The problem lies with the fact that many Christians are unaware of the history of forced conversions, Jews being burned at the stake, forced ghettos outside the vatican etc. There is a long history of this behavior. This country is very young, it does not share most of that guilt. But remember, many Jews here are either first or second generation Americans. They still feel that fear. It makes them hypersensitive and afraid. I always try to take that into consideration. I’ve seen Russian Jews who are new arrivals here stand in Shul and cry with wonder over the fact that they are now free to practice their faith.
The problem lies with the fact that many Christians are unaware of the history of forced conversions,
I understand and know abou the crusades. These were initiated by man - the Church and they were not following the teaching of Christ in the new testiment which are all of love - love of all. The early Church acted, at times, no better than the Islamists who hate and kill the “infidel” and for those I am sorry. Yes, Christians are directed to preach the gospel but only in love. God doesn’t want people to come to Him because they are beaten into it but to come because of the promises He gives us and our love for Him. In our times, a Christian knows that the Jewish people are the promised of God and his chosen people. That is why we respect, love and stand by them and all Isral - not to do so would bring about Gods displeasure because he blesses those who bless you (the Isralites) and curse those who curse you. I am sorry for so much fear but I am glad that the Jews can come to America and worship freely.