what do Christians really think of Jews?

Question

Do the christian believe that they should force jesus on the jew

loving Hashem (God) and keeping the commandments is the most important thing in judaism

does a jew need saving from all of this and take on the worship of jesus the son of man(son of God)
should a jew stop looking to zion and bow before calvary

Answer 1

Christians view Jews as God's people, those who bless them will be blessed, those who curse them will be cursed

Answer 2

Judaism is the foundation of Christianity. Christianity is an offshoot of Judaism. If Judaism did not exist, neither would Christianity. Following the teachings of the Talmud is the most important action for a Jew.

Jesus is not the Jewish messiah who is to be a human being and not a god. The Jewish messiah has been described as a military leader, like David, or the "suffering servant."

Christians incorrectly believe that Jesus is the promised, Jewish messiah and wonder why Jews do not accept him. As their messiah is not the messiah described in the Talmud, they cannot accept Jesus as their messiah.

Believe it or not Jews are not that preoccupied with Jesus. There are various Jewish views regarding Jesus and they depend on whether they are expressed from Orthodox, Conservative or more liberal branches.

Answer 3

I do not know about all Christians, but I and all the Christians I know do not think Jews should be forced to worship Jesus. Such worship is false, and therefore pointless. Also Christians are to be loving, not dictators. However, the Bible clearly states that Jesus is the only way to salvation. John 14:6 says "I am the way, the truth, and the life, no one comes to the Father except through me." And as the Bible is the Word of God and God cannot lie, then this must be true.

Answer 4

Jews are almost exactly like christians. For all intents and purposes judaism is simply another version of God's faith. Catholicism, protestantism and judaism are all different versions of the same thing. All are legitimate faiths and techniques for seeking communion with God. Only the forms are slightly different. Note that all jews, no matter where they live in the world, have integrated and absorbed the changes Christ brought about in humanity. He may not be a figure in faith for most jews (there are some jews who DO make jesus a figure of faith, the two are NOT incompatible) but that doesn't matter in the slightest. Jesus the man was not important. What he brought to humanity is important. And jews quite obviously have made that a part of themselves. One cannot help but contrast this with Islam. Where the people of THAT religion are almost diametrically opposed to christian values and accept evil as a desireable characteristic, and have since the beginning. That makes perfect sense, since Muhammad spoke the satanic verses. Most people (including many muslims) are ignorant of this aspect of their religion and the implications it has for what Islam is:

http://answering-islam.org.uk/Responses/Saifullah/sverses.htm

Also, much of that ignorance is intentional deception on the part of muslims. Something no one can afford to ignore anymore:

http://www.answering-islam.org/Authors/JR/Future/ch16_understanding_dishonesty.htm

To put it another way. Jews are good. Muslims are evil, know it, and are hiding it.

Answer 5

I love the Jewish people I have met in Utah and California. They have been on the whole very bright, devoted, creative, and loyal. There is no rush on my part to say what they should or should not do. They have an immensely important role to play in the history of the world up to the Coming of the Messiah. From my point of view I would call it the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. I have met several Jewish people who have become Christians, but I think it will be a gradual process over the next 15 or 20 years. In the meantime, I have a goal in the future of making more Jewish friends along the way. Have a happy day!

Answer 6

No. There are Christians who acknowledge that the Jews are the Chosen People. After all, who did God talk to first??? While the rest of humanity had pagan gods and were worshipping in vain, God appeared before Abraham. . .

Jesus Christ was a Jew and directed his teachings to the Jews. He then instructed Paul to preach to the Gentiles (almost fist fought with Peter over the fact on whether this new movement was going to be for Christians or for Jews) but everyone is welcome to praise.

So to summarize: Hashem for the Jewish people.
Christ for the rest of the people.

Answer 7

Yes. There is nothing wrong with keeping the Jewish traditions, after all, they were put in place by God Himself. However, the keeping the old laws perfectly and sacrificing animals because you can't keep them perfectly is no longer the way into Heaven/Zion. Jesus sacrificed himself so Jews and gentiles don't have to do that. Just because you bow before Calvary doesn't mean you have to stop looking to Zion - they are not mutually exclusive.

Answer 8

Jesus Christ was Jewish and the Scriptures tell us that the Jews are God's chosen people. So, a true Christian should honor the Jews, for they are the progenitors of the Messiah.

However, even as God's chosen people, they are not exempt from sin and salvation.

No Christian can FORCE Jesus on anybody. Acceptance of Christ is a personal choice. If He is accepted, He is accepted willingly. If He is rejected, He is rejected likewise. This is why the Crusades and the Inquisitions were foolish quests of the Catholic church.

Answer 9

After Martin Luther's go at them, I really think that Jews made it clear that they are strong in their religion, and are free to make their own decisions, just as everyone else in the world is. For now, we can't determine who is right and who is wrong. I think that their beliefs are justified and are worthy and promote a sense of peace, love, and well-being in the world.

I was brought up a Catholic but I agree with a lot of the Jewish beliefs and have considered converting many times, but I think that I am too strongly tied to my heritage for now. Just by that alone, I really don't think that Jesus should be forced onto anyone. If people want to accept Jesus as the son of God, they have to do it on their own, not by any other person's force.

Answer 10

Very good question. As a Christian myself, I must say that I personally do not think that Jesus should be FORCED upon anybody. Judaism worships God....Christians ALSO worship God. I think that we are all , as humans , looking for the same thing , everlasting life without pain and suffering. The "key" to this everlasting life is called by many different names . As a Christian, I call Him Jesus because that beautiful name was the name I was raised to call Him , but I try to keep in mind when in debates about religion , that we are all as insignificant as ants in the TRUE knowledge of our universe , whats beyond it and who created it. I try to rely on faith that no matter what His name may be, that He will have mercy on my soul and know that I was really following Him.
God Bless You......dude.

Answer 11

The books of the Old Testament speak of the coming Messiah. The books of the New Testament give witness to Messiah, Jesus. The Jews are God's chosen people. Christians are the adopted through Jesus Christ. The grafted ones of the olive tree (Israel). One can not force one to become a Christian. One becomes a Christian through their own belief, faith and trust in Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
A rich Jewish man once came to Jesus and asked how he could get into heaven. Jesus asked if he had kept the Commandments. The man said he had kept them from his youth. Jesus told him, sell all that you have and give to the poor, and follow me. The rich man went away grieved. He had a choice to follow Christ to heaven or not. He chose not.