Through his letters, Saul, flim-flammed many an audience on a number of topics, including but not limited to: direct conversion, circumcision, Sabbath and dietary laws. There weren't many others who damaged Christianity as much; Henry VIII by creating Roman Catholicism by Parliament, Martin Luther by institutionalizing anti-Semitism, the Millerite and Mormon movements of upstate New York and the tent evangelical movements.
Judaism is just fine. I have respect for a theology that basically says, "When you're ready, we're here."
appreciate the post, ONC....and appreciate the sentiment.