[priceofreedom]

My reply to yours is not to disagree with your opinion, which you are entitled to. All of the quotes that you used were from the new testament and so do not pertain to Judaism and what we believe. when you use the term "christ" you attach it to Jesus. Jews never accepted Jesus as the Messiah, therefore anything he said or was written later has absolutely no weight on Judaism or our perceptions. On a personal note, I believe that the fast growing secular population in Israel today may have a huge effect on the state of the nation....but thats just my opinion.

[Cacophonous]

Thank you.

You are exactly right - the very non-acceptance of Christ by Jews as the promised Messiah - and hence of the New Testament - is what separates Jews and Christians. Obviously.

But my saying what I did, and my belief that (on a related issue) the only way to salvation is through Christ, does not make me anti-Jewish or intolerant or anything of that sort, anymore than a Jew's claim that I am following a false Messiah makes him anti-Christian or intolerant (I know you have not accused me of such, and I appreciate it, but others have).

But I will try to persuade, and barring that, at least enjoy a civil discussion. And I take no offense at Jews evangelizing their faith.

Again, thank you.