Isaiah 9:6 comment

[rosends]

May I ask you whether Anti-Christianity is (an essential) part of Judaism?

Judaism wants to be left alone, but when others misuse or misrepresent it, Judaism crafts responses. Left to itself, Judaism would never have anything to do or say about Christianity. Though Judaism takes a proactive stance against idolatry, it is a broad position and it isn't clear whether Christianity is counted as classical idolatry.

I try to understand the energy that fuels today's extensive action against Christianity and to clear my confusion. If I understand it correctly, it is an understandable reaction to the centuries-old injustices of so-called Christians (I doubt they were). Each persecution had its reaction and result in Jewish literature and tradition, and that adds up and adds up and adds up to this day.

My conclusion (which may be wrong) is that the Jewish response to Christian efforts today (mostly non-violent) does not correspond to the current situation, but is a response to many experiences you have had in your history. Now a point that may be controversial: Could it be that the former victims have now become perpetrators, energywise? For example, as I have experienced in my life, early trauma does not necessarily lead to an understanding and kind attitude towards certain people and one can be much more aggressive than they deserve.

The Jewish response to Christianity today isn't unified because neither Judaism nor Christianity is monolithic -- some Jews welcome certain elements of Christian connection (especially parts of Christian Zionism) while others are more than wary because some sects of Christianity still practice evangelism.