As I continue to read son's theology class papers, I am getting a somewhat better grasp on historic Jewish culture and how it relates so definitively to Christianity. In one of his classes he had to visit a synagogue and speak with a rabbi. He found it very, very interesting to see how, yet, in this day and age, they read over the scrolls, discuss them, differ in their opinions, and still be one undivided (for the most part) group.
They, the Jewish scholars and rabbis have done this over the many centuries in order to keep up with each new generation, to be current with new thinking and not be left behind in thoughts that have begun to be somewhat irrelevant for a changing culture of Jewish people....all the while keeping their faith in God.
Sometimes, we as Christians, find it difficult to hear the words of Jesus in today's context. Perhaps we need to do more dialog within all churches to see where this new generation is heading and meet their questions head on.....to reason together and talk and talk and talk some more because they DO have questions. Questions that need answers.
Are we missing the mark? I wonder what we can do, (other than being judgmental!!!), to help people in this day and age to see where Jesus can fit into their changing world. We know Jesus won't change.....but the world does. Are we up for that kind of dialog?
Just another thing to think through........as I cough my head off.
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