Martin Luther was a German theologian and religious reformer who initiated the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century. Regrettably, the reformation did not bring about a reformation in attitudes toward Jews. In fact, the animosity toward the Jewish people was reinforced and intensified by the reformers’ writings, especially Martin Luther, …
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Christian Antisemitism In The Church Is Much Worse Than You Thought!
by Dr. Eitan Bar 17 minutes readAntisemitism, or hostility and discrimination towards Jews, has a long and complex history within Christianity. While Christianity emerged from Judaism and Jesus himself was a Jew, over the centuries, many Christians have harbored deep-seated prejudices against Jews and Judaism. These attitudes have often been fueled by religious and political ideologies …
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What Is Replacement Theology, And How To Debunk It?
by Dr. Eitan Bar 20 minutes readChristianity argues that God was fed up with Israel, revoked his covenant and replaced Israel with Christianity…Christians teach that God broke his covenant with Israel.(Rabbi Moshe Rat)[i] Have you ever strolled through a museum admiring paintings only to notice that Jesus and his disciples are depicted with distinctly European features? …
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Judaism’s Greatest Objection to Christanity
by Dr. Eitan Bar 15 minutes readMy 2019 book, “Refuting Rabbinic Objections to Christianity,” addressed Judaism’s most common objections to Christianity. Therefore, I will only briefly address Judaism’s two most significant objections to Christ in this book. The first objection concerns the triune God and the divinity of Christ, while the second is the claim that …
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Angry gods vs. A Loving Father: How Your View of God Affects Your Reading of Scriptures
by Dr. Eitan Bar 7 minutes readThe wrath of God can be allegorically likened to a loving father who sternly warns his child against touching a hot stove. The father’s prohibition is not borne out of anger or hatred but rather out of love and a desire to protect the child from harm. Yet, if the …
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Why I Love Theology And Why You Should As Well
by Dr. Eitan Bar 4 minutes readOne can study theology – that is, about God and of God – just as a science enthusiast learns about nature or the stars – in a way that leaves him awestruck. Theology can be pursued just like a lover ardently investigates and learns everything possible about their beloved partner.
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What Was So Radical About Jesus’s Teaching About Love?
by Dr. Eitan Bar 3 minutes readThe Golden Rule, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” (Matthew 7:12), is a principle found in various forms across different cultures and religious traditions. In light of this, what makes Jesus’s teach about love so radical?
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When Judaism and Christianity Parted Ways
by Dr. Eitan Bar 2 minutes readAt first, during the first century, the distinction between Jews and Christians was not as clear-cut as it is today. Christianity initially emerged as a Jewish movement from within Judaism, with many of its early followers, including Jesus and his disciples, being Jews.
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God’s Wrath and Judgment: What Is It All About?
by Dr. Eitan Bar 8 minutes readGod is not soft on sin, but His judgment intertwines with mercy, aiming to rebuild and elevate the individual. This approach highlights the perfect balance between justice and compassion, ultimately seeking the spiritual growth and redemption of those who have faltered.
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What is “Divine Abuse” Model of Atonement?
by Dr. Eitan Bar 8 minutes readOk, you got me. There is no theory of atonement called “Divine Abuse,” not officially, at least. It’s an expansion pack on top of the Penal Substitution theory. I put it at the bottom of the list of theories because I don’t think it deserves to be taken seriously. In …

