Date: Thu, 18 Sep 1997 15:31:50
To: Rob Weinberg
From: Frank Grose
Subject: Re: Bible Study
I am not a Christian, I'm a Jew.
Splendid! There isn't an anti-Semitic cell in my body. I have had difficulty finding a Jewish person with whom I could discuss the Jewish faith, holidays, and customs. Are you Orthodox? I am more interested in religion than politics! Are you into Bible study?
Not much. My wife is though. A voracious reader of books on religion and history.
Fantastic! I have been studying a lot in the Torah and books of the Prophets. Missler has a lot of Jewish-related stuff on his site, and gets
deeply into the "Old Testament" (pardon) of your Holy Scriptures.
You and I part ways on this issue. I'm speaking personally here, not as a representative of the Attorney General's Office. I think the governor is wrong and Judge Moore is wrong. And I think Jesus would be ashamed to see the use of Judge Moore's public office to make his public display of his "faith."
Sorry we don't agree on this issue, but it surely isn't a problem for me. In fact, it is refreshing for someone who sees it differently to articulate their views. I'll have to reserve further comment till a later time, but I'll share my views on it with you. Perhaps we can understand the other's point of view a little better.
My 2 cents worth. 'Hope I didn't offend you. It's a subject I've thought about for over three decades, and maybe I've given you another perspective.
I did enjoy your comments very much. Absolutely no offense taken! I'm still learning! I feel like I've found a new friend. We probably have much in common. I enjoy sharing views (with an intelligent person).
I grew up in the hills of Virginia. There were no Jews, no Blacks, no orientals. Just WASP hillbillies! My parents raised me to respect all people, because God made us all. I grew up without the burden of inherited prejudice, but without the first hand knowledge of racial differences. Of all the races, the Jewish race is one I could hate the least. God told Abraham that through his seed, all the earth would be blessed. Your sharing information with me is a fulfillment of that promise. I will be blessed personally. Through your official duties, my County and State will be blessed. Your Jewishness actually gives me a great deal of comfort and confidence in you.
I've grown up having to live with, and still face, the religious intolerance and bigotry of *well meaning* Christians.
Your discussion of your side of racial prejudice is enlightening. It is also saddening. But remember, you are God's "chosen" people! I know your people suffered greatly at the hands of "Christians." They were misguided; they were wrong. Please understand that Gentile and Christian are not synonyms. It wasn't the Jews who put Jesus on the cross; it was my sin!
I have more to say, but I must stop for now.
Regards,
Frank
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