Time to Meet

Despite statements issued by various Churches in the 1960s-80s (e.g. "Nostra Aetate" and "Ecumenical Considerations on Jewish-Christian Dialogue"), some problems still remain between Christianity and Judaism. Analyzes these problems and proposes solutions. The Churches must present interpretations of the New Testament which do not abuse other religions. Christians must admit that Jesus was a devout, practicing Jew, and that Judaism is not a "petrified" religion or a "religion of legalism." They must not regard Christianity as a superior religion, but acknowledge the parity between it and Judaism and cease missionary activities. Special attention is drawn to the Holocaust and the specific guilt of Christianity in regard to it, and to Christian attitudes to the State of Israel.