(02-21-2019, 08:53 PM)Baruch Wrote: You're fine Jude. . .Really
I'm finding this very interesting because I am somewhat curious about Catholicism. We get a good many evangelical types on here. They are here in the hope of seeing Jews converted to Christianity, because they seem to think we are going to hell. I don't get that vibe from you, or other Catholics for that matter.
Yeah, that was always a disgusting idea to me. I mean, have no doubt that we do have what--to me--are crazier Catholics that DO believe that Jews are going to Hell but to me, that's just a load of nonsensical gobbledygook. There are Evangelical pastors here that have--and I mean this literally--chased down one of my Jewish friends and was trying to kinda find out where he lived so he could convert him.
From the mainline Catholic perspective, Jews aren't in need of conversion; in fact, I think I feel kinda safe to say that most mainline Christians, in general, don't feel that Jews are in need of conversion. The "Official" teaching of the Catholic Church is a bit different--and here I disagree with church teaching: They will say that while Jews should convert, it is not necessary for Salvation.
I personally think it's a ridiculous idea: An individual's relationship to HaShem is personal and communal, and I don't think it's right to go out and try to convert anybody.
In short, no, I don't believe Jews are going to Hell; and no, Jews don't need to be converted.