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I'm not sure what to think of this.
I'm also not sure why any Jewish person would be drawn to Catholicism in the first place.
I know I'm repelled by almost everything I know about it.

I would agree. I don't know why a Jewish person would voluntarily convert to Catholicism. (Some Jewish people have converted when the decision is convert or be killed). The Catholic practices go against too many basic Jewish beliefs and practices.
 
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I'm not sure what to think of this.
I'm also not sure why any Jewish person would be drawn to Catholicism in the first place.
I know I'm repelled by almost everything I know about it.

I remember seeing Phil Silvers many, many years ago on a talk show.
He mentioned that he went to a Catholic church and wanted to convert.
He was attracted to the rituals and traditions. I remember thinking, what
do you think Judaism has? What do you need the Catholic church for that?
Interestingly enough, the priest would not convert him. He told Silvers that
he was born a Jew and he should stay a Jew.
 
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I was wandering what my messianic brothers think of this.

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Jewish people have always existed in a myriad of circles, all feeling that their Jewish culture and heritage are expressed better in some circles others would not agree with. There are many in Jewish culture who feel what occurs within the Protestant world (including Messianic Judaism) is more in line with what they see scripturally than what they see in Catholicism...and there are others who feel opposite of that in the belief that camps outside of the Protestant AND Catholic camps combined do not reflect Jewish beliefs as accurrately as other camps, while others feel Catholic culture (be it Latin/Roman Catholic or Eastern Catholics) have a better similarity to the Jewish cultural heritage.

IMHO, it isn't surprising that others exist such as Hebrew Catholics, as there are many out there who are wonderful people who in no way feel their being connected with Catholicism means that they somehow are against their Jewish heritage........unless, of course, what's being considered is Catholicism are things akin to stereotypes that are often promoted by many Protestant groups and camps within MJism (i.e. Messianic Judaism).

Don't know if you were aware of it...but if interested, there was a very good dialouge on some of the things you noted as seen in the thread entitled Jewishness of Ancient Church Tradition. Talked on how alot of things within other parts of the Church, including Catholicism, were very much in line with what occurred in the early Jewish culture. And for other discussions that occurred (here, here, #1 , #1, #255 , #16 , #18, #21 , #133, #140 , #164, and#218 / #221 concerning Jews in Catholic circles). There was one individual (previously known as Freak4JC, mentioned here in #8 / #1), who was here not too long ago. Although more fully immeshed in MJism years ago, he became apart of the Catholic church...specifically, Melkite Catholicism. Everyone is truly on a journey...

Some things noted by other Messianic Jews, from previous discussions:

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I would agree. I don't know why a Jewish person would voluntarily convert to Catholicism. (Some Jewish people have converted when the decision is convert or be killed). The Catholic practices go against too many basic Jewish beliefs and practices.

One of my theology professors in Grad school(Dr Lawrence Feingold) was a convert from judiasm and he is part of the Hebrew Catholic assoc and does lectures publicly for them. He and others in thier view see Catholicsm as perfectly fulfilling biblical and traditional Judaism. He wrote 3 volumes on how Isreal is fullfilled in the Catholic Church and how this was prohesied all the way back to Genesis with Abraham. His books are the following.

http://www.hebrewcatholic.org/ahcst...//www.hebrewcatholic.org/ahcstore.html?page=1

Another genrlemen scholar who wrote a book I read seemed to really tie it all together biblically showing all the major Catholic beleifs such as the Papacy, the Mass, Devotion to Mary, Purgatory, and venerating saints connecting to Judaism as its fullfillment. Take a look at this book its also good stuff.

http://www.hebrewcatholic.org/ahcst...brewcatholic.org/ahcstore.html?page=4&all=yes

And another good one from a former Jew is this one:
http://www.hebrewcatholic.org/ahcst...brewcatholic.org/ahcstore.html?page=9&all=yes

And this one also from a Jewish convert to the faith:

http://www.hebrewcatholic.org/ahcst...tml?page=1&keyword=salvation+is+from+the+jews

This is a book showing the Sacrifice of Holy Mass and the teaching of Christ real presesne in the Eucharist connecting to the Jewish roots:
http://www.hebrewcatholic.org/ahcst...brewcatholic.org/ahcstore.html?page=1&new=yes



I did not know if anyone from the Messianics read this stuff or ever considered it as I know scholars many of them former Jews see a fullfillment in the Catholic Church.

it would be interesting to see a dialog on this between a messianic and a Hebrew Catholic.

God bless you all my brothers.
In Jesus Christ the King through Mary the Queen Mother,
Athanasias
 
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I thank you for asking your sincere question here, but I'm afraid you'll find very few Messianics who will give you the confirmation you seem to be seeking. We just don't see anything that Rome has done as a good thing at all. In fact, Rome has been nothing but a matter of shame and embarrassment to those who love Yeshua.
Have a safe holiday. Shalom.
 
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I thank you for your response and honesty. God bless you always! I am just sincere in asking if any messianic Christians have ever read or studied some of these sources or to at least consider why many Jewish people also convert to the Catholic faith as they see it as the biblical and historical fullfillment to Judaism too and go to lengths to explain it in there books.

I know some Rabbi's who have also seen some good things that the Catholic Church has done so I am wandering why these sources which go deep in scripture, Jewish writings, and history have not gone and been at least read with a open mind by messianics.

I would guess that it has to do with age old prejudice on both sides(Catholic and protestant). I would invite all my friends to study messianic writings and then to study the books and writings by Hebrew Catholics and compare and at least see for themselves who has fulfilled Judaism most fully.

Take care and May the Lord bless you and keep you.

In Jesus the King through Mary the Queen Mother
 
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Good links..and many thanks for sharing them

Some of the dialouges between many within Messianic Judaism and others who are Jewish and involved in Catholicism have been interesting, especially when seeing the many ways that people often don't wish to acknowledge where the Catholic faith directly impacts all others outside of it.

One of the most basic aspects being that no one, be it in the Protestant Camp or camps within it, can say they're against anything Catholic while still choosing to use scripture...as the 66 books/ scriptures themselves that're used in the Protestant cannon were complied through the efforts of Catholics....and it's one of the main things that always comes off as hypocritical since it makes no sense to use any resource/work from a group one is against and make it out as if it's seperate from that group. Moreover, as you noted, most of the powerful hospitals created to aid the Body and others who are not saved were created by Catholics. Including St.Joseph's Children's hospital amongst many others.

And for the numerous amounts of Catholics faithfully standing against the evil of abortion, it's a blessing seeing their hearts to stand out for life just as many other believers have done throughout the Body of Christ. A couple of months ago, one of the believers on my side of town got in contact with an organization against abortion and one of the leaders sent information to her with this link. Thought you might like it, as it addresses the many ways faith-based organizations are being forced to support services that go against their faith in this current administration.....and it shows what others throughout Catholicism/Christendom have long felt on the issue when it comes to righteousness:





Wishing you had come at times when there were a lot more Messianics present, as there've been many who've been quite vocal in their support of things within the Catholic world for some time....if going back through the search engine and doing your own research. Others may've done so due to their growing up in the Catholic world, whereas others disconnected with it and yet still had relationships/inter-faith dialouges with those who are Catholic in regards to building relationships in the Body. The forum known as Bridge Builders may be more so in line with the type of fellowship you're looking for, as it concerns the things you've noted.....for not everyone has the mindset of wanting any kind of connection with Israel/Church or Jews being seen in other parts of the Body.

Also, if interested in seeing what other Messianic Jews have often said, there are some excellent organizations that do a lot of work documenting the world of Messianic Judaism. For more:


The world of Messianic Judaism will always be diverse. Whereas there are plenty who are against anything from Rome/Catholic backgrounds, there are just as many who are thankful for it. Personally, I agree with other MJish (i.e Messianic Jewish) groups that have long noted how one doesn't have to agree 100% with Catholicism in order to give honor where it is due for where they've contributed to the Body of Christ and others who serve the Lord Christ/Yeshua. The Lord is truly faithful Shalom
 
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Easy G Thank you so much for your kind words and your thoughtful approach. Also thank you for these great links. I will look at them. God bless you! I am happy to meet a Messianic Christian who is ecumenical toward the Hebrew Catholics. I know some of the Hebrew Catholics I met talk to Messianics and consider them brothers in Christ albeit separated from formal union. I myself just never knew any messianics personally and just a few of them I met seemed very anti-Catholic.

I am very grateful for your knowledge and prayerful patience with me. Blessed be God forever!

May the Lord Jesus bless and keep you.

In Jesus the New Covenant through Mary the New Ark,
Athanasias
 
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I'm not sure what to think of this.
I'm also not sure why any Jewish person would be drawn to Catholicism in the first place.
I know I'm repelled by almost everything I know about it.
me too!!!Lord open up their eyes that they might see.
 
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I'm not sure what to think of this.
I'm also not sure why any Jewish person would be drawn to Catholicism in the first place.
I know I'm repelled by almost everything I know about it.

I would agree. I don't know why a Jewish person would voluntarily convert to Catholicism. (Some Jewish people have converted when the decision is convert or be killed). The Catholic practices go against too many basic Jewish beliefs and practices.


me too!!!Lord open up their eyes that they might see.

Today, the third of July, my 77th b'day, and being in an amazingly good mood, surprized G-d should permit me to live so long, I agree with the above quoted.
 
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Today, the third of July, my 77th b'day, and being in an amazingly good mood, surprized G-d should permit me to live so long, I agree with the above quoted.

Happy birthday. I hear rumors that in about 19 hours there's gonna be some fireworks painting the skies, a little belated birthday greetings??
 
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Today, the third of July, my 77th b'day, and being in an amazingly good mood, surprized G-d should permit me to live so long, I agree with the above quoted.
Happy birthday... yours is the 3rd and mine is the 4th.
 
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Happy birthday. I hear rumors that in about 19 hours there's gonna be some fireworks painting the skies, a little belated birthday greetings??

HaHa. Yeah, sure. NOT!

Nope. For all her faults, mistakes, errors and excesses, it is still the birthday of our beloved nation the U.S. of A. I am saying that even as a half native American, albeit Half Jew(thanks Mom, her memory a blessing to me and my 3 siblings).

I wish our history had been truly "Christian", there'd be a lot more "Indians" and black folks alive today probably. Also, William Tecumseh Sherman, under Grant and Lincoln, so disliked Jews that he persuaded U.S. Grant to rid his Corp. of all Jews, comparing them to blacks(but he used the N-word), greasers(meaning Hispanics) and the sub-human Indians(whom he later expressed that extermination was his solution for them[us]).

Nevertheless, this nation has endeavoured to do much good. We have sacrificed much blood and treasure to prevent tyranny when we could. Reflecting, I was about 6-1/2 when we entered WW II, we were barely coming out of The Depression. We weren't so [bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse] sure we were going to prevail in the war. I remember what we all sang, Jew or gentile or "Indian", with hopeful conviction, and we meant it. It was the song "G-d Bless America". Well, He did.

But now we have become smug fools. I pray fervently that we repent and submit to G-d's instructions, which are not burdensome, but assure the blessing of responsible freedom, within His protective boundaries, I refer to Torah.

May G-d bless America to sober repentance. b'shem Yeshua, amen.
 
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Happy birthday... yours is the 3rd and mine is the 4th.

I pray and wish for you a very joyful Birthday.

Let us all remember to pray for the Peace of Jerusalem and that we Americans serve G-d to that end, that the Peace of Jerusalem shall come. He will bring it about, in His own good time, perhaps we should be on the winning side IMO.

G'night all and may G-d bless and protect and provide for you all. b' shem Yeshua, amen.
 
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Let us all remember to pray for the Peace of Jerusalem and that we ALL serve G-d to that end, that the Peace of Jerusalem shall come. He will bring it about, in His own good time, perhaps we should be on the winning side IMO.

Not being American I would have to adapt your sentiments as above so that I can agree with them (hope you don't mind!) - but I do hope you really enjoy your day of celebrations. Mazel tov!
 
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Not being American I would have to adapt your sentiments as above so that I can agree with them (hope you don't mind!) - but I do hope you really enjoy your day of celebrations. Mazel tov!

I heartily approve of your most appropriate modification. Inclusion of us all, hopefully.

Ah, just woke up, fell asleep at keyboard, gettin' old I guess. I've been up here at Pine Ridge(Rez. I partly grew up on) for the annual Sun Dance, Vision Quest, etc. stuff tribe does. They've worn me oout.

G'night.
 
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