Nothing personal, dude. We’ve both been around here a long time.
Most FReepers have deeply held religious beliefs; that’s part of what makes us conservative. And while we each believe our own set is perfectly correct, it would be nice if in this space we don’t slam the other guy’s religion.
It is quite offensive to us Jews to have Catholics presume we need converting. Catholics believe that, and we understand their belief. But I would prefer they not make a public stink.
So, my b*tchslap to the Catholics who presume to tell us to convert. If they want to offend, then offenses are quite easy to find both directions, eh?
Catholics don’t tell Jews to convert. I recommend that you find out the facts before you shoot off your mouth.
Would that...
My father used to say "There will be a lot of surprised people in heaven" and I've always thought he was right. We shall see (I hope).
And I love you, too.
>>Catholics believe that, and we understand their belief. <<
No, most Catholics don’t.
I see a lot of uninformed people on this thread. Jewish and Catholic alike.
See post 134. It says this....
Take a closer look to the Second Vatican Council and its intent. In this context, the following statement stands out:
“A deepening Catholic appreciation of the eternal covenant between God and the Jewish people, together with a recognition of a divinely given mission to Jews to witness to God’s faithful love, leads to the conclusion that campaigns that target Jews for conversion to Christianity are no longer theologically acceptable in the Catholic Church,”
(that was in the 60’s)