Why Is the Non-Jew to Blame for Not Receiving the Torah?

Hello! My friend asked me the following question: "Assuming there is only one God, doesn't that mean all people should have the same 'visions and feelings' of that God? Why doesn't a Muslim receive messages from the Jewish God? And why is the non-Jew to blame for not receiving the Torah? I would appreciate an explanation of Judaism's perspective."

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Greetings,

Christians and Muslims, in practice, believe in the God of Israel, who created the world and brought the people of Israel out of Egypt; however, they attribute additional characteristics to Him or follow false prophets who spoke in His name. But fundamentally, they have recognition of Hashem who created the world and the Torah of Israel.

Hashem does not expect the same understanding from non-Jews as He does from the chosen people, and hence, He responds to them according to their level and ability. For Hashem is "merciful to all His works."

Nonetheless, our sages have taught: "In the way a person wishes to go, that is the way he is led from heaven." That means a person who seeks justification for disbelief (to be "an atheist") will find such justification, and a person who seeks to deceive himself will find excuses to deceive himself, and so on. As the sages said: "He who comes to purify is assisted, and he who comes to defile is given an opening" (Yoma 38b).

Therefore, a non-Jew (and of course also a Jew) who genuinely wishes to find the true God, Hashem Himself will send messengers and guide him to the Torah of Israel. It is no coincidence that the Torah is the most printed, published, and influential book worldwide. When the true Messiah arrives, there will be no one who does not know the Torah of Israel, because every person has the power to arrive at the truth if they sincerely seek it.

Whoever desires to achieve the truth about life, Hashem will guide them to find the truth. And whoever is only searching for "messages" to justify their path will find such "messages" to justify it, as what a person asks of Hashem in their heart is what they will receive. This is the secret of free choice.

See here how every person in the world can arrive at the Torah:

https://www.hidabroot.org/he/comment/reply/872

I request you to search Google for the words "A Fateful Conversation." It is very important to read this booklet, as it contains expanded answers to your questions, both on the truth of the Torah as compared to other religions, as well as on the meaning of life and why Hashem created humans. Highly recommended.

Regards,
Daniel Bels