Jewish Leader tears up New Testament

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Ok, I read where a prominent religious Israeli lawmaker tore up the New Testament (I posted the link below). This isn’t the first story I have read about things like this happening with these people (intolerance). I just like to point this out because it seems that most Christians view Jews as being all perfect and are quick to defend them no matter what. The fact is they turned their back on Jesus on don’t even recognize him as the Son of God so in my opinion. In my opinion, I don’t view the Jewish religion any differently from Islam or any other for that matter.
Don’t take this wrong I am not bashing the people. I know some Jewish people who are very nice, good people. I’m just speaking in terms of the religion and the apparent intolerance that comes with it. Don’t repeatedly do disrespectful things like this and expect everyone to just keep remaining quiet.

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keithj84 said:
Ok, I read where a prominent religious Israeli lawmaker tore up the New Testament (I posted the link below). This isn’t the first story I have read about things like this happening with these people (intolerance). I just like to point this out because it seems that most Christians view Jews as being all perfect and are quick to defend them no matter what. The fact is they turned their back on Jesus on don’t even recognize him as the Son of God so in my opinion. In my opinion, I don’t view the Jewish religion any differently from Islam or any other for that matter.
Don’t take this wrong I am not bashing the people. I know some Jewish people who are very nice, good people. I’m just speaking in terms of the religion and the apparent intolerance that comes with it. Don’t repeatedly do disrespectful things like this and expect everyone to just keep remaining quiet.

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Compared to some of the things Christians have said about and done to Jews throughout history, this seems rather tame.

Jon
 
JonNC said:
Compared to some of the things Christians have said about and done to Jews throughout history, this seems rather tame.

Jon
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So we should just turn a blind eye when they do it? I wasn’t one of the people in history doing all that stuff. What people did in history isn’t my fault. I don’t disrespect what you believe so don’t do it to me is all I’m saying.
 
I wonder if ABC, NBC, CBS and CNN will flock to this man’s home or workplace the way they would if a priest tore up a Torrah (yes, I know that’s the OT), or Koran…

As far as Christian treatment of the Jews goes, OFFICIAL CHRISTIAN TEACHING states that they must be treated with charity, kindness, and respect (see: Love Thy Neighbor). Oddly enough, that particular commandment, as well as nine others I can think of also applies to them.

Strange behavior… :tsktsk:
 
=keithj84;9537635]So we should just turn a blind eye when they do it?
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A blind eye? No. A response in kind? No.
I wasn’t one of the people in history doing all that stuff. What people did in history isn’t my fault.
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Agreed, and it isn’t the fault of all Jews what this man did.
I don’t disrespect what you believe so don’t do it to me is all I’m saying.
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Agreed. So, what do you think our response, as Christians, should be?

Jon
 
I also would like to state that I believe it to be absolute metaphysical certitude that His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI will NOT be issuing a ‘fatwa’ calling for this man’s head to be placed on his desk by sundown.

I know that’s a run-on sentence, but I couldn’t help myself.
 
To speak out and say it isn’t right. And if the Jewish religion is so tolerant then other Jewish leaders should come out and denounce this kind of behavior. If a priest burned a Tora or a Koran what do you think would happen?
 
keithj84 said:
Ok, I read where a prominent religious Israeli lawmaker tore up the New Testament (I posted the link below). This isn’t the first story I have read about things like this happening with these people (intolerance). I just like to point this out because it seems that most Christians view Jews as being all perfect and are quick to defend them no matter what. The fact is they turned their back on Jesus on don’t even recognize him as the Son of God so in my opinion. In my opinion, I don’t view the Jewish religion any differently from Islam or any other for that matter.
Don’t take this wrong I am not bashing the people. I know some Jewish people who are very nice, good people. I’m just speaking in terms of the religion and the apparent intolerance that comes with it. Don’t repeatedly do disrespectful things like this and expect everyone to just keep remaining quiet.

news.yahoo.com/religious-israeli-lawmaker-tears-testament-101541114.html
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One of the most deceptive forms of pride is spiritual pride. It is so easy for us to fall into it. We think that our spirituality is somehow by our own efforts, or merit. When we realize that every good thought, word, and deed is a gift of grace from Jesus Christ, then we will no longer think of ourselves as spiritually more mature, or better than another person.

In fact, we may want to pray for such individuals, that God might lead them to the source of all perfection, who is our Lord Jesus Christ.

God’s peace be with you.

Micah
 
Well I agree with the Church on about 98% of things but on the other hand God gave me some sense as well. I’ve been to the Middle East (Iraq and Jordan) and spent over 2 years in Iraq. I’ve seen how most Muslims are. Maybe you would feel differently had you been through some of my experiences as well.
 
keithj84 said:
Ok, I read where a prominent religious Israeli lawmaker tore up the New Testament (I posted the link below). This isn’t the first story I have read about things like this happening with these people (intolerance). I just like to point this out because it seems that most Christians view Jews as being all perfect and are quick to defend them no matter what. The fact is they turned their back on Jesus on don’t even recognize him as the Son of God so in my opinion. In my opinion, I don’t view the Jewish religion any differently from Islam or any other for that matter.
Don’t take this wrong I am not bashing the people. I know some Jewish people who are very nice, good people. I’m just speaking in terms of the religion and the apparent intolerance that comes with it. Don’t repeatedly do disrespectful things like this and expect everyone to just keep remaining quiet.

news.yahoo.com/religious-israeli-lawmaker-tears-testament-101541114.html
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At the end of the day, they are still the chosen people. God does not turn his back on his covenants.
 
Romans 12: 14-21 is what we must keep in mind before taking any sort of action.

MJ
 
JonNC said:
Agreed. So, what do you think our response, as Christians, should be?

Jon
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As for me, I rolled my eyes slightly, then said a little prayer, and then went about my business.

-ACEGC
 
edward_george said:
As for me, I rolled my eyes slightly, then said a little prayer, and then went about my business.

-ACEGC
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A good response, indeed. Perhaps a lack of reaction, other than this, on our part will make this person’s actions seem to him and others lost in the thunderous silence.

Jon
 
This is one person. The Israeli government already made a very strong condemndation of the action. There is nothing for us to do but ask for their forgiveness, since they know not what they do.
 
Boulder257 said:
This is one person. The Israeli government already made a very strong condemndation of the action. There is nothing for us to do but ask for their forgiveness, since they know not what they do.
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Didn’t know they did. Happy to hear that.
 
keithj84 said:
Didn’t know they did. Happy to hear that.
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Yep, here is the government response-Government spokesman Mark Regev said, “We totally deplore this behavior and condemn it outright. This action stands in complete contrast to our values and our traditions. Israel is a tolerant society, but we have zero tolerance for this despicable and hateful act.”

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