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Jackie Mason suing Jews for Jesus
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61. 60 Marcel Abel: Take your ranting preaching to a French
Gabrielle Goldwater ,   Geneva Switzerland   (08.27.06)
Christian web Don't try to preach to Jews
62. #46- File under "anti-Judaism": Jews for Allah
Márcia ,   Brazil   (08.27.06)
http://www.jews-for-allah.org/ Or under "anti-Israel", "anti-Zionism", "anti-G-d"...take your pick.
63. Gabrielle
Marcel Abel ,   France, douce France   (08.27.06)
Be patient the true Jesus will fulfill all prophecies whatever the source. I don't preach. Your reality is twisted and hateful as are most often your blue links. Jesus is both a prophet and the begotten One of the Lord. He is not a "product ". At this level of theology you are best in case one. You have a heart, open it wide, there you meet Love one day. I nevertheless thank you for using my true first name : Marcel Abel. Have a nice day.
64. Ishmael and Isaac
Marcel Abel ,   (France)   (08.27.06)
Ishmael, is it speaking to you ? Ishmael (ĭsh'māĕl) [Heb.,=God hears], in the Bible. Son of Abraham and Hagar; ancestor of 12 tribes in N Arabia. Through Sara's jealousy he and his mother were sent into the desert, where the angel of the Lord encountered them at a spring. Ishmael married an Egyptian and fathered 12 sons and a daughter. He was the half brother of Isaac and was Esau's father-in-law. In Islam, Ishmael is considered a prophet. The spring is traditionally identified with a Meccan well near the Kaaba, which Muslims believe was built by Ishmael and Abraham. Muslims recognize Arabs as Ishmael's descendants, thus distinguishing them from the Israelites, the descendants of Isaac. The Bible does not clarify the peoples called Ishmaelites (or Ishmeelites); the term is generally regarded as referring to caravan traders. (Source : answers.com, sometimes useful) Have a nice day in your beautiful country where Jesus is omnipresent.
65. A Few Points......
Elisabeth ,   Virginia....USA   (08.27.06)
First point.. I haven't seen the pamphlet.. so just going on hearsay.. it seems to me that ''Jews for Jesus'' used bad judgement and poor ethics in using the name of someone that they didn't have permission to use. Legally.. since Jackie Mason is a public figure, I'm not sure where this will go in the courts, but that depends on what the laws are and I'm content to let the courts do their job. Now..on the point of Jesus being the Messiah... I understand perfectly that very few Jews accept him as such. To some degree I can understand their anger towards what I'm sure they feel is their religion being perverted. However, when it comes right down to it... each person is responsible... and will be held responsible by God for what they believe and accept. So to accept Jesus as Messiah or not IS an individual decision. And how will people know if they want to accept it or not unless they know what it's about. Trying to keep Christians or any other group from sharing their faith and beliefs shows a gross intolerance that is very disquietening. As for Evangelical Christians being one of Israel's best friends.. I have to agree whole heartedly. Whether Jews wish to be friends back is not the issue. That fact that we are following God's instructions is the issue. If you think that this is not the truth, see what happens when and if the Godless Democrats are voted into office next election. God bless Israel..... and God bless the USA
66. Re a few points
Jay ,   New York, US   (08.27.06)
Elizabeth I am delighted to hear that you and other Republicans are following God's instructions. And you show great insight and tolerance when you say that "Godless Democrats" would hurt Israel if voted into office. Yes, with friends like these whose opinions show little but ignorance, bigotry and self rightousness, Israel (and the US) would be better off not having any friends. Israel and Jews can take care of themselves. Jay
67. 63 Marcel: The Truth is NOT twisted You are
Gabrielle Goldwater ,   Geneva Switzerland   (08.27.06)
ask any Rabbi - ask the Rabbi in France and he will confirm this It is in our own Torah - so don't try to change our Jewish Belief and stop to try to either PREACH or convert people here JESUS DID NOT FULFILL THE MESSIANIC PROPHECIES What is the Messiah supposed to accomplish? The Bible says that he will: A. Build the Third Temple (Ezekiel 37:26-28). B. Gather all Jews back to the Land of Israel (Isaiah 43:5-6). C. Usher in an era of world peace, and end all hatred, oppression, suffering and disease. As it says: "Nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall man learn war anymore." (Isaiah 2:4) D. Spread universal knowledge of the God of Israel, which will unite humanity as one. As it says: "God will be King over all the world -- on that day, God will be One and His Name will be One" (Zechariah 14:9). The historical fact is that Jesus fulfilled none of these messianic prophecies. Christians counter that Jesus will fulfill these in the Second Coming, but Jewish sources show that the Messiah will fulfill the prophecies outright, and no concept of a second coming exists. Jesus was not a prophet. Prophecy can only exist in Israel when the land is inhabited by a majority of world Jewry. During the time of Ezra (circa 300 BCE), when the majority of Jews refused to move from Babylon to Israel, prophecy ended upon the death of the last prophets -- Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi. Jesus appeared on the scene approximately 350 years after prophecy had ended. The Messiah must be descended on his father's side from King David (see Genesis 49:10 and Isaiah 11:1). According to the Christian claim that Jesus was the product of a virgin birth, he had no father -- and thus could not have possibly fulfilled the messianic requirement of being descended on his father's side from King David!
68. Nothing douce about La France Marcel
Gabrielle Goldwater ,   Geneva Switzerland   (08.27.06)
69. jackie WHO?
Solly ,   NY USA   (08.27.06)
>>I am as Jewish as a matzo ball or kosher salami And only HALF as funny as either. Admit it mason: if you'd been even more out of work, and J4J got your image back in front of the public, you'd be damned GLAD for the free publicity.
70. #32 judiaism a religion of denial?
Solly ,   NY USA   (08.27.06)
>>Judaism is fairly liberal in what it will allow you to practice without kicking you out. Some of us are atheists and yet we're still allowed to be Jews. >>However, Judaism definitely draws the line when it comes to a belief in Jesus Christ. There then: the last line - by your own admission.
71. The Messiah is coming soon.
(08.27.06)
Stop the arguing. Bottom Line is: Are you prepared to meet the Messiah? Don't ask others who He is. Ask Him.
72. Sorry, post 64 was meant for 62.
Marcel Abel ,   (France)   (08.27.06)
73. 63 Marcel Abel: Stop posting and preaching Rubbish on Jewish
Gabrielle Goldwater ,   Geneva Switzerland   (08.27.06)
Website and read the Truth: I had posted ...... about your failures you cannot ever change the Torah and Judaism you silly fool
74. Jackie Mason not "Jew for Jesus"
Mike Henson ,   Pulaski, TN   (08.28.06)
Being a Christian, I was at first, a little upset at Jackie for wanting to sue them. But after reading the story, I understand why . Jew's for Jesus should have asked his permission before ever using his image or anything else. I hope however that Mr. Mason will relent, if and when he recieves a well deserved appology from the group.
75. Marcel, this is all about respect for the religion of others
Márcia ,   Brazil   (08.28.06)
The Jewish people are your "neighbors," the ones you are supposed to love as they are. Yet, you won't see any Jew trying to convert you to Judaism, because Judaism is strong enough to have other faiths in the neighborhood. Therefore, Judaism is not a threat to Christianity -- or any other religion for that matter. JFJ, however, not only targets Jews for conversion, but does so by deception. This is lack of respect and a major sign of weakness. And the way the "Jews" for Allah organization is targeting also JFJ followers, you'd better stop worrying about the Jewish people and start defending your faith from Islam. (Just an advice from a neighbor.)
76. Marcel Abel
Michael A. Gold ,   El Paso, Tx   (08.28.06)
I can see that you have been unable or unwilling to answer my 5 questions posed to you in # 52. So evidently you agree with albert mohler, the sbc, paqid16 and j4j. Will Jesus forgive you for calling him (Jesus) a cancerous tumor upon society? You don't have to answer, you've already shown your true colors.
77. Jews For Jesus vs. Mr. Mason
Berny ,   Toronto, Canada   (08.28.06)
I fully understand Mr. mason's upset. I am a Christian myself, in fact I am a Lebanese Christian. I had been on mission in the past and was involved in many countries. What ticked me off most of the time was that my fellow Christians always used Celebrities and well known figures in order to promote our faith. I have no problem if the Celebrities in question were real converts and had given their approval, but as it may seem here, I always figured that all this was done without consent from the figures in question... As a Christian, I believe that one should ask for the persons' consent and approval before using their picture or name wherever; moreover, I do not see the importance of using a celebrity to promote Christianity.. what does a convert celebrity have to offer to any potential adept? nothing. If a person is to believe in Jesus being the Messiah, it has to be throught the Bible and utterly by faith alone, and not because they happened to like a Christian man or woman...
78. Outlaw messianic jews.........
K. ,   usa   (08.28.06)
Messianic jews are no longer outlawed because jews realize that jesus loves them and cares for them and He does so by using His people, Christians and messianic Jews to lobby the U.S. Congress on behalf of Israel, to raise money for Israel and raise thier children to love and respect Israel and the Jewish people, why would you outlaw messianic jews?Which one of you has kept the law?Homosexuals have parades in the Holy Land but you would outlaw messianic jews. 2000 years ago your ancestors not only outlawed messianic jews it killed them for believing as they did, for being who they were.Do you know who you are or where you come from?Do you know what G-d has planned for you?Do you know that the only reason I leave the vowel out of G-ds name is out of respect for the people He calls "chosen"What does being chosen of G-d mean to the jewish people?What do the chosen people of G-d plan to contribute to the world?Your story is no secret,but sometimes I wonder if the jewish people remember it themselves.
79. #17 daisy, name them
K. ,   usa   (08.28.06)
Well I am ready, what group or country of people has been as much as a friend to Israel as the United States, which the world would accuse of being Christian, even though most who say they are have no walk at all(don't pray, go to church, read the bible etc.)Who daisy, who?And of those who spoke out on Israels behalf before the U.S. in any given situation?What country has been so catagorically accused of being a backer of Israel?Who?There's only 200 years of history+/- to chose from but take your time.........
80. All Jews Please Read This
Chaya Tova ,   Atlanta, Georgia   (08.28.06)
To all the Jews out there: Please understand that a Jew who believes in the Trinity (G-d forbid) or that Jesus is G-d in the flesh (G-d fobrid) is practicing avodah zarah (idol worship). If you read the Jewish Bible (the Tanach, also known as the Old Testament), you will see that the prophets warned the Jewish people about 2 important themes: 1) Do not worship any god that your forefathers never knew (ie don't worship any god that is not the G-d of Abraham, Issac, and Jacob or any god that was not revealed to us at Mt. Sinai) 2) "Remember" G-d's Torah and keep His commandments forever Please investigate why our forefathers were willing to give up their lives rather than convert to Christianity. If anyone has any doubts, please read the following: http://www.outreachjudaism.org/biblical.html http://www.outreachjudaism.org/questions.html http://www.jewsforjudaism.org/web/pdf/RealMessiahBookPages_v4ab.pdf http://www.jewsforjudaism.org/web/mainpages/handbook.html http://www.outreachjudaism.org/ http://www.jewsforjudaism.org/ Please don't be fooled. Stay strong and keep faith in G-d "alone" and remember His holy Torah.
81. (73) If I have not love, I am nothing (Paul)
Marcel Abel ,   (France)   (08.28.06)
" Silly fool ". Very high level of non-education and of arrogant hate. I want to share, only that. You want to force me to stop posting ? How ? Dispatching me to a concentration camp ? This is for you even if NT is irrelevant to most Jews : « 1 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. 3 If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing. 4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 8 Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. 9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part, 10 but when perfection comes, the imperfect disappears. 11 When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put childish ways behind me. 12 Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. 13 And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13, 1-13 (First Epistle of Paul)
82. The Perfect Sacrificial Lamb
Marcel Abel ,   (France)   (08.28.06)
The Essential Divine Nature of God as a basis for dealing with the Oneness Teaching and the Trinity Doctrine. A correct understanding of the essential nature of God, will reveal the right answer to the question of whether it is a "2nd Person of the Godhead" sitting at the Right of the Throne or not. Consider that : YHVH is a Spirit Being (Gen. 1:2; John 4:24; 2 Cor. 3:17), omnipresent throughout the universe. YHVH is the ONLY TRUE GOD (Exod. 20). YHVH is ONE (Deut. 6:4). His omnipresence and omniscience allows Him to manifest Himself in various forms and shapes - appearing to Abraham, Moses, Manoah, etc. In order to offer the Perfect Sacrificial Lamb for the reconciliation of man with God, YHVH manifested Himself as an Israelite, born from a Hebrew woman - the seed planted in her womb by miraculous Divine intervention (NOT sexually - as some opposers of the Oneness would keenly interject!!!). He could have manifested Himself in a full grown angelic 'man', as He did with Jacob, Manoah and his wife, etc. YHVH stunned the heavenly Angelic Host, by taking upon Himself perfect humanity (flesh, blood and soul) to manifest Himself as a man who could experience pain, hunger, satisfaction, rejection, human love, temptation, etc, etc. For a period of 30 years He took the shape of a man and lived amongst His 'Chosen nation', the Israelites - a nation chosen for the Divine Purpose of carrying His Oracles to the world (Romans 3:2) as a Testimony to The Blessings that would befall those who followed in His ways, but also the Curses which would befall them for despising His Law and System (Deut 28). As omnipresent Spirit, He was still present throughout the Universe - which answers those who ask : Did God die when Messiah blew out His last breath ? No, He did not ! His omnipresent Spirit resurrected His Human Body from the Grave. For 30 years, yes, there were two: A man on earth and an omnipresent ever-living Spirit Being filling the heavens. This does not make two Gods, but two manifestations of the same One True God. Trinitarians and all non-Oneness interpretations hold that Messiah was a second Being to God Himself. That we could agree with on certain conditions of CORRECT interpretation - problem is they then declare Him non-God, or subservient to God, and this is blasphemous. The difference is subtle, but vital! It is the One Truth that Satan fights tooth and nail. Similarly, "sitting at the Right Hand" does not make of Him a 2nd subservient Being to God. It simply is His own selected Manifestation in a special Designation of completing a hitherto two thousand year Cycle of Salvation. (Wide open to discussion but please do not imitate the Lady in Geneva who will insult those who do not share her opinions. No preaching, just friendly arguing. Thank you).
83. The Perfect Sacrificial Lamb
Marcel Abel ,   (France)   (08.28.06)
The Essential Divine Nature of God as a basis for dealing with the Oneness Teaching and the Trinity Doctrine. A correct understanding of the essential nature of God, will reveal the right answer to the question of whether it is a "2nd Person of the Godhead" sitting at the Right of the Throne or not. Consider that : YHVH is a Spirit Being (Gen. 1:2; John 4:24; 2 Cor. 3:17), omnipresent throughout the universe. YHVH is the ONLY TRUE GOD (Exod. 20). YHVH is ONE (Deut. 6:4). His omnipresence and omniscience allows Him to manifest Himself in various forms and shapes - appearing to Abraham, Moses, Manoah, etc. In order to offer the Perfect Sacrificial Lamb for the reconciliation of man with God, YHVH manifested Himself as an Israelite, born from a Hebrew woman - the seed planted in her womb by miraculous Divine intervention (NOT sexually - as some opposers of the Oneness would keenly interject!!!). He could have manifested Himself in a full grown angelic 'man', as He did with Jacob, Manoah and his wife, etc. YHVH stunned the heavenly Angelic Host, by taking upon Himself perfect humanity (flesh, blood and soul) to manifest Himself as a man who could experience pain, hunger, satisfaction, rejection, human love, temptation, etc, etc. For a period of 30 years He took the shape of a man and lived amongst His 'Chosen nation', the Israelites - a nation chosen for the Divine Purpose of carrying His Oracles to the world (Romans 3:2) as a Testimony to The Blessings that would befall those who followed in His ways, but also the Curses which would befall them for despising His Law and System (Deut 28). As omnipresent Spirit, He was still present throughout the Universe - which answers those who ask: Did God die when Messiah blew out His last breath? No, He did not! His omnipresent Spirit resurrected His Human Body from the Grave. For 30 years, yes, there were two: A man on earth and an omnipresent ever-living Spirit Being filling the heavens. This does not make two Gods, but two manifestations of the same One True God. Trinitarians and all non-Oneness interpretations hold that Messiah was a second Being to God Himself. That we could agree with on certain conditions of CORRECT interpretation - problem is they then declare Him non-God, or subservient to God, and this is blasphemous. The difference is subtle, but vital! It is the One Truth that Satan fights tooth and nail. Similarly, "sitting at the Right Hand" does not make of Him a 2nd subservient Being to God. It simply is His own selected Manifestation in a special Designation of completing a hitherto two thousand year Cycle of Salvation. (Wide open to discussion but please be constructive. No preaching, just friendly arguing. Thank you)
84. Michael A. Gold , El Paso, Tx
Marcel Abel ,   (France)   (08.28.06)
No, that's untrue, impatient Michael. Jesus is my best friend and what could I do if He did not exist ? Sorry, but I would have not special problems with answers. What do you think ? The truth is I do not like your inquisitorial way. Moreover, to set the record straight, I am a Catholic. I had the feelings you wanted to force me to answer. Perhaps my answers could have destabilized you and I love people enough not to do it if I " feel " that such could happen. I do not know the persons whose name you mentioned, except Paquid only through talkbacks. I can tell you that our ideas were completely divergent. Existing talkbacks can prove it . You know, I am a Catholic, Jesuistic tendance. Do you get the picture, my friend ? I am a little old and sick, I certainly will meet my Lord before you (I hope for you) face to face and He shall judge me, but be sure I will ask Him to forgive you for pushing me a bit too hard. You know, old people have their habits and cannot react like the new - or rather new generation. Unfortunately, I can't afford to fly over to El Paso (Magic name), otherwise it would have been my pleasure to meet you. Have a nice day.
85. Sorry-my last message got cut off so please repost this
Chaya Tova ,   Atlanta, Georgia   (08.28.06)
To all the Jews out there: Please understand that a Jew who believes in the Trinity (G-d forbid) or that Jesus is G-d in the flesh (G-d fobrid) is practicing avodah zarah (idol worship). If you read the Jewish Bible (the Tanach, also known as the Old Testament), you will see that the prophets warned the Jewish people about 2 important themes: 1) Do not worship any god that your forefathers never knew (ie don`t worship any god that is not the G-d of Abraham, Issac, and Jacob or any god that was not revealed to us at Mt. Sinai) 2) "Remember" G-d`s Torah and keep His commandments forever Please investigate why our forefathers were willing to give up their lives rather than convert to Christianity. If anyone has any doubts, please read the following: http://www.outreachjudaism.org/biblical.html http://www.outreachjudaism.org/questions.html http://www.jewsforjudaism.org/web/pdf/RealMessiahBookPages_v4ab.pdf http://www.jewsforjudaism.org/web/mainpages/handbook.html http://www.outreachjudaism.org/ http://www.jewsforjudaism.org/ Please don`t be fooled. Stay strong and keep faith in G-d "alone" and remember His holy Torah.
86. Márcia , Brazil
Marcel Abel ,   (France)   (08.28.06)
Thank you for the piece of advice but I love Jesus (I have been a follower of Jesus for about 50 - 60 years). Islam and Judaism are no threat to my faith. You see, I have become " hardened " because of their fiercely rejecting my Jesus as the Messiah (Jews in particular as Muslims admit Him as a prophet). Let God show us who is really His Messiah ! Have a nice day !
87. They just plain broke the law!
Patty ,   Miami, FL   (08.28.06)
They just plain broke the law, and now they need to be slapped with a lawsuit. Get permission, pay an actor, or face lawsuit. Simple as that.
88. 86 Marcel Abel: Stop posting Crap - go to religious website
Gabrielle Goldwater ,   Geneva Switzerland   (08.28.06)
This is A Jewish Israeli website - not for people like you to preach your believes You have NO clue about Judaism you show NO respect - so leave You are a Fake a phony and a fraud Typical French
89. Then, Marcel, you've become "hardened" not by faith in your
Márcia ,   Brazil   (08.28.06)
Hebrew Jesus, but by your opposition to Judaism. You've said it all. Thank you.
90. One last thing, Marcel. JFJ members play a double game:
Márcia ,   Brazil   (08.28.06)
by disguising themselves as Jews, they are, in fact, denying your Jesus. Christians should be as insulted by their double game. But then, it's up to you.
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