[MeanWestTexan]

"In my home town in Iowa, the Jewish Temple was once a Protestant church. But go ahead and deny that such things are possible." Gosh, you're awfully brave to debate Jewish law with a Jew. First, a "Temple" would almost certainly be a Reform congregation. Reform Jews (as opposed to Orthodox, which have "shuls" or the like) have no problem in this regard. Heck, Reform Temples and Episcopal Churches often share the same building. <>> More importantly, a building that USED TO BE used as a church is completely different than a current sanctuary, as there is no fear that someone would consider the presence of Jews as an endorsement of teh validity of the religion.

[w1andsodidwe]

Aha, so some Jewish worshipers are better than others? Ok, fine.

Actually, I know this because of a friendship I had in the 70's. I was treated very badly by his roommate because I of course was not Jewish. I even caused him to sin one day, because my friend called me on the phone on the Sabbath and his voice was carried over the phone line to my ear. He began beating my friend because I caused him to sin simply by being at the other end of a phone call which I did not originate.

However, I don't think such beliefs should be the basis for law in this country.