Absolutely when - like DG - he’s mentioned it voluntarily in multiple interviews and public contexts since his hiring, including but not limited to his introductory press conference, and the Serby interview pinned above.
...into Gettleman’s approach to life and his job. Obviously, he’s welcome to worship in any way that gives him peace. And it’s not as though John Mara claimed to have hired a Jewish GM.
The scholarly gripe with Messianic Judaism goes to the heart of Gettleman’s conversion story. He says he was persuaded that Jesus matched Hebrew prophesy too closely for it to be a coincidence. He’s right that it’s not a coincidence. No serious biblical scholar would call it that. The question has long been whether the similarities have more to with the way the Gospels were written and codified than the life story of the historical Jesus.
By the way, I can see how Shmuley Boteach might make Christianity look like an appealing alternative. Michael Brown could have found a more worthy debate opponent, for a whole raft of reasons.
Anyway, regardless of his path, I’m glad our GM has found comfort.
To each, his own. As long as someone doesn't try to push Â
Yes, Boteach would not be the person I would select to represent my faith either. And the shaping of sacred texts to match agendas certainly has plenty of precedents.
Ira, you are bang on. Messianic 'Jews' and other Messianic Christians are especially problematic in their proselytizing. He apparently is not. It's sad that he believes that his parents can't get to heaven, which he clearly believes in, because of their faith. I also thought it interesting that in the Post interview Jesus was someone he wanted to meet. Many Jews find alot of his preaching compelling as other 'prophets'. This adds a fuller explanation.
Yes, Boteach would not be the person I would select to represent my faith either. And the shaping of sacred texts to match agendas certainly has plenty of precedents.
Ira, you are bang on. Messianic 'Jews' and other Messianic Christians are especially problematic in their proselytizing. He apparently is not. It's sad that he believes that his parents can't get to heaven, which he clearly believes in, because of their faith. I also thought it interesting that in the Post interview Jesus was someone he wanted to meet. Many Jews find alot of his preaching compelling as other 'prophets'. This adds a fuller explanation.
Most Jews don't believe in heaven or hell so I doubt his parents care much.
Yes, Boteach would not be the person I would select to represent my faith either. And the shaping of sacred texts to match agendas certainly has plenty of precedents.
Most Jews don't believe in heaven or hell so I doubt his parents care much.
You are saying most Jews don't follow their faith. There certainly is a Jewish belief in heaven and hell.
I read this thread and immediately began hearing in my mind the song lyric "gonna go to the place that's the best." Couldn't remember the song so I googled it. "Spirit in the Sky," by Norman Greenbaum, of course. Song written by a guy whose Wikipedia entry says "was and remains an observant Jew" about believing in Jesus and going to heaven.
If I remember right, Reese, and Coughlin were both Christians too. I like how the giants hire people with faith. It’s why they run a business with integrity.
If I remember right, Reese, and Coughlin were both Christians too. I like how the giants hire people with faith. It’s why they run a business with integrity.
...you seem to believe that that Giants discriminate in hiring on the basis of religion. If the organization really does flout Title VII, a lot of us would like to know about it so we can find another team to root for.
and thinks he's found his place and his savior. I'm happy for him. Now regardless of his beliefs he needs to not proselytize the players, or Tisch, and if he can save the Giants from the shit place they're in and win a championship in my lifetime I'll be happy.
By the way, Spags was a bit of a Catholic Evangelical and I heard noone discussing his religious life here.
Absolutely when - like DG - he’s mentioned it voluntarily in multiple interviews and public contexts since his hiring, including but not limited to his introductory press conference, and the Serby interview pinned above.
Def not a source I typically refer to, but DG did give the interview and the comments are straight from the horse’s mouth.
The scholarly gripe with Messianic Judaism goes to the heart of Gettleman’s conversion story. He says he was persuaded that Jesus matched Hebrew prophesy too closely for it to be a coincidence. He’s right that it’s not a coincidence. No serious biblical scholar would call it that. The question has long been whether the similarities have more to with the way the Gospels were written and codified than the life story of the historical Jesus.
By the way, I can see how Shmuley Boteach might make Christianity look like an appealing alternative. Michael Brown could have found a more worthy debate opponent, for a whole raft of reasons.
Anyway, regardless of his path, I’m glad our GM has found comfort.
Ira, you are bang on. Messianic 'Jews' and other Messianic Christians are especially problematic in their proselytizing. He apparently is not. It's sad that he believes that his parents can't get to heaven, which he clearly believes in, because of their faith. I also thought it interesting that in the Post interview Jesus was someone he wanted to meet. Many Jews find alot of his preaching compelling as other 'prophets'. This adds a fuller explanation.
Ira, you are bang on. Messianic 'Jews' and other Messianic Christians are especially problematic in their proselytizing. He apparently is not. It's sad that he believes that his parents can't get to heaven, which he clearly believes in, because of their faith. I also thought it interesting that in the Post interview Jesus was someone he wanted to meet. Many Jews find alot of his preaching compelling as other 'prophets'. This adds a fuller explanation.
Most Jews don't believe in heaven or hell so I doubt his parents care much.
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Yes, Boteach would not be the person I would select to represent my faith either. And the shaping of sacred texts to match agendas certainly has plenty of precedents.
Most Jews don't believe in heaven or hell so I doubt his parents care much.
You are saying most Jews don't follow their faith. There certainly is a Jewish belief in heaven and hell.
What an ignorant comment
Talk to the pederists of faith how much integrity they were gifted with by having so much piety.
And you are implying that people without faith have less integrity.
Yes you did.
Saying that hiring a Christian leads to integrity in the organization comes with the implication that others would not lead to the same place.
Exactly why I Googled it.
By the way, Spags was a bit of a Catholic Evangelical and I heard noone discussing his religious life here.
Gut Shabbes und a gut woch.