[ambrose]

This only points to a mutual history of nasty name-calling by extremists on both sides. However, it can't be forgotten who had vast numerical superiority and was in a position to act on their prejudices by force, for the past 2000 years.

By the way, it is unlikely that a secular Jew has any idea what is said in the Talmud, and the Orthodox Jews have been largely silent, or even supportive, re The Passion.

[PeoplesRep_of_LA]

and the Orthodox Jews have been largely silent, or even supportive, re The Passion.

Huh? You've been following a TOTALLY different story than I have. Micheal Medved and Dennis Prager sure, but Orthodox Jews....sing me another song. http://www.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,4057,8814988%255E1702,00.html