[Steve_Seattle]

"What sort of reaction would you have if another religion targeted you for conversion?"

Depending on their approach, I might find it annoying, but I wouldn't think they were doing something evil. By the way, I've never heard a Jewish person answer this question: If Judaism is for Jews only (which seems implied by Jewish reluctance to convert others to Judaism), and if Christianity and Islam are errors, what religion should the rest of us have, and where does our religion come from? Are we to be religious orphans, forever?

[thoughtomator]

I think Christianity is a fine religion for non-Jews, the best of all available alternatives, to my knowledge. The reason Jews don't attempt to convert others, and in fact discourage conversion, is that the essence of Judaism is choosing virtue of one's own free will. While we may disagree on specifics of doctrine, the essence of Christianity is very similar. So I guess what I am saying is that Christianity is essentially a vehicle for bringing the lessons of Judaism to non-Jews, which accords with its historical development.

[MarkL]

If Judaism is for Jews only (which seems implied by Jewish reluctance to convert others to Judaism)

That's an unfair characterization... Judaism is NOT "for Jews only." The reluctance to convert comes from centuries of forced conversion by others against the Jews, as well as the belief that if one wants to become Jewish, they will be welcomed, but the initiation needs to come from those who wish to convert.

There's a saying though, that not everyone was born to be a Jew, meaning that if you're going to be an observant, religious Jew, there are many obligations, and many people are simply not willing or able to perform those obligations. Including the vast majority of Jews.

Mark