(02-23-2021, 09:39 PM)searchinmyroots Wrote: Yes, you are correct, no one seems to be converting anyone by force nowadays anyway (although the Church has a very long history as well as Islam of doing so). In contrast, I don't see any history of forced conversion by the Jewish people that I know of.
Yes, we should just turn around an be on our way. But sometimes things go over the line.
It would be something like satan worshipers handing out pamphlets at the Vatican or during an event, it's just not "kosher".
You may not agree, but for Christian organizations to spend millions upon millions of dollars just to convert Jews seems like the money could be better well spent helping those in need. I realize there is a lot of money that goes to helping those in need, but another few million would be nice!
It wouldn't surprise me if the Vatikan took those pamphlets and enjoyed them. If we had a satanist at our church, it wouldn't bother us much. We would throw him out however, if he was violent or loud. My experience is that a satan worshipper doesn't feel confortable at services.
History has a big impact on us and some incidents can never be forgotten. I honestly admire the Jewish people, that they laugh and live dispite all the things they have gone through.
Still I don't think that constant criticism of Christianity is a good way. (one reason of cause is that I am a Christian and I don't like to be criticised. The other reason is the big chain that ties you up with the object of your criticism in a negative way.)