Dear Editor:
RE: Anti-Semitism common, Oct. 27.
Hold up here! I’m a Christian and I take offense to being accused of inciting anti-Semitism. There is a difference between anti-Semitism and acknowledging some Jewish involvement in historical events with undesirable outcomes.
You are right that the gospels were written decades after Jesus’ death but they were still eye-witness accounts by his disciples. The gospels are also backed up in other non-biblical historical books.
Jesus, himself a Jew, opposed the established Jewish religious leaders. For example, in John 11:45-57 right after raising his friend Lasarus from the dead, many Jews followed Jesus. But the Jewish religious leaders doubled down, plotting to arrest and kill him.
Anti-Semitic remarks must be stopped, are hurtful and pool all Jews together. However, in the gospels it is clear that Jewish leaders did not recognize the humble man, Jesus, as the Messiah, rather looking for someone of military might to conquer their foes.
I agree that anti-Semitism needs to be addressed, but take issue with accusing Christians of doing this.
Take another look at the gospels.
Evelyn McComb,
Minto