Approaches

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There are some fundamentally different approaches taken by the Bnai Noach movement. This overview is probably completely wrong, but at least it is a start.

Here is a brief overview of these approaches (listed A-Z by last name):

Rabbi Benamozegh

Liberal approach based in part on teachings rooted in Jewish mysticism. Assumes that current religions are distorted Bnei Noach faiths. This approach assumes that there are many Noahide faiths.

Chabad

Liberal approach based in part on teachings rooted in Jewish mysticism. Assumes that current religions are false and obstacles to the emergence of a true noahide faith. This approach assumes that there is only one Noahide faith.

Rambam

Conservative and described as "harsh" approach, decreeing capital punishment for the smallest crimes. Assumes that current religions are false, but part of the process of preparing mankind for the truth. This approach assumes that is only one Noahide faith.

Rabbi Soloveitchik

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 faith, it does not require them to change their faith. This approach avoids the question as to the nature of the Noahide faith.

Tosafists

Liberal approach based what appear to be compromises for comercial and social reasons. Assumes that current religions are distorted Bnei Noach faiths. This approach assumes that there are many Noahide faiths.

See also

Catagories will be used to classify different approaches to the Bnei Noach movement. This will assist the reader to identify material posted at different pages as belonging to one or the other approaches.