3. Reality & Role of the Church: Joshua & Comparison to Jews
INFERNAL INTERNET
My Dear Hobnob,
Great news! He really loves Girzone's book. What he read on page 178 was particularly consoling to him after the conversion of his daughter to her husband's Judaism. The author postulates that the Jews have, ironically, discovered the true spirit of Jesus while Christians have tended to return to the old law. Considering the high numbers of atheists in the reformed Jewish community, this holds out all sorts of possibilities— his daughter's husband is of this non- believing stripe. These words say less about the author's views of Jews as it does about the Church. He hates the institution of the Church and wishes it had developed along the lines of the Synagogue with "no institution, no structures." If he explores this matter further, steer him clear of certain roadblocks planted by the enemy. The divine covenant established with the Hebrew people is still in effect. They remain his first chosen people. The tragedy we have to mask in regard to converts from Christianity is their renunciation of baptism and faith in Khrist, ouch. The true spirit Girzone is talking about is literally a social atmosphere— a tendency for toleration of even the most serious divergences in faith and lifestyle. This is the stereotype that he embraces and puts into the mouth of Joshua. Not only does he belittle the Synagogue as no more than a culture club with no set structures or beliefs, he suggests this is what we want to become. As for your client, keep his mind off the H. S. and the Trinity. But, as I have said before, be careful. Many Hebrews see their faith and culture as inseparably bonded and meaningful. True believers from any faith can make trouble for us. Jeezus was a Jew. No equivocation can hide this fact. Let your subject think that he was the more liberal variety, like his character, Joshua. Oh, and by the way, the analysis offered in the book is fairly simplistic. Don't let him get a hold of anything or anyone that might burst the bubble— especially keep him away from disgruntled Palestinians!
Your ever affectionate uncle,
Slubgob
P.S. The pseudo-Jeezus character in the book says almost too much, for our clandestine purposes, on page 202: "The Church would function better if it were closed." The statement warms my heart, well if I had one it would, but it might also let the cat out of the bag.
My Dear Hobnob,
Great news! He really loves Girzone's book. What he read on page 178 was particularly consoling to him after the conversion of his daughter to her husband's Judaism. The author postulates that the Jews have, ironically, discovered the true spirit of Jesus while Christians have tended to return to the old law. Considering the high numbers of atheists in the reformed Jewish community, this holds out all sorts of possibilities— his daughter's husband is of this non- believing stripe. These words say less about the author's views of Jews as it does about the Church. He hates the institution of the Church and wishes it had developed along the lines of the Synagogue with "no institution, no structures." If he explores this matter further, steer him clear of certain roadblocks planted by the enemy. The divine covenant established with the Hebrew people is still in effect. They remain his first chosen people. The tragedy we have to mask in regard to converts from Christianity is their renunciation of baptism and faith in Khrist, ouch. The true spirit Girzone is talking about is literally a social atmosphere— a tendency for toleration of even the most serious divergences in faith and lifestyle. This is the stereotype that he embraces and puts into the mouth of Joshua. Not only does he belittle the Synagogue as no more than a culture club with no set structures or beliefs, he suggests this is what we want to become. As for your client, keep his mind off the H. S. and the Trinity. But, as I have said before, be careful. Many Hebrews see their faith and culture as inseparably bonded and meaningful. True believers from any faith can make trouble for us. Jeezus was a Jew. No equivocation can hide this fact. Let your subject think that he was the more liberal variety, like his character, Joshua. Oh, and by the way, the analysis offered in the book is fairly simplistic. Don't let him get a hold of anything or anyone that might burst the bubble— especially keep him away from disgruntled Palestinians!
Your ever affectionate uncle,
Slubgob
P.S. The pseudo-Jeezus character in the book says almost too much, for our clandestine purposes, on page 202: "The Church would function better if it were closed." The statement warms my heart, well if I had one it would, but it might also let the cat out of the bag.
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