Six Questions for an Evangelical Leader Who Became an Orthodox Jew

Submitted by: dweinberg, March 26th, 2010 Topic: Legal Issues Forum -

The first thing you need to know about Penina Taylor is that she was actually born a Jew, albeit to a couple of secular parents. As a kid, one of Taylor's friends introduced her to Jesus and her life would never be the same.

Religious Fight Over Messianic-Owned Bakery Continues

Submitted by: dweinberg, December 10th, 2009 Topic: Legal Issues Forum -

What began as a local spat over the kosher credentials of a bakery has turned into a national political drama.

The Stupak Amendment

Submitted by: Messianicmiriam, November 23rd, 2009 Topic: Legal Issues Forum - Rep. Stupak’s last-minute anti-abortion amendment to the House health bill - supported by the direct lobbying of several Roman Catholic bishops - could have the effect of removing abortion from the American health care system. It goes way beyond current law that ensures a woman's right to an abortion and pits the theological views of a Christian supremacist minority against the religious beliefs and practices of Americans with many different beliefs.

Obama's Two-State Fantasy

Submitted by: Messianicmiriam, August 16th, 2009 Topic: Legal Issues Forum - According to the Israeli daily Haaretz, National Security Advisor General Jim Jones was quoted in a classified foreign ministry cable as having told a European foreign minister that unlike the Bush administration, Obama will be 'forceful' with Israel. Jones is quoted as saying: "The new administration will convince Israel to compromise on the Palestinian question" - meaning Israel will be forced into an expedited agreement on a Palestinian state.

Federal Judge Allows Ministry to Leaflet at St. Louis Gay Pride Event

Submitted by: Tzidkenu, June 17th, 2009 Topic: Legal Issues Forum - A federal judge has issued a permanent order allowing a ministry to leaflet at a gay pride event in St. Louis later this month. Ministry members have said they were threatened with arrest by a ranger when they tried to hand out religious fliers at PrideFest in Tower Grove Park in 2006. Some viewed their actions as disruptive and felt they were violating a city ban on leafleting in public parks...

Introduction

Submitted by: Lizzie , February 9th, 2009 Topic: Legal Issues Forum - My name is Elizabeth, Liz for short, and though this may not be a very long introduction, I did not want to go to sleep without at least introducing myself.. I am a mother of two good girls, and have always known that there was a GOD, I believe Jesus is the messiah, and have been drawing nearer and nearer to this faith.

Messianic Inmates Discriminated in Ohio Prisons

Submitted by: ksas, July 20th, 2008 Topic: Legal Issues Forum - It was recently reported that Messianic Jews in an Ohio prison claim to be receiving unfair treatment with concern to their beliefs. Messianic inmates in a Mansfield, Ohio prison feel discriminated against after being denied Kosher meals due to financial reasons.

Messianic Jews win Court Case for Immigration

Submitted by: TMC, April 18th, 2008 Topic: Legal Issues Forum - A court ruling in Israel is a step in the right direction for Messianic Jews living in the land. The Supreme Court of Israel ruled on Wednesday that being a Messianic Jews cannot legally prevent members of the Jewish community from immigrating to Israel and achieving citizenship, only if the father is of Jewish descent.

Visa opportunities in Israel

Submitted by: messianic101, February 16th, 2008 Topic: Legal Issues Forum - Visa opportunities in Israel Messianic legal analysis...How can Christian Zionists gain long-term status in Israel, which only officially accepts Jewish immigrants? It may be easier than you think.

Messianic Revocation of citizenship - Urgent call for amendment

Submitted by: messianic101, February 16th, 2008 Topic: Legal Issues Forum - Revocation of citizenship - Urgent call for amendment Messianic legal analysis A new campaign by Israel's Ministry of Interior to revoke the citizenship of believers highlights an urgent need for reform. By Michael Decker