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For over a dozen years I was a Jewish Christian missionary. I believed
in the Christian doctrine that everyone I knew and loved, who didn't believe
in Jesus, was going to burn in hell for all eternity. I became adept at
using the Holy Scriptures to prove that Jesus was the Jewish Messiah.
To save souls, I constantly witnessed door to door and handed out literature
in Fort Lauderdale, at the airport and the beach. I taught "Jewish
Evangelism" and "Christ in the Passover" seminars, in various
churches. My efforts led many Jewish souls astray.
During the years that I was involved with Christianity, every encounter
that I had with "knowledgeable Jews" only served to validate
my faith in Jesus.
However, last October, while browsing the Internet, I was challenged
to speak with Mark, a staff member of Jews for Judaism. I started corresponding
with him, because I figured this would be an opportunity to save his
soul.
To my surprise, I couldn't answer some of the questions he asked me.
However, he had very reasonable answers for all of my questions. I turned
to other knowledgeable Christians for answers.
He had made a crack in my armor and now the stage was set for many
months of dialogue and careful examination. I did this with his help
and the help of many other individuals on the Internet.
It was very difficult and scary for me, since I had so much invested
in Christianity. But the facts were overwhelming, and with Mark's support
and encouragement, I finally came to the conclusion that I had made a
mistake. Thank G-d I have returned to my people to share in the inheritance
others wanted to take from me. |