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Too many Christians fail to realize that Judaism and Christianity are so intertwined as to be twin flowers from the same bud. The history of Christianity is the history of Judaism. The God of Abraham was, and is, the God (and Father) of Christ Jesus. Neither of our religious strains can be forever separated from the other. We are Christians and Jews, as the Christ was Jewish....a Jewish carpenter.

I do believe the Rabbi who started this is likely stricken with grief and shock at what his actions spawned. Hopefully, by signing this petition, we can make it right together. In a spirit of religious brotherhood and interdependence for the survival of both our faiths.

Perhaps this week I'll pick up a menorah and display it along with our Christmas tree. Then, we can reflect on the wonderful blessing that God granted us in the birth of a small Jewish child, born of a virgin mother, in a manger, in Bethlehem, who came to be the shepherd of a world seeking His Father.

Great post Thumper, in fact, the true reason for Hanukkah has as much to do with Christians as it does Jews. The survival of Judaism in 165 BC is kinda important to our existence.

So, as I've told others. Merry Christmas, and Happy Maccabee Month. Buy a Rifle, Hug your wife, and give thanks for those who've stood up righteousness.