Not all Jews see eye to eye with the Pope of Rome. The Jewish Task Force to Save the Nation and Land, headed by Rabbis Yaakov Yosef and Shalom Dov Wolpe believe what many Bible believing Christians believe concerning the Pope of Rome, saying "The Pope is wearing two hats" and "This involves a desecration of G-d's Name."
Recently, when the Pope of Rome visited Israel, at least one group has called upon the rabbis not to meet at all with Pope Benedict. We can thank God there is still a voice of reason within Israel regarding the Pope of Rome.
The Task Force to Save the Nation and Land, headed by Rabbis Yaakov Yosef and Shalom Dov Wolpe, conveyed its call by telegram to the chief rabbinate. The message reads, in part:
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Recently, when the Pope of Rome visited Israel, at least one group has called upon the rabbis not to meet at all with Pope Benedict. We can thank God there is still a voice of reason within Israel regarding the Pope of Rome.
The Task Force to Save the Nation and Land, headed by Rabbis Yaakov Yosef and Shalom Dov Wolpe, conveyed its call by telegram to the chief rabbinate. The message reads, in part:
- “This involves a desecration of G-d’s Name… The very meeting and recognition of him is related to idol worship, if not outright idol worship, and involves a sin that one must die for and not violate.
- Not to mention that the memories still linger of the persecution of the Inquisition, as well as the Church’s role in the Holocaust. In addition, this pope is known for his personal membership in the Hitler Youth, as well as his statements in favor of a Holocaust-denier.”
- “All the above is many times worse,” the message states, “given that the visit is accompanied by pressures and agreements to give over to the Church parts of Mount Zion and other parts of the Holy Land. A welcome by the Chief Rabbis encourages this trend.” More here
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