Jews and The Messiah

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Jews and The Messiah

Posted: 7/29/05 at 7:13pm

I had an interesting PM today that stated that Jesus was the Messiah. According to my faith of Judaism, we are still waiting for the Messiah. If the Messiah was truly here, would we still have poverty, illness, crime, abuse and that sort of thing? I really find it disrespectful to be " preached " that Jesus is the only way. How do others feel?

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#2

re: Jews and The Messiah

Posted: 7/29/05 at 7:19pm

What is this Jesus and Jews? Never heard of them.

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#3

re: Jews and The Messiah

Posted: 7/29/05 at 7:25pm

CM2, Jews do not believe that Jesus is the Messiah. We are still waiting.

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re: Jews and The Messiah

Posted: 7/29/05 at 7:28pm

I heard Idina was the Messiah. Then I heard it was Norbert Leo Butz.



But I know it's really Bruce Vilanch.

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#5

re: Jews and The Messiah

Posted: 7/29/05 at 7:37pm

Well, some Jews believe the Messiah has come in the form of one Hasidic rebbe or another, but if you believe Jesus was the Messiah, you're not Jewish anymore. It's called Christianity, and Jews for Jesus is one of the dumbest ideas I've ever heard of.

#6

re: Jews and The Messiah

Posted: 7/29/05 at 7:44pm

Why are Jews always longing for something? Wouldn't it have been nicer just to accept Jesus? Your rewards aren't here on earth (Christianity isn't about this life), they're in heaven. Christianity isn't for those who wish instant gratification, that's for sure.

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#7

re: Jews and The Messiah

Posted: 7/29/05 at 7:48pm

jews for jesus!!!!

This means nothing. It's just I was driving around Brooklyn and I saw a van with jews for jesus!!!! on the side of the van.

A few months ago I was on a flight to Europe and there was a group of 20 to 30 Hassidic Jews. There was quite a disruption in the back of the airplane because 10 of the men wanted to stand and pray.

Updated On: 7/29/05 at 07:48 PM

#8

re: Jews and The Messiah

Posted: 7/29/05 at 8:15pm

Yup chita,

Jews are supposed to pray three times a day, and it is best if at least 10 men can pray together, so on lots of flights coming or going to Israel, you will often find groups praying in the plane at those times.

Akiva

#9

re: Jews and The Messiah

Posted: 7/29/05 at 8:23pm

ConvinceMe2 hit the nail on the head.
I think I'm gonna stop saying "this is what I believe" because that's not going to change your beliefs.
But yeah, Jesus Christ came as the Messiah, to be a Savior to all who were doomed to hell.
Like ConvinceMe2 said, Christianity is not for here on earth. Those who accept Jesus as the Savior are forgiven, trusting Him in this world and looking foward to heaven where there will be no poverty, illness, crime, abuse, or anything like that!
So either accept Jesus as the Messiah who got nails pierced through his hands and feet for us, or keep waiting...

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#10

re: Jews and The Messiah

Posted: 7/29/05 at 8:24pm

Ok,


Akiva

#11

re: Jews and The Messiah

Posted: 7/29/05 at 8:25pm

Yup that was probably the kind of preaching she was talking about...

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#12

re: Jews and The Messiah

Posted: 7/29/05 at 8:27pm

*taps foot*

Still waiting...

#13

re: Jews and The Messiah

Posted: 7/29/05 at 8:33pm

Jews for Jesus is a non-concept to me. It is like Vegetarians for Eating Meat.........contradictory. If people wish to believe in Jesus, that is wonderful, if they are Christian. I do believe that people should respect other's beliefs and faiths.

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#14

re: Jews and The Messiah

Posted: 7/29/05 at 8:34pm

I belong to Cookie Eaters for Atkins.

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#15

re: Jews and The Messiah

Posted: 7/29/05 at 8:41pm

Rath have you tried the new hot pockets with french bread.

#16

re: Jews and The Messiah

Posted: 7/29/05 at 8:43pm

Ooo! Those look yummy!

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re: Jews and The Messiah

Posted: 7/29/05 at 8:52pm

I was told I was going to burn in hell because of my lifestyle, so....

Does it matter?

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#18

re: Jews and The Messiah

Posted: 7/29/05 at 9:00pm

you won't have to burn in hell if you just accept Jesus Christ as your Savior

i don't know why people choose to suffer

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#19

re: Jews and The Messiah

Posted: 7/29/05 at 9:02pm

Wow my jaw actually dropped...

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So I was sitting in my cubicle today, and I realized, ever since I started working, every single day of my life has been worse than the day before it. So that means that every single day that you see me, that's on the worst day of my life.~Office Space

#20

re: Jews and The Messiah

Posted: 7/29/05 at 9:03pm

Nice non-preaching there, Adam.

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Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson

#21

re: Jews and The Messiah

Posted: 7/29/05 at 9:10pm

Adam,

I live in a church.

I have a direct line to the man upstairs....

He owes me for spending $20,000.00 to get HIS house painted.

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#22

re: Jews and The Messiah

Posted: 7/29/05 at 9:11pm

You live in a CHURCH???






I haven't laughed this hard in a LONG time.

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#23

re: Jews and The Messiah

Posted: 7/29/05 at 9:12pm

Wanna see?

www.theoldgothicchurch.com

TMI, I know.....

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"TheatreDiva90016 - another good reason to frequent these boards less."<<>> “I hesitate to give this line of discussion the validation it so desperately craves by perpetuating it, but the light from logic is getting further and further away with your every successive post.” <<>> -whatever2

Updated On: 7/29/05 at 09:12 PM

#24

re: Jews and The Messiah

Posted: 7/29/05 at 9:14pm

This is the best part:

"Please take note: Due to the age of this building, this structure is
a NON-SMOKING building."

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Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson

#25

re: Jews and The Messiah

Posted: 7/29/05 at 9:16pm

I didn't say that flaming wasn't allowed.

Besides, we live in a smoking state, and folks feel they can light up where ever....

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"TheatreDiva90016 - another good reason to frequent these boards less."<<>> “I hesitate to give this line of discussion the validation it so desperately craves by perpetuating it, but the light from logic is getting further and further away with your every successive post.” <<>> -whatever2