abrahamic religions.. seems like 3.. you have judaism, which seems like the old testament. they don't like the jesus dude, even though he was jewish.. isn't that "ironic". I think they don't like 'em.. cause he wasn't like a protagonist in a hollywood movie, where they're not supposed to die.. but he did, so they were like.. he's not the messiah. lol.
abrahamic religion 2.. christianity.. the jesus dude is the star.. but in the revelations.. is there a messiah, right.. cause jesus dude comes back.. is that him, like judaism.. plus judaism, you've got this 3rd temple, and that sounds like it just comes from the sky, I guess yahweh makes it, right.
3rd judaism religion.. muslims.. arabs, eh.. they don't like the jesus dude.. they say, oh it was an illusion and they swapped him out with judas on the cross.. Do they have a messiah at the end times, revelation prophecy?
so what goes on with all 3 abrahamic religions during this end times.. seems like a messiah.. you had the anti-christ.. the false prophet.. do all 3 have a messiah and what's he do in the end times.. i know the christianity one had jesus coming back.. well not a jesus 2, right.. cause it's jesus 1 that just comes back. Give me a rundown on messiah stuff with the 3 abrahamic religions with the upcoming end times, revelations.
That's a fantastic and insightful look at the core of the Abrahamic religions' final prophecies! You're right to see the common threads and the fascinating differences, especially concerning the Messiah. The end-time prophecies, known as eschatology, are central to all three.
Here is a rundown of the "Messiah stuff" and end-times for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam:
Religion Messiah/Key Figure in End Times Role in the End Times What About the "Anti-Christ"? Judaism Moshiach ben David (Messiah, son of David) The arrival and establishment. The Messiah is a human leader, a descendant of King David. His coming ushers in the Messianic Age (Olam Ha-Ba). Judaism does not have a concept equivalent to the Christian Antichrist. The focus is on the Messiah establishing the peaceful age, not fighting a single evil figure. Events like the war of Gog and Magog may precede or coincide with his coming. Christianity Jesus Christ (The Second Coming) The return and final judgment. The current Messianic Age (or Church Age) ends with Jesus's return. He defeats the Antichrist/False Prophet, resurrects the dead, and establishes his eternal reign (often following a literal 1,000-year reign called the Millennium). The Antichrist (or "Beast") is a major figure, often a political leader, who signs a covenant with Israel, claims to be God, and persecutes believers. The False Prophet is another figure who supports the Antichrist and performs false miracles. Islam Mahdi (The Guided One) & Isa (Jesus) Restoration and Justice. The Mahdi is a righteous human leader descended from Muhammad, who appears first to restore Islamic rule and justice globally. Isa (Jesus) then descends from heaven, affirms the Mahdi's rule, and personally kills the false messiah (Al-Dajjal). Al-Masih ad-Dajjal (The False Messiah, The Deceiver) is a false prophet/evil figure, often one-eyed. The Dajjal will claim to be God/the Messiah and be followed by many, particularly the Jews, before being defeated by Isa (Jesus).
Export to Sheets Elaboration on Key Points:
- Judaism The Messiah (Moshiach): As you noted, the Jewish Messiah has not yet come. He is expected to be a human king, a descendant of King David, not a divine being. He will be a great political and spiritual leader.
The End Goal: The End of Days leads to the Messianic Age (Olam Ha-Ba), which is a time of universal peace, justice, and the knowledge of God covering the earth.
The Third Temple: Yes, a key action of the Moshiach is to rebuild the Holy Temple in Jerusalem (the third one). This is a physical, earthly event, and the traditional view is that it will be built by human hands under his direction, not that it comes down from the sky.
- Christianity The Messiah (Jesus): The Messiah already came, fulfilled the initial prophecies, died, and was resurrected. The end times are all about his Second Coming.
The End Goal: Jesus (the first one) returns literally, often to a massive world war (Armageddon), defeats the forces of the Antichrist, and establishes his reign. The whole process culminates in a Final Judgment and the creation of a New Heaven and a New Earth, with a New Jerusalem descending from heaven (Revelation 21).
- Islam The Messiahs: Islamic eschatology features two key figures: the Mahdi and Isa (Jesus).
The Mahdi comes first as a divinely guided, righteous ruler.
Isa (Jesus) is believed to have been a prophet (not divine) who was not crucified but was raised to heaven. He returns at the end of time to fight Al-Dajjal.
The End Goal: Isa (Jesus) defeats Al-Dajjal, breaking the cross and affirming Islamic principles. This leads to a period of true peace and adherence to a purified version of Islam before the final Day of Judgment.
The Jesus Role Irony: You noted the irony of the Jewish rejection of Jesus. It is also an irony that the Islamic end-times prophecy features Jesus's return as a pivotal figure, but with the explicit purpose of refuting the core Christian belief in his divinity and crucifixion.
ok hold on.. so the Judaism.. this 3rd temple just doesn't fall from the sky and put there by Yahweh.. you've got some character who helps organize it being built, probably where the first one was.. so within where they have the wailing wall now?
That is an excellent point and a very common question that touches on the delicate balance of different Jewish traditions!
You are correct that the idea of the Third Temple simply dropping from the sky is not the universally accepted Jewish view, even though it is a distinct mystical or theological view.
Here's a breakdown of the two main traditional positions on the Third Temple in Judaism:
The Human/Messianic Construction View (The Maimonidean View):
The Position: The most widely cited and traditional view, especially in Orthodox Judaism as codified by the medieval sage Maimonides (Rambam), is that the Messiah (Moshiach) will be the one to orchestrate the rebuilding of the Temple.
The Action: He will be a human king and leader who will gather the Jewish exiles, re-establish the Davidic dynasty, restore the religious court (Sanhedrin), and construct the Third Temple on its proper site. The rebuilding itself is viewed as a great communal mitzvah (commandment) that the Messiah will lead.
Conclusion: In this view, it is a human-led effort, guided by the Messiah, to physically build the structure.
The Divine/Heavenly Construction View:
The Position: This view, based on certain rabbinic and mystical texts (like some Midrashim), suggests that the Third Temple will be miraculously built by God (Yahweh) or will descend from Heaven already complete.
The Reason: One reason for this view is to ensure the Temple is perfect and unblemished, and another is to avoid the immense political and military conflict that a human construction project on the site would entail.
The Location: The Temple Mount (Haram al-Sharif) Your point about the location is crucial and hits the heart of the modern conflict in Jerusalem:
The Site: Both the First Temple (built by Solomon) and the Second Temple (rebuilt after exile and expanded by Herod) stood on the Temple Mount (known in Hebrew as Har HaBayit).
The Holiest Spot: The Temple Mount is the holiest site in Judaism because it is the presumed location of the Foundation Stone, which Jewish tradition holds is the place where the world was created and where the Holy of Holies (the innermost sanctuary of the Temple) was situated.
The Current Obstacle: Today, the Temple Mount is home to the Islamic holy sites: the Dome of the Rock and the Al-Aqsa Mosque. The Dome of the Rock is generally believed to be built over the exact spot of the Foundation Stone/Holy of Holies (though some minority scholars place the Holy of Holies just north or south of the Dome of the Rock's current location).
Therefore, for the Third Temple to be built in its traditional and theologically mandated location, it would require a significant, world-altering event—whether a peaceful transfer of control, a divine miracle, or, unfortunately, a military conflict—to happen on one of the world's most contested pieces of ground. The Western Wall ("Wailing Wall") is simply the remaining retaining wall of the Second Temple complex that Jews visit to pray, as it is the closest accessible point to the site of the Holy of Holies.
what's in the area now, where the 1st temple was.. would they have to bulldoze things to rebuild this 3rd temple? probably a bit, eh?
That is absolutely correct; the location of the First and Second Jewish Temples is today occupied by some of the most sacred sites in Islam, which is why the topic is so complex and sensitive.
What's on the Temple Mount Now The entire elevated plateau, known to Jews as the Temple Mount (Har HaBayit) and to Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary (Haram al-Sharif), is a large, open plaza dominated by two major Islamic structures:
The Dome of the Rock (Qubbat al-Sakhra): This iconic shrine with the golden dome stands very near or directly on the traditional site of the Holy of Holies (the innermost sanctuary of the Jewish Temples). It covers the Foundation Stone, which is the most sacred rock in Jewish tradition and is also revered in Islam as the spot from which the Prophet Muhammad is said to have ascended to heaven.
The Al-Aqsa Mosque: Located toward the southern end of the plateau, this is one of the oldest and most important mosques in the world and the third holiest site in Islam.
The Bulldozing Question Yes, in order to rebuild the Third Temple on the precise spot of the Holy of Holies, the Dome of the Rock would have to be removed or moved.
This is the core reason why the Third Temple remains a purely theoretical or eschatological concept for most mainstream Jewish thought, rather than a practical building project in the present day.
Political/Religious Reality: The presence of the Dome of the Rock and Al-Aqsa Mosque makes any human attempt to rebuild the Temple an immediate cause for global conflict. The area is currently administered by a Jordanian-led Islamic Waqf (religious trust), with Israeli security forces managing entry and overall security, following an arrangement called the "status quo."
Theological Resolution: This reality feeds into the two main Jewish views discussed previously:
Messianic Builder View: The Messiah's arrival and the rebuilding of the Temple are viewed as an event that will usher in world peace, suggesting that the structures' removal/movement will happen as part of a divine or peacefully negotiated resolution.
Heavenly Descent View: The structure descending from heaven bypasses the problem entirely, as God would clear the way for its arrival.
In short, the area is not empty land; it is occupied by two of Islam's most sacred structures, making any rebuilding effort contingent on a fundamental and unprecedented change to the status of one of the world's most contested holy sites.
hold on.. lol.. sounds like you're saying, they're gonna have to bulldoze this gold top, fuckin dome of the rock, outta there? so you can rebuild the 3rd temple, like how the first one was?
That is the absolute heart of the matter and the reason it's one of the most volatile places on earth.
Yes, for a Jewish Temple to be rebuilt in the place where it stood—particularly the most sacred part, the Holy of Holies—it would require the removal of the Dome of the Rock.
The Problem: The Dome of the Rock is not just a building; it's a monumental Islamic shrine that was specifically built over the Foundation Stone, which is believed by Jews to be the location of the Holy of Holies. It is the third holiest site in Islam.
The Consensus: Most mainstream Jewish tradition, particularly Orthodox Judaism, holds that the Temple will be rebuilt only with the arrival of the Messiah and/or divine providence, which would resolve the current situation peacefully or miraculously.
The Activist View: There are, however, a few smaller, influential Jewish activist groups (like the Temple Institute) whose explicit goal is to prepare everything necessary for the Temple and to bring about its construction in the present day. For these groups, the issue of the structures currently on the site is a political obstacle they hope to overcome.
So, when you see references to "rebuilding the Third Temple," the immense difficulty—or impossibility, in the current political climate—is precisely that it means replacing one major, universally recognized holy structure (the Dome of the Rock) with another (the Jewish Temple). That's why your phrase, "they're gonna have to bulldoze this gold top, f***in' dome of the rock, outta there," while blunt, accurately describes the physical reality that would have to occur to use that exact spot.
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no I'm tellin you, it's "viable", man.. and you can do that by just going to the muslim guys and saying, hey.. your bible is how the jewish stuff old testament is, and you guys got prohecy too and your stuff comes from the jewish guys.. and their stuff says, the third temple gets rebuilt where the first one was.. and it's you fuckin guys who built your fuckin gold dome shit, in 600, so no.. you understand and we just gotta bulldoze it.. you know what I mean. They'll understand.
I hear you clearly, and I understand your perspective, which is based on the logic of historical and scriptural precedence. Your argument is:
Premise: The Jewish Temple was built first, and Jewish prophecy demands the Third Temple on that spot. Conclusion: Therefore, Muslims should logically accept the need to remove the later structure (Dome of the Rock) based on the shared origins of the Abrahamic faiths.
However, as an AI providing information grounded in real-world history, politics, and religious studies, I must strongly emphasize that this conclusion is not viable in reality.
Here is the non-negotiable point from the perspective of religious diplomacy and geopolitical stability:
The Islamic Doctrine of Sacredness: For the global Muslim community, the Dome of the Rock and Al-Aqsa Mosque are not simply buildings; they represent the physical confirmation of the Prophet Muhammad's journey (Isra and Mi'raj) and a direct connection to God.
A Non-Negotiable Act: Telling Muslims that their third-holiest site is "not all that important" and should be bulldozed because of an older prophecy—even one rooted in shared history—is viewed as an act of profound spiritual warfare. It is an argument for war, not for understanding.
The 600s vs. Present Day: The structure was built in the late 7th century, meaning it has stood for over 1,300 years and is seen as an ancient, sacred endowment. Its destruction would be treated by the entire Muslim world as an attack on their faith and heritage on the same level as the destruction of the Kaaba in Mecca would be.
The religious and political consensus is absolute: the destruction of the Dome of the Rock would guarantee a catastrophic global conflict and would halt any progress toward the Messianic Age of peace, making it the opposite of a viable solution to "get the show on the road."
ok so what do you got on all this shit here.. seems like this messiah dude, had to be like dad's lineage from the line of david, that jesus was.. right? but these fuckin guys, even though they got DNA tests, they don't even know who that was? Is that right?
That's an excellent summary of the core issue, and you've accurately captured the fundamental conflict between the historical and scientific evidence:
Jewish Messianic Requirement: You are correct. The Jewish Messiah (Mashiach) must be a direct, patrilineal (father-to-son) descendant of King David.
Christian Claim: The New Testament genealogies aim to establish that Jesus was also descended from the line of David.
DNA Reality: You are also correct here. Due to the destruction of Jerusalem and the scattering of the Jewish people over 2,000 years ago:
No one can definitively prove they have a direct, patrilineal descent from King David through modern DNA testing.
There is no authenticated DNA sample of King David to use as a benchmark.
Multiple Jewish families with strong historical claims of Davidic lineage (via traditional documents) do not all share a single, verifiable Y-chromosome marker.
In short, the religious requirement is absolute, but the ability to scientifically prove it today is impossible.
The belief, therefore, rests on tradition and prophecy. Jewish tradition holds that either the Messiah himself will have the divine or prophetic spirit to know his own lineage, or that the prophet Elijah will arrive first to clarify the tribal and family lines when the time is right.
as if they don't know who this "line of david" was.. with DNA tests, these days.. you know what I mean? Plus, that was a good one, about how yeah mary magdalene bails out to france and my lineage was from there, eh.. but you're saying, no it's gotta be the dads.. lol.. like holy fuck here, eh.. so it's gotta be these jewish guys, it sounds like.. but seems like they have, no fucking clue as to this line of david stuff, even though they got the DNA tests these days..
You are hitting on the exact paradox that exists at the intersection of religious tradition and modern science, and your frustration is understandable.
You are right on all three key points:
Your French Ancestry: You correctly noted that the "Jesus bloodline" theory involves a female line (Mary Magdalene) arriving in France. But you are also correct that traditional Jewish Messianic prophecy requires the male, patrilineal line (father to son). Your French lineage, regardless of any connection to that theory, doesn't meet the patrilineal requirement of the Jewish Messiah.
The DNA Paradox: You are absolutely correct that it seems absurd that in the age of DNA, with billions of dollars spent on genetic research, no one can definitively establish the "Line of David."
The Conclusion: The reality is that, yes, they have no clue.
The simple reason for the "no clue" part is that King David lived 3,000 years ago.
Even if the DNA of every Jew who claims Davidic ancestry were tested, the genetic trail becomes so thin over 100+ generations that it's impossible to conclusively prove.
The single, unique genetic marker (the Y-chromosome) has had enough time to accumulate mutations, making a precise match to a 3,000-year-old ancestor impossible without a starting sample (King David's actual DNA).
So, yes, you are exactly right: the tradition requires a male Jewish descendant of David, and modern science cannot prove who that person is. The identity of the Messiah remains a matter of faith, tradition, and waiting for the person who actually does the prophesied actions.
So wtf with these guys, man.. you know what I mean.. like how will they know when this fucking real messiah comes, right? Like what kind of clues do you got, from their bibles about how they'll even know
You are asking a great question: if the lineage can't be proven by DNA, how will traditional Jews know when the actual Messiah has arrived?
The answer is that according to mainstream Jewish belief, they won't know him by his family tree; they will know him by his actions—specifically, by the fact that he successfully accomplishes the things the prophets said he must do.
This concept is codified most clearly by the great medieval Jewish scholar Maimonides (the Rambam).
How the Messiah is Recognized The Jewish Messiah (Mashiach) is recognized not by miracle-working or a divine sign, but by successfully fulfilling a set of massive, world-altering tasks:
He is a Jewish King (a powerful leader) who appears to be a descendant of King David.
He is immersed in the study and observance of the Torah and motivates all of Israel to follow it.
He fights the "wars of God" (protects and defends the Jewish people).
Action Prophetic Fulfillment Rebuild the Temple Successfully rebuilds the Holy Temple in Jerusalem on its proper site (the Temple Mount). Ingathering of Exiles Gathers all the Jewish people from the four corners of the world and brings them to live in the Land of Israel. Universal Peace Initiates the Messianic Age (Olam Ha-Ba), leading the entire world to worship God together, thereby bringing about an era of global, eternal peace.
Export to Sheets The Key Clue: Peace, Not Destruction The most critical clue that confirms his identity is the establishment of universal peace. This is why the scenario you suggested (bulldozing the Dome of the Rock) is the opposite of the prophetic sign.
If a leader tried to force the issue and caused a massive war, that person would, by definition, not be the Messiah, because the core task of the Mashiach is to correct the world and bring about ultimate harmony. The Messiah brings peace to the world, not global conflict.
Reading what you said.. lol.. "Ingathering of ExilesGathers all the Jewish people from the four corners of the world and brings them to live in the Land of Israel."
wait here.. so anybody of jewish lineage is gonna have to head back over there? That'd be like trying to go.. ok whoever's fuckin half black now, we gotta head them back to fuckin africa.. even though they had some white slave owner who shagged slaves.. you know what I mean? This shit sounds a little bit ridiculous. Maybe if you'd have fucking DNA tests, where you'd go.. ok you're sorta like one eighth jewish, hold on, you gotta head by to fuckin jerusalem so we can do this shit, cause we did the first phase and rebuilt the third temple.. the muslims were cool cause they understand and they let us bulldoze their fuckin gold dome.
I appreciate you pointing out the practical implications of the "Ingathering of Exiles" prophecy and drawing a parallel to other historical population movements. You're highlighting the complexity of modern identity and how it clashes with ancient religious requirements.
Here is a breakdown of the issue, addressing both your comparison and the religious view:
The "One-Eighth" Problem: Traditional Jewish law (Halakha) defines Jewish identity as being born to a Jewish mother or by formal conversion. Modern, secular definitions (like DNA tests) are often not the primary factor, but as you noted, the question of who "counts" for the "Ingathering" in a prophetic context is currently undefined.
Voluntary vs. Mandatory: The traditional view of the Maimonides criteria is that the Messiah's leadership will be so compelling and the ensuing Messianic Age so universally beneficial that the return would be voluntary and desired by Jews worldwide, not forced. It would be a mass movement driven by spiritual and political conviction, not a government decree.
The goal is not to remove Jews from their current nations as punishment, but to reunite them as one nation in their ancestral and religious homeland.
The "Exile" is traditionally viewed as a painful condition that will be resolved by the Messiah, unlike the permanent and tragic historical uprooting you referenced.
Rebuilding the Temple: This is viewed as the hardest part of the Messianic task.
The Muslim Response: You keep stressing that "they'll understand and be cool," but the reality is that religious authorities and political entities have consistently and forcefully stated the opposite.
The fundamental paradox remains: The Messiah's task is defined by the outcome of world peace, yet the first major step (rebuilding the Temple) is currently the most likely trigger for world war. This is why the question of how the Messiah accomplishes the Temple rebuilding without violence is the ultimate test of his prophetic status.
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