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The Case for Conversion: Welcoming Non-Jews into Messianic Jewish Space |
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by Rabbi Dr. Richard Nichol
This
article is written with my deepest respect to my Messianic Jewish colleagues
who, with heart and soul, are seeking to build something beautiful - modern
Messianic Judaism. I also hope these thoughts will be a blessing for many in
our synagogues who wonder about the many issues raised in this piece.
The
passing of time often change a person's perspective. Several years ago I was
privileged to be asked to draft a proposal for the Union of Messianic Jewish
Congregations Theology Committee on the subject of the conversion of Gentiles
to Messianic Judaism. At that time I took a strong position against the
practice. Since then I have reevaluated the issues. This essay will detail why
I and a growing number of Messianic Jewish leaders have come to believe that
offering a formal conversion is essential for the future health and vitality of
our movement, the spiritual and emotional well-being of the people in our care,
and the good of the Jewish people.
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The purposes of the MJRC are:
- To articulate and promote a cohesive vision for
Messianic Judaism rooted in Torah, responsive to Tradition, and faithful to
Messiah Yeshua;
- To define, clarify, and foster normative standards of
faith and halakhic practice for the emerging Messianic Jewish community;
- To advance the vision, values, and standards of the
Council through published materials and other vehicles of communication;
- To serve the professional and personal needs of its
membership;
- To ensure standards of professional competence, ethical
behavior, and halakhic conduct among its membership;
- To mediate and adjudicate disputes and complaints
involving its membership;
- To facilitate the vocational placement of its
membership.
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