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What Are Your Thoughts On Jews For Jesus Groups?


Jews for Jesus is a single Christian ministry which attempts to convert Jews to Christianity.
The term is often used generically for Jewish converts to Christianity who try to retain some cultural trappings of their Judaism.
Leaders of these groups are often ordained Christian ministers who are specifically trained in techniques for converting vulnerable Jews. Members of these groups deceptively use Jewish symbols (such as Stars of David) and language so as to appear Jewish, their goal is to take Jews away from Judaism and to bring them into the Christian Church.
Jews for Jesus actually considers itself an arm of the evangelical church.
A number of Christian denominations have condemned the deceptive and aggressive nature of groups like Jews for Jesus.
The Roman Catholic Church, liberal Protestant churches, interdenominational study groups and interfaith councils worldwide have taken a stand against this form of proselytizing which does a disservice to both faith systems.
Other Christian individuals and groups have been less sensitive to Jewish community concerns and continue to spend hundreds of millions of dollars annually to convert Jews to Christianity.
Most of the missionary and conversionary groups are affiliated with fundamentalist Protestant denominations.
Jewish understanding of salvation simply is different from that of Christianity and so the question of evangelization of Jews boils down to a question of whether or not Christians have the right to try to convince Jews that their version of salvation is preferable to the one Jews have already. Jews and Christians worship the same God — the God who made covenant with Israel. Should Christians then try to convince Jews to worship God in the Christian way, with the Christian goal (salvation) in mind, instead of the Jewish way, with the Jewish goal (obedience) in mind? Many Christians think so; many do not. In each case the response hangs on a critical interpretation of Christian identity.
Those Christians who would convert Jews firmly believe it is the divinely mandated mission of the church to preach the Gospel to them — as well as everyone else — for the sake of Jews themselves, for their salvation. According to this view, Christians would be false to their faith if they failed to bring Jews into the Christian fellowship.
On the other hand, there are Christians who are just as firmly convinced that the attempt to convert Jews to Christianity is to betray the God whom they both worship. On their reasoning, Jews as individuals are, by definition, part of the Jewish people with whom God made covenant; they are already within the covenant and have no need to enter it in a different way. The attempt to convince them otherwise is an attempt to convince them to deny God’s covenant with Israel. The proper stance for Christians, therefore, is to understand as best they can what it means for Jews to live as obedient members of the Jewish people before the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. And, in the process, help Jews comprehend how it is that Christians — gentiles for the most part — can rightly worship that same God through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Do you feel this Jews for Jesus group(s) is a deceptive form of proselytizing? That they use vague and misleading language along with deceptive tactics in its attempt to convert Jews to Christianity?
The Catholic Church regards the saving act of Christ as central to the process of human salvation for all, it also believes that Jews already dwell in a saving covenant with God. … The distinctive Jewish witness must be sustained if Catholics and Jews are truly to be, as Pope John Paul II envisioned, “a blessing to one another.”

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Is This A Good Taks Essay (just Practice)?


I have this prompt for a practice TAKS essay in English:
“Write about the importance of participating in an activity you enjoy.
This is my responce:
You know, some people are just great at painting. Others, maybe is simple drawing pr perhaps sculpting. But for me, there is one form of art that I believe is my true niche and that holds a lot of importance to me. That, is the practice and aspect of photography. For as far back as I can remember, I’ve always gotten a total thrill out of taking pictures. When I was young, I always begged my mom to buy me those little “throw-away” cameras. It was such a pleasure to take pictures and a major gratification to get them printed. Of course, they weren’t ever good by my standards today, but it’s a hobbie that has followed me throughout the years. It has become a very important, fun pastime and release for me. Some people say anyone can take a picture, and this is 100% true. But it takes a true photographer to take a GOOD picture. It takes a true photographer to take a picture that makes that viewer feel as if they are in the frame itself. That, is true photographic talent. And it is important to me that I am able to accomplish this. I see people every day that have a million different hobbies that define who they are. And I’m not that girl. I don’t do much. The things I do do, I’m not all that impressive at. But when it comes to photography, I feel like that is something I can be recognized for. Not only that, but I enjoy it so much! I traded in my “throw-aways” for a DSLR. It practically goes with me everywhere. You never know when a shot opportunity will present itself. You got to be prepared. Whether it’s a sunset landscape the colors of peaches and grapes, or ducks on a pond you pass on your way home. Art is everywhere; Beauty in every nook and cranny of this world. Photography is the quickest and most accurate way to capture that. And nothing is better than the original, you can only get so close with a painting. Photography is my absolute passion and drive. Click, click!

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Advertising On Facebook With Fan Page?


I’m starting a web based business for a niche market and am looking for a cheap way to advertize. the site should soon gain international popularity if I can get the word out effectively.
I was thinking something like fb or twitter would be great, though I’m not really social media savvy myself.
The site should be popular among the niche since it’s free and useful.
Any insight?

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How To Efile For Free?


Hi
hr block wants me to pay 54$ for federal and State taxes, is there a free way to efile my taxes securely? any website affiliated with irs?
thanks

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Hey Charlie Sheen, Hi, My Name Is Dave And I Am The Only Person Alive Today That Has Co?


Hey Charlie Sheen,
Hi, My name is Dave Sexton and I am the only person alive today that has completely changed all of my old habits and was completely rebuilt. I have experienced a complete rebuild to my body and my mind. I use to way 310 lbs and I would drink every day till I would pass out. I would also smoke a pack of cigarettes in just a 3 hour period. Plus I would also smoke the good old marijuana every day. I lost 110 lbs. and I do not smoke or drink. My secret is the most full proof system on the market today. I am living proof this will work. Can you imagine going to sleep and then waking up and not being interested in cigarettes or alcohol and then being a full blown vegetarian to top it off. This is the only full proof way to solve all of your destructive habits. Off course this secret is very expensive to learn but it does not cost as much as all of the money you have wasted on all of the alcohol and cigarettes, plus all of the meat you have consumed in the last 10 years. To find out more just send $10,000 and I will give you the best way guaranteed to stop all of your habits. This is no joke and I am willing to talk to anyone about this. I am living proof. Have a nice day. Dave

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I Have A Surfboard That I’ve Had For Years, 8’0″ Egg Shape That Just Has The Name Leroy On The Nose. Any Idea?


who the shaper/comapny is? Is it affiliated with LeRoy Grannis in any way?

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