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Judeo-Christian

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Judaism and Christianity considered as a common social tradition in Western culture. Characterized by patriarchy, hierarchy, and war; as well as reverence for particular sacred texts, such as the Torah and Talmud in the case of the former, or the Bible and the National Enquirer in the case of the latter.
Addendum: As Deborah909 suggests, the use of this term (especially by Christians) is somewhat questionable; while Christianity historically emerged out of Judaism the modern forms of the two do not have all that much in common. (See There is no "Judeo Christian" ethic for a more detailed discussion of the problem.)

It is my impression that when Christians -- and politically conservative Jews (such as Joe Lieberman) (not to be confused with Conservative Jews) -- make reference to "Judeo-Christian" ethics or culture, they are referring largely to the legalistic provisions of the Torah combined with their moralistic interpretations by Christian churches.


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There is no "Judeo Christian" ethic How can a thinking, rational adult be a monotheist? Jesus did not say this; it represents the perspective of a later or different tradition Christians don't believe that "being good" gets anyone into Heaven
Western culture People's Front of Judea The Christian Bible Euro-Americocentric
The Lonely Jew on Christmas culture shock The mutual problem of Christians and feminists Cal Thomas on "America as a Christian Nation"
Christian Family Network Rupert Murdoch The cause of religion The Eternal Footman
Morality vs. ethics The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism Talmud Jews for Allah
American Culture Christian Nation before Christian era Unitarian
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