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To: Pete; all
You have said many of my own thoughts more eloquently than I could. Thank you.

Just one further thought: As Christians, we have been grafted into the root of the tree of Abraham (Rom 11:17), and although we remain "wild shoots" not inclined to follow all the traditions and teachings held by Jews, they are nonetheless our brothers and sisters and should be treated with all respect. Paul in fact gives a warning to that effect in Rom 11:21 when he said, "For if God did not spare the natural branches, He will not spare you either."

Almighty God is able to save whomever He will without our interference or "help". No crusade is needed. No sharp words need be exchanged over points of theology. Love, respect and charity are far more powerful than any sword.

53 posted on 01/17/2002 7:48:34 AM PST by Scully
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To: Scully
Just one further thought: As Christians, we have been grafted into the root of the tree of Abraham (Rom 11:17), and although we remain "wild shoots" not inclined to follow all the traditions and teachings held by Jews, they are nonetheless our brothers and sisters and should be treated with all respect.

I agree and my hope and intention has been to conduct myself in such a manner in this discussion.

55 posted on 01/17/2002 7:51:35 AM PST by Pete
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