Where I grew up, the Christian and Jewish communities were tight. Our Jewish friends sat down to Christmas dinner with us. We had service in their synagogue when our sanctuary was being renovated.
Only when I was 18 and realized a Jewish family wasn't allowed in the country club was I aware of any animosity toward Jews.
“Where I grew up, the Christian and Jewish communities were tight.”
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I’m not sure of the connection being made.
Do you really think it was “Christians” that attacked him?