If you are Jewish please respond. Since Christians embrace the Jews in a special way because...?

Question

Jesus was a Jew and most of us beleive that Israel still has a special place in God's heart. But what I want to know is how do you feel about us Christians when we go all goo-goo in the Holy Land? And also we know for a fact that God stood with you against all odds when you were serving him in the bible. He did GREAT things for you. I know some of you have a problem with Jesus but We love Jehovah too. So why are you not responding or quiet about this creationism versus evolution thing? Just curious.

Answer 1

The Jews look upon the fundamentalist Christian "fondness" for the Jews warily. On the one hand, those Jews who are pro-Israel (and not all Jews are) appreciate the political alliance in favor if Israel. And after so many centuries of Christian anti-Semitism, it's a relief to find some who take a more benign view of Judaism.
At the same time, Jews are well aware that the evangelical community is out to convert Jews from Judaism to Christianity. Whether you call it Christianity or Messianic Judaism, the belief that Jesus is God is Christianity. The fundamentalist Christian attitude toward Jews is thus also preditory and paternalistic- looking at Jews as just misguided Christians-to-be who haven't yet realized that Jesus is their God. So while pro-Israel Jews might appreciate the political support, many other political stances of the fundamentalist Christians- such as prayer in school or other church/state issues divide Jews from Evangelicals.

As for the specific issue of creationism- most Jews are definitely not creationists. The vast majority recognize evolution. There are some ultra-orthodox Jews who still believe in Creationism and reject Evolution, but they are a definite minority. They also tend to be insular so they don't join the public debate in the US much. Jewish organizations DO get involved in the Creation vs. Evolution debate, mostly to oppose the teachign of Creationism/Intelligent Design in public schools. Most Jews recognize this as a veiled attempt to promote Christianity. See, for instance, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish_reactions_to_intelligent_design

Answer 2

First of all, I'd like to note that I am speaking from a Reform Jewish standpoint. Just like in Christianity, there are hundreds of different opinions among the different sects and such. But I will try to answer based on my own education:

1. Many Reform Jews believe that the Torah is a "living" document, meaning not set in stone. It is to be interpreted based on the needs of each new generation. Ex. the agricultural societies of the past have different needs than the societies of the present. Basically, the Bible is a moral guidelines for how live our lives and how to live out God's word, yet with an everchanging world, sometimes the Bible can have new or different meanings to each generation.

2. Many people in Judaism do not see the Torah or Bible as "written" by God, but written by men and inspired by God. The creation story, rather than being a factual account, is an ancient explanation of God's mystery gathered from various sources and Near East oral legend.

3. Many modern Jews do not believe that religion and science are in conflict, but rather coexist. Religion is a human search for the divine, while science tries to use physical and scientific evidence to make theories about the world. Evolution, under the scientific definition is a "theory," while creationism is not, in the scientific sense, a "theory." Therefore, they are two completely different concepts. If many Jews do not see them as "in conflict," then perhaps many do not see the whole issue that many Christians ascribe to.

I don't know what else to tell you other than that creationism is mostly a Christian concept. Jews do not ascribe to the idea of an original "fall" either, so I'm not sure we are speaking the same language.

Answer 3

for question one about Israel while I am happy that many Evangelical Christians are supportive of Israel I sometimes find that this type of support is counterproductive because the support is blind. Their are many Christians that will support Israel even when it dose something wrong, that should not be the case. Christian Zionists need to educate themselves to understand the political nature of Israel. That way they can make a positive contribution instead of inadvertently faining the flames of extremism.

As for the creation evolution debate. I have taken a stance. As an Orthodox Jew I have broken ranks with many and I am an active supporter of Evolutionary theory and Science. I believe the creation of the bible was not meant to be taken litterly and was only written that way because it was given to people who lived 3,000 years ago. Now that we have used our G-d given brains we know better. It makes no sense to me why G-d would show us an old earth by every measurable degree if it was not true.

Answer 4

Jews and Israeli's are happy to be accepted or embraced by anyone, Christian or otherwise. As for the creationism/evolution thing, Judaism is more ambiguous, given our tradition of Talmudic argument against both sides. This means that we, even orthodox Jews, have no real 'proof' that we couldn't refute. Also, as a vast minority, we are rarely consulted in those fields. It's largely Atheist Vs. Christian.

Answer 5

Most Christians fail to read Galatians chapter Three,First,Second,and Third John.If they did I believe they might realize that God is not a respecter of anyone.

"There is neither Jew nor Greek,there is neither bond nor free,there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.And if ye be Christ's,then are ye Abraham's seed,and heirs according to the promise.Galatians 3:28-29. While your in Galatians 3 have a look at verses 16-22.Now look to 2 John 1:7-11.

Please bear in mind that I didn't write this, God did!

PS I love all men wither they be Jews or Gentiles.

Answer 6

I have been to Israel many times, and have met many Christians on pilgrimages. I think they are wonderful and kind people! The fact that they "go all googoo" makes me feel good, as I feel the same towards Israel and its holy places.
As for creationism, I do respond sometimes. I try not to keep quiet about it. Being Jewish AND Orthodox, I believe the earth is 5,767 years old.
G-d bless you!

Answer 7

As soon as the temple is rebuilt in Israel fundamental Christians will tell all Jews to
of this. Jesus can not be God for he did not fulfill the requirements of the messiah.
He did not bring about peace on this earth, he did not meet any of the requirements
in the bible. Christians have been brainwashed. It is all in the bible written by God
and given to Moses.

Answer 8

The people that were first called Christians were called that because they followed Christ. Jesus is the Messiah and the Son Of God. There are many Jews that believe that Jesus is the Son of God as well as the Messiah. If you follow Jesus He will lead you to the Father.

Answer 9

I'm interested in how you " know for a fact that God stood with you against all odds when you were serving him in the bible" Surely the whole point of faith is there is absolutely no proof at all.

Answer 10

well wait friend where all spirtual jews if your christ your abrahams seed paul said hes not jew outwardly but one inwardly im a jew i believe in jesus its not all jews