[AnAmericanAbroad]

I got a similar response from a Jewish gentleman as well; its a family thing. Another reason; Jews consider Muims to be true monotheists, like themselves, regarding Trinitarian Doctrine as thinly veiled Greco-Roman paganism. In other words, they consider Muslims to be fellow Semites (ethnically and spiritually), and not European goyim. Also, the same view regarding the “family feud”; a rather bloody & spectular one, but the Gentiles should keep their noses out of it. In his view, the two cousins will eventually make up, though that may take a looooong time.

[AnAmericanAbroad]

Typo.....Muslims, not Muims. Oops.

[jjotto]

There is a traditional Jewish teaching that, in the End of Days, Ishmael (who represents Islam) will do true repentance, showing remorse for his treatment of Isaac and Jacob.

[dennisw]

I got a similar response from a Jewish gentleman as well; its a family thing. Another reason; Jews consider Muims to be true monotheists, like themselves, regarding Trinitarian Doctrine as thinly veiled Greco-Roman paganism. In other words, they consider Muslims to be fellow Semites (ethnically and spiritually), and not European goyim. Also, the same view regarding the “family feud”; a rather bloody & spectular one, but the Gentiles should keep their noses out of it. In his view, the two cousins will eventually make up, though that may take a looooong time.

The real explanation is very simple. It is a stupid and misguided liberalism. Nothing as complicated as what you have put forth....despite what he told you
I'm Jewish and never met a Jew who believed that. I feel close to Christians not Muslims. Jesus is valid and Son of God for you. I would never dispute that. But Muhammad is a false prophet which means Islam has an evil foundation