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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm missing something op. Why do you want to convert?[/quote]

It's hard to explain, but I'll do my best.  I was raised Christian, but it never really "clicked" for me.  I've always seen it as having certain inconsistencies, especially re: the Old Testament.  I've never been able to fully reconcile the two sections.  When I considered the Bible without the NT, everything suddenly made a lot more sense.  I've also been researching Judaism since I found out and I find it to be much more consistent, and the philosophy more sound.  It makes much more sense to me.  It's impossible to go into all the details here, but I really do feel that it is the right path.  I also have what I guess is an emotional reason.  My grandfather's ancestors were forced to convert by the Catholic Church, and eventually they stopped passing the traditions down and the younger generations didn't konw they were Jews.  Returning feels right, like I'm correcting the wrong that was done.  And, as I believe I am matrilineally Jewish based on the various evidence I have found, though descended from a convert to Protestantism, I would want to be recognized as such by the community (or at least part of it), return to the community, and follow the Law.  It just seems impossible to continue on with my life as I have been, now that I know.[/quote]Interesting comment.  About a year ago, I started occasionally attending a Messianic Jewish  service.  For me, the teachings and ceremonial aspect (I enjoy dancing before he Lord as David did) have breathed new life into my understanding of the OT and its evolvement to the NT.

I don't say my experience is for everyone but I feel I get a better understanding of the Jewish Jesus.[/quote]

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