Christian messianism

Gil Troy is interesting to read, whether or not I agree with his take on something in particular. But I’ve noticed a definite difference in his writing over the years, as more warmth and greater receptivity have crept in. His article on “Finding God on Shavuot” (May 24) explains why.

How wonderful it is that such an enormously creative and not only talented but gifted individual continues to grow personally and can also express the process so well as to provide an inspiration to many others. How heartwarming it was to read his plea for us to bring more God into our life. I am grateful to the for publishing Gil Troy’s articles.

I have been a regular reader of your paper and have been receiving a delivery daily of The Jerusalem Post for some 36 years. I was extremely disappointed and taken aback to have seen the full-page advertisement headlined “Revelation in our times” (May 25).

There is nothing wrong in publishing articles related to any other religion. It is not becoming though for the

Post to be used to publish an advertisement aimed at spreading Christian messianism. This ad is the work of Christian missionaries trying to “save the Jews from eternal purgatory.”

Out of respect for Christian sensitivity, I am quite convinced that you would refrain from publishing a similar full-page advertisement proving that the Christian savior is false. Factually he does not fulfill even one of the preconditions of being the true Messiah described in our scriptures.

There is obviously no need for The Jerusalem Post to involve itself in publications which could be perceived to be hurtful to adherents of any religion. I would hope too that the publication of the advertisement was not driven by commercial considerations.

ALAN POLATINSKY

Ra’anana