Double-Edged Sword:
Trojan Horse or a Blessing?
First in a series exploring Christian Zionist groups in Israel ... 
Should we be concerned about the motivations of Evangelicals who extend themselves on behalf of Israel and Jewish people? If we don't place any stock in the multitude of Christian speculations about various apocalyptic developments, who cares if they believe that their support of Israel will hasten the Rapture or the Battle of Armageddon? However, if we Flame sword biblesuspect that they are "making nice" in order to lubricate the conversion process, why should we play along? We can appreciate their prayer rallies on behalf of Israel, but should we be encouraging our communities to attend. Today, too many Jews lack strong spiritual immune systems, as well as the vital knowledge necessary to penetrate the Christian Zionists' rhetoric and "unconditional love."  Is it prudent to risk their being "provoked to jealousy" and their possible conversion to Christianity?

 

Living in our precarious, unpredictable world entails taking necessary risks and appropriate precautions.  For example, we rely on our cars every day, even though the possibility of a fatal accident does exist.  How do we reduce the risk?  We demand that all drivers keep their automobiles in excellent condition, take educational courses and pass a rigorous driver's test.

 

Similarly, when it comes to the risks posed by interacting with well-meaning, but spiritually alluring Christians, we can't ignore the vulnerability of many Jews.  We cannot tolerate mediocrity when it comes to ensuring the "road-readiness" of our community.  Our schools, synagogues, homes and communities must become bastions of a joyous and spiritually nourishing Judaism.  Jews with a sophisticated level of Jewish knowledge (we don't expect less when it comes to secular education) and a passionate commitment to living a Jewish life are not likely to be provoked to jealousy.

  

These are very trying times. An Evangelical embrace may well be a double-edged embrace. However, if we substantially enhance our spiritual health, there's less of a chance of getting nicked.

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 Special thanks to Rabbi Michael Skobac for permission to reprint. 

 Rabbi Skobac is the Education Director of Jews For Judaism-Toronto.

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