Free Republic
Browse · Search
Religion
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Mailmen Refuse to Deliver 'New Testament'
Arutz Sheva ^ | Mar. 3, 2012 | Gil Ronen

Posted on 04/25/2012 5:41:09 AM PDT by pavlova

Dozens of mail deliverers who were supposed to deliver copies of the Christian "New Testament" Bible to homes in Ramat Gan refused to do so, arguing that the deliveries constituted "missionary material."

The mail deliverers said that distributing missionary material is forbidden by Jewish law (Halakha) and may also be against state law. They therefore asked that a legal inquiry be held before taking a decision on whether to hand out the Bibles.

The postal workers contacted MK Zevulun Orlev (Jewish Home) and asked him to assist them vis-à-vis the Postal Authority, which they say demands that they "do their job" and distribute the material that was sent.

MK Orlev spoke with Communications Minister Moshe Kahlon (Likud), as well as with the director of the ministry and the Postal Service chairman. He asked that delivery of the books be halted until the legal inquiry into the matter is completed. Orlev reported that both Kahlon and the Postal Service chairman agreed to temporarily halt the distribution.

(Excerpt) Read more at israelnationalnews.com ...


TOPICS: Ecumenism; Ministry/Outreach; Religion & Culture; Religion & Politics
KEYWORDS: christianity; israel; judaism; newtestament
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-29 last
To: guitarplayer1953

No. Only G-d.


21 posted on 04/26/2012 9:28:02 PM PDT by POWERSBOOTHEFAN (I love you so much,Pumpkin. You're the best cat in the world.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 20 | View Replies]

To: Zionist Conspirator

Thank you,ZC. Another voice of reason. I was hoping you’d jump in!


22 posted on 04/26/2012 9:29:12 PM PDT by POWERSBOOTHEFAN (I love you so much,Pumpkin. You're the best cat in the world.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 19 | View Replies]

To: POWERSBOOTHEFAN
How is that? Are all Jewish people made righteous by simply being Jewish?
23 posted on 04/26/2012 9:36:59 PM PDT by guitarplayer1953 (Grammar & spelling maybe wrong, get over it, the world will not come to an end!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 21 | View Replies]

To: guitarplayer1953

The Torah clearly states that G-d is the ONLY redeemer. We don’t need to believe in a “risen” man-god “savior” to be righteous. In fact,all the righteous of the world have a place in the next life. This is a Jewish teaching,unlike the Christian teaching that one needs to be a Christian in order to get to heaven. Everyone else is doomed to hell.

I have evidence from the Torah that proves my statements.

G-d shares his glory with no one. That is one tenet of Judaism.

I can provide scriptural evidence if you would like.


24 posted on 04/26/2012 10:11:19 PM PDT by POWERSBOOTHEFAN (I love you so much,Pumpkin. You're the best cat in the world.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 23 | View Replies]

To: POWERSBOOTHEFAN
Please do. How does one become righteous?
25 posted on 04/26/2012 10:27:44 PM PDT by guitarplayer1953 (Grammar & spelling maybe wrong, get over it, the world will not come to an end!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 24 | View Replies]

To: guitarplayer1953

Here are some verses from the Hebrew Scriptures. They explain that G-d is not a human,that human sacrifice is an abomination and that one does not need blood to cleanse their sins. One goes to G-d for forgiveness. It is that simple.

Isaiah 44:6
Exodus 20:3
Deuteronomy 12:30-31,24:16
Malachi 3:6
Jonah 3:10
ALL of Leviticus 17
Numbers 14:20,16:47,23:19,31:50
Jeremiah 7:22-23
Hosea 11:9
Psalm 106:37-38


26 posted on 04/26/2012 10:36:34 PM PDT by POWERSBOOTHEFAN (I love you so much,Pumpkin. You're the best cat in the world.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 25 | View Replies]

To: POWERSBOOTHEFAN
I will read the verses and get back with you but one question if blood is not required why was there all the blood and animal scarifies in the OT?
27 posted on 04/26/2012 10:47:31 PM PDT by guitarplayer1953 (Grammar & spelling maybe wrong, get over it, the world will not come to an end!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 26 | View Replies]

To: guitarplayer1953

G-d accepts other sacrifices. You need to read ALL of Leviticus 17.


28 posted on 04/26/2012 10:52:52 PM PDT by POWERSBOOTHEFAN (I love you so much,Pumpkin. You're the best cat in the world.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 27 | View Replies]

To: PA Engineer

Chosen merely to usher in Christ. After that Jesus is the only path to salvation. Looks like someone could really use the message those mailmen refuse to deliver.


29 posted on 04/27/2012 1:06:55 AM PDT by circlecity
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 18 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-29 last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
Religion
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson