What Is The Judeo-Christian Tradition
FEB 07, 2023
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I have a strong opinion on the concept of the "Judeo-Christian tradition." While it's true that America has roots in both Judaism and Christianity, the use of the term "Judeo" before "Christian" is something that has always troubled me. In my view, it's a form of compromise that allows for Christians to avoid being labeled as extreme.

The purpose of the American civil religious establishment, which is a unique form of religious pluralism, is to allow people of different religions to coexist peacefully. Unfortunately, many evangelical Christians have bought into this idea, even though it is nothing but compromise. Christianity, in my opinion, is the incarnation of God in Christ and should not be blended with any other religion.

When it comes to the source of Christianity, it is clear to me that the New Testament is the account of Jesus Christ's person, work, and being. Christianity is not the same as Judaism, and the two faiths stand for different things to different people. For Jews, the Messiah is still to come, while for Christians, he has already come.

In the 19th century, a philosophical-theological approach called higher criticism emerged in Germany. European intellectuals began to view Judaism and Christianity as essentially similar, leading to the idea of a "Judeo-Christian" connection. However, I believe that this idea is a result of the opposition to both Judaism and Christianity and the delusions of Judaism.

The six-pointed star of David, often seen as a symbol of Judaism, was not used as a religious sign by the Israelites and only became the insignia of the Zionist movement in 1897. There are also significant theological differences between Judaism and Christianity, as pointed out by Jewish scholar and theologian Trudy Wise.

As someone who is concerned about our civilization and its future, I want to share the truth and see a revival of biblical apostolic Christianity. I believe that the conservative movement will not be successful in this endeavor, as it is only a reaction against liberalism. Instead, what we need is a divine intervention from God and for Jesus Christ to be exalted and preached as the deity that he is.

In conclusion, I firmly believe that the concept of the "Judeo-Christian tradition" is nothing but compromise and that Christianity should stand on its own, separate from Judaism or any other religion. We need to return to the principles of biblical apostolic Christianity and rely on divine intervention from God to see a revival in our land.
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