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Robert Sweat's avatar

I attend a Messianic Synagogue that attempts to serve G-d like the 1st century Believers, who were at the beginning, all Jews.

You would be welcome. Also, I would not think anybody was damned—-in the Bible book of Jude it is written that Gabriel, when disputing with satan over the body of Moses would not bring an accusation but said the Lord rebuke you. My intention is to not slander anyone. The chief angel would not even slander satan. That’s G-D’s territory.

ps. I come from the Jesus Movement of the 60-70’s and have witnessed Jew and Gentle becoming the biblical “one new man”. It is a process that will be completed rapidly at the end times when “all Israel will be saved”.

Enough from me for now but please forgive me if I have inadvertently offended you. (No forgiveness is necessary for the Word).

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Jeff C's avatar

My brother, I made a really bad assumption that you practiced Judaism (i.e. were a non-Christian) based on the language you used. Huge mistake on my part and apologies.

If anyone has earned the right to be called a Judeo-Christian it is you. My writing above was not at all about Messianic Jews, but a contrived religion that lumps Talmudic Judaism and Christianity together as some sort of religious blob (hence the reason I didn't capitalize judeo-christianity). That's what I was going on about, as it really was the start of the "all roads lead to heaven" and moral relativism that took off after World War 2 (intentionally I believe). Timeline searches of the term in media show it was unheard of prior to WW2 and took off in the 1950's. It was promoted.

I think you are the first Messianic Jew I've ever traded comments with so please forgive my erroneous assumption. I learned something today and thank you for it.

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Principled Pragmatist's avatar

Honest question: can you explain why God is spelled as G-d or g-d? I have only ever seen that among Jews.

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Robert Sweat's avatar

In order to honor the Name, it is not completely spelled out in the event the carrying document is destroyed. That is my understanding. Honestly I was annoyed by this practice for a while, thinking it was extra Biblical. I needed to get over it to be in unity with the congregation leadership and not offend. It is not prohibited by scripture and it

is respectful to others that may get offended. Thanks for asking.

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