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"And part of the joy of being a Jew is defending Judaism from more encroachment..."

Christianity teaches the ONE WAY to eternal life. I find that worth defending. All you have done on this thread is lash out at those you view as stealing the souls of Jews. Why not defend Judaism on its merits?

"Well here's the answer to how we inherit eternal life. We observe and practice Judaism without violating one of it's basic tenets, THAT MOSHIACH HAS NOT COME YET AND THAT WE AWAIT HIS ARRIVAL.....The biggest thing we do to achieve eternal life is to we stay Jewish and one of the best ways is to stay the heck away from people like you!"

So I would have to convert to Judaism in order to inherit eternal life? What "basic tenets" of Judaism do you keep in light of the Messiah's apparent tardiness? Does not the Torah teach that justice for sin demands a blood sacrifice? Does it not also teach that the sacrifice needs to be performed in the temple? Are those still tenets of Judaism, or are they simply overlooked today for the sake of convenience?

A rather dangerous and pointless discussion you two are having, unless one of you actually believes he will convince the other of his argument.

I would like to point one thing out you Shelton: A large difference between Judaism and Christianity can be found in the "afterlife" you both are arguing. Jews say believe in G-d, etc. and you will reach it - don't have to be Jewish. Christians of your kind, however, say believe in Christ (Christianity) or you won't reach it - accept Christ or "burn". In fact, Christianity brought "hell" into the equation as well, just to hammer that point in. Do you see the funadmental difference? Just curious.

P.S. Yehuda, why are you so concerned about losing Jews to JFJ?

Does not the Torah teach that justice for sin demands a blood sacrifice? Does it not also teach that the sacrifice needs to be performed in the temple? Are those still tenets of Judaism, or are they simply overlooked today for the sake of convenience?

Somebody already asked that question on this thread.

So I would have to convert to Judaism in order to inherit eternal life?

Nope. See my link above and also:

B’Nai No’ach Children of Noah and The Seven Laws

What "basic tenets" of Judaism do you keep in light of the Messiah's apparent tardiness?

Ironic that you should ask this in light of the apparent tardiness of Jesus's return.

Does not the Torah teach that justice for sin demands a blood sacrifice?

Nope, that is a misunderstanding found in the Christian scriptures, particularly Hebrews. For more go here:

Qorbanot: Sacrifices and Offerings

Does it not also teach that the sacrifice needs to be performed in the temple?

You are right on this one, yes.

Are those still tenets of Judaism, or are they simply overlooked today for the sake of convenience?

They are still tenets of Judaism. See my link on qorbanot, above. It addresses this issue.