Jewish/Catholic dialogue on prosyletism

Meeting in New York were representatives of the US Catholic Bishops and two associations of Orthodox Jews. Discussed were Jewish concerns over prosyletism, as well as Catholic fears about the "Child Victims Act" legislation pending in New York.

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"subtle attempt to convert Jews to Christianity"

No--not subtle. Christians have a duty to witness to what they see as the truth. That includes trying to convert people of other faiths. It's part of the package. If someone didn't believe this, they wouldn't be Christian.

For a Christian to say "I don't wish to convert you", it's as much as saying, "I don't wish for you to know the truth." Perhaps even as much as saying, "I don't think you're worth of the truth."

I would think Jewish leaders would be insulted if Christians didn't try to convert them.

by Erice:> | Saturday, July 04, 2009 7:17:56 AM | Report

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