[malakhi]

I am saying that the Jews shared responsiblity in making Christianity and Judaism into separate religions.

And I say that disciples of Jesus who developed beliefs contrary to the teachings of Judaism (specifically, the divinity of Jesus) were responsible for splitting themselves off from Judaism. The Jews 'excommunicated' them, which was their right.

I think any Christian ought to regard this as a great tragedy in so far as it lays the groundwork for even greater tragedies in the future.

On this point we agree.

[RobbyS]

And I say that disciples of Jesus who developed beliefs contrary to the teachings of Judaism (specifically, the divinity of Jesus) were responsible for splitting themselves off from Judaism. The Jews 'excommunicated' them, which was their right. A question of fact should be raised. Were the Christians were barred from Synagogue less observant of the Law than the ordinary Jew? I thought that was the test of a Jew?