Previously I mentioned that a number of churches and groups were trying to emulate the Hebrew style of worship and even their lifestyle. Unfortunately that is NOT what we Christians are supposed to do! True, it is nice to recognize the Jewish traditional things and to honor their being respectful to their faith – we should be as honorable to OUR faith. But, to become “Jewish” is counter-productive to our purpose here.
Ever since I was a little guy I heard derogatory comments about Jews. Most of those comments were from an uncle who was VERY anti-Semitic. They included jokes and not so pleasant descriptions. It was so negative that, even as a five-year-old, I knew (somehow) that no peoples could be that bad. I always wondered why he showed that attitude but I was too young to seek the answer.
Although we have already celebrated Easter (or, more accurately, Resurrection Sunday) this year, the age-old question popped up again. So, let’s try to shed some light on it. There are purists who un-categorically state that the day that most people identify as Easter is in actuality a pagan worship day (or time), yet they do not have a confirmable calendar date as to the death & resurrection of Jesus. Many religions celebrate Easter…
See this “preview” of an amazingly beautiful 3D movie being made about Jerusalem, to be released in 2013. Here’s the description from their WEB site: “You are invited to follow the making of the extraordinary motion picture JERUSALEM over the next two years. Get exclusive behind-the-scenes updates, be among the first to see new footage, and help bring audiences around the world to JERUSALEM. Designed for IMAX® 3D, Omnimax Dome® and giant screen theatres,…
