I wonder what you think of this analysis posted on an Israeli messianic blog?? roshpinaproject/2013/11/06/rabbi-chaim-eisen-wants-christians-to-keep-noahide-laws/#comment-53785 faithbasedworks.wordpress/2013/11/05/a-rabbi-speaks-at-church/#comment-225 A possible paradigm for understanding the vexing problem of Jewish-Christian relations is is based on the structure of the atom. We know that the atom consists of a small nucleus filled with protons and neutrons surrounded by a huge field of orbiting electrons. These electrons interact with other atoms to combine into molecules. I think this provides an interesting framework for viewing the relationship between the two Biblically-based faiths. Judaism tends to have a positive self-image (positive charge of protons), and its adherents tend to guard themselves from the wider world and to live in self-imposed ghettos. One could argue that the State of Israel is such a ghetto in a globalized nationalistic framework. The relatively small size of the nucleus (comparable to the size of the sun relative to the rest of the solar system) reflects this Jewish model of living alone and in isolation. In addition, the nucleus also contains neutrons with no charge (neutral). I believe this reflects the idea that Judaism is generally a non-evangelistic faith not seeking converts and content to live alone and apart from the rest of humanity. With all their positive self-image, Jews are unable or unwilling to seek out others and convert them to their faith in God. They are confined to the small nucleus of the atom surrounded by neutral non-interactive particles. The electrons, on the other hand, have a negative charge, which I believe reflects the negative self-image of Christianity with its focus on original sin and the depravity of fallen mankind and the need for salvation and redemption. But of great interest is that these electrons interact with other electrons from other atoms and bind with them, forming larger clusters called molecules. This reflects the powerful phenomenon of Christians evangelizing to the ends of the earth and seeking converts. In a psychological sense, we might say that since misery loves company Christians particularly feel an acute need to engage in this kind of evangelism seeking out allies with whom to congregate via indoctrination. I wonder what the readers of this blog think of such a concept? The point is that atomic structure (and by extension order of the universe) requires both aspects of a small nucleus containing positively charged protons and neutral neutrons as well as widely orbiting electrons with negative charge seeking out electrons from neighboring atoms. I recognize that usually Jesus is seen as the Sun and the nucleus of our faith, but since Jesus so emphasized evangelism, I don’t see how we can associate Him within the confines of the non-interactive nucleus. From what I recall of college chemistry, when an atom or molecule has a net negative or positive charge, it will seek out a complementary atom or molecule to bond with. So in my analogy or parable (Mashel in Hebrew), if there is an excessive negative or Christian characteristic to a group or society, it will seek out a group with an excessively positive (Jewish) character to evangelize with information about original sin, fall of mankind, and need for Christ as Redeemer. The Jewish protons are not directly involved in this outreach process mediated through the electrons, but they do influence the atomic behavior by helping to determine the net charge.
Posted on: Fri, 08 Nov 2013 23:28:07 +0000