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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It’s a subversion of a sacred Jewish tradition. That’s why it’s offensive.

Would you question why a Muslim finds people drawing Mohammed offensive? Or why a Christian would find burning the Cross offensive?[/quote]

But Christians trying to celebrate a Passover are not drawing offensive pictures or burning Jewish symbols.  They are viewing it as something sacred and observing it as respectfully as they know how.  I understand that many Jewish posters feel that they are doing it incorrectly and that to do it at all is inappropriate, but they are doing so to honor a part of their religious heritage which has tremendous meaning for them.

Perhaps a better hypothetical would be if a Christian would find it offensive if a non-Christian practiced Baptism or the Lord's Supper as part of another religion's observance.  I won't speak for all Christians, but personally, while I might view it as misguided and ineffective, I would not take offense at sincere, reverent worship.[/quote]

Ugh. You don't get that it is offensive that Christians need to insert Jesus into EVERYTHING. It's not about doing it incorrectly. It's about subsuming into the Christian religion.

If they really cared about learning about Judaism/Passover, they would go to a Jewish seder. There are loads they can attend! Lots of temples hold them, and Jewish families host non-Jews at Passover regularly.

It's turning the Passover seder into a Jesus- centered holiday that is offensive. Now do you get it?[/quote]

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