leaders.

==Why is this important?==

The way halakhic Judaism views non-Jewish nations is of fundamental importance when trying to understand how to approach our national customs and faiths. Are our native traditions obstacles to the advancement of Noachide teachings (Exclusivist), are they neutral awaiting the illumination of Torah (Inclusivist), or they distorted truths awaiting reform (Universalist/Pluralist)? Do the non-Jewish nations have a subsidiary role to play in the process of world-redemption (Hierarchical) or do we have our own equally important role (Collective)? Is it best to approach Noachide teachings through the lens of rationalism (Historical-Mission) or spiritually (Metaphysical)? Is ~~Noahidism~~ Noahism one faith or many faiths? Is it built from the ground up, adding fulfilling traditions to the [[Seven Laws]]? Or perhaps from the top down, judging and filtering existing faiths & traditions through the lens of the [[Seven Laws]]? Within halakhic Judaism various Rabbinic authorities have approached this problem from several angles.

==How the approaches are categorized==

===Metaphysical===

Non-Jewish nations finds themselves not as part of a historical progression, but in the metaphysical realm. Other religions will be seen not as means of bringing individuals or nations to monotheism but as performing a metaphysical role. In this, it might be a particularly useful basis for discussions with metaphysically-inclined ~~Noahide~~ Noahite nations; For example a mutual encounter with the Greek Orthodox ~~Noahides~~ Noahites concerning theories of Divine glory, blessings and energies. However, metaphysical models are limited in their utility in an era where few embrace, or even understand, metaphysical language.

===Hierarchical===

:''Main article [[:Category:Joseph Soloveitchik Approach|Joseph Soloveitchik's Approach]]''

Conservative and isolationist approach. Held by the majority of halachic Jews today. Generally a "live and let live" approach. While denying that either Christianity or Islam qualifies as a ~~noahide~~ Noahite faith, it does not require them to change their faith. This approach is irrelevantist and avoids the question as to the nature of the ~~Noahide~~ Noahite faith.

====Chabad====

:''Main article [[:Category:Chabad Approach|Chabad Approach]]''

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Conservative approach based in part on teachings rooted in Jewish mysticism but mostly on the [[Rambam]]. Assumes that current religions are false and obstacles to the emergence of a true ~~noahide~~ Noahite faith. Based on the teachings of the [[Arizal]] (who counts 72 nations) and Rambam, exile is a manifestation of the cosmic reality of breakage and evil. The nations are not merely the non-Jews or anti-Israel; they are the same stuff as the evil at the beginning of creation. This leads to the notion that non-Jews have no souls, although this has been modified by the teachings of Rabbi [[Menachem Mendel Schneersohn]]. This approach is [[Judaism_and_Other_Religions#Exclusive Position|exclusivist]] & metaphysical and assumes that there is only one ~~Noahide~~ Noahite faith. This category includes the teachings of Rabbi [[Menachem Mendel Schneersohn]] as well as any other exclusivists quoted by Chabad based ~~Noahide~~ Noahite groups.

====Rambam====

===Liberal===

Any people who keep the Sheva Mitzvot are Meshulam (in covenant with HaShem) and Chochmei Umot HaOlam. Judaism does not go to war against them neither does it seek to exercise jurisdiction over them. This category includes the teachings of Rabbi [[Elijah Benamozegh]] and Rabbi [[Nachman of Breslov]] on ~~Noahides~~ Noahites and assumes that there are many ~~Noahide~~ Noahite faiths.

====Rabbi Benamozegh====

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