Posted on 02/22/2010 4:34:40 AM PST by SJackson
You are an idiot...I don’t hate Jews, on the contrary. But, you are still an idiot and a fear monger...or are you just paranoid.
You still cannot show me where the term BCE began, did it begin with Jews trying to take the Christ out of the dates from his life?
So, what is your answer big shot. So far, you have just shown yourself to be a fool, want to continue?
You’re a fool.
Sorry, CH, not all Christians are idiots. Please accept my apology on behalf of Christiandom.
Isn’t BCE just an academic way of saying Before the Christian Era?
I have no idea where the term began. It is, however, the term that Jews use to describe the “secular” calender that everyone uses. This article was from a Hebrew University website. Hebrew University is a Jewish institution. Ergo, Hebrew University is not going to identify any date as being “Before Christ,” because Hebrew University does not acknowledge that “Christ” (i.e. the Messiah) has ever come. Similarly, Hebrew University will not identify any date as “A.D.” (Anno Domini = In the Year of Our Lord), because Jesus is not, and never will be, “Our Lord.”
I don’t really feel insulted by the Jews not using the term, as you say, most of them (not all however) do not recognize yet that Jesus Christ is the Lord. Someday, you will though :)
It is still strange for the Jewish scholars to not recognize the terms however, the date range is the same...it is rather rude...don’t you think?
I wonder how you would feel if the insult were reversed...
Of course not all Christians are idiots, but you certainly are. Go slther back under the rock you crawled out from and hide in shame.
The term means Before the Common Era. It is a term, which is used solely for the purpose of removing Jesus Christ from the date ranges which are basically from his birth/death. In other words, they use the same dates...just take the meaningful part of why we use those dates out.
Maybe someone can explain what “common era” means? Common with what?
I think it is just a way to assuage the sensibilities of other religions and a euphemism for Before the Christian Era.
It’s not “rude.” It is, however, extremely rude for you to demand that any Jew, especially a Jewish scholar, define any year as being “Before Christ,” when no “Christ” has come. It’s no insult, unless you are insulted by us uppity Jews not toeing the line and converting. In which case, you can, once again, copulate with yourself. We ain’t going anywhere.
Here is Wpin Freepmail to me:
“Hey Third Ruffian,
F[redacted]k you. I do not abide rude behavior...”
Some impressive Christian he is.
I can practically feel the love of God radiating from him.
Wpin:
You’re an embarrasment to Christianity Wpin. You are silly, uninformed, and a disgrace.
Why don’t we meet and talk about it?
Of course it is rude, and it is dishonest. The facts are that the date ranges are the same...whether you understand that Jesus Christ is God or not is irrelevant at that point...the dates reflect his birth/death. It is an insult to try to steal that from people.
I had the honor of witnessing an afternoon prayer by Orthodox Jews. It was an amazing event, the history of this prayer service going back thousands of years and still being conducted to this day in the same manner with same words (I presume anyway) was incredibly moving. Now, I do not worship the same way...afternoon prayers...nor do any Christians I know of...not in the same way. But, it would be an incredible insult and rude to change the name of what you call it for something non-Jewish say. I know these are somewhat apples to oranges, but there are similarities.
In any event, I am really tiring of this thread. I have been subjected to rudeness and name calling, of course by people who would not have the courage to say these things to my face. So, I will bid you adieu and good luck.
Sure. I live in Hobbes, NM. Come on by.
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