From my post in 58: “evangelical Christians think Jews (and everyone else) should convert”. Actually, I think this is the rub of the problem. I do not know much about Judaism, but I don’t believe Jews make any great effort to convince others to become Jews.
One CAN convert, and some have done so throughout history, but it is not the norm. One isn’t likely to have a couple of Jews wearing white shirts show up on one’s doorstep handing out tracks on how to become a Jew!
Evangelical Christianity believes the “Good News” of Jesus Christ compels a witness to others with the hope of converting them to Christianity. And while no insult is intended, it is easy to understand why insult may be taken.
I try to avoid taking insult where none is intended - I get enough intentional insults sent my way that I’m too tired to duck the unintentional ones. I also tend to leave my discussions of my beliefs to either close friends who have asked, or semi-anonymous internet postings like these. I find anything else counterproductive.
-madonna converted to the jewish faith.......they are welcome to her. ;^)