Why Do Christians Hate the Jews? by A. E. Sanderson

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Mar 31, 1910

Why Do Christians Hate the Jews?

By A. E. Sanderson

THIS was the question a young Hebrew asked me a few days ago, “Why do the Christians hate the Jews?” I was engaged with him in an interesting conversation when this question was asked me. I then improved the opportunity to explain to him that every true Christian really loves the Jew. I told him that Christ was a Jew, and the Jews were the ancient people which God had chosen for himself.

I told him that Jesus came as the Messiah, but that the Jews hated and rejected him, and even put him to death. Nevertheless Jesus still loves them and desires to save them from their sins. I told him that I loved the Jews, and that I was engaged as a Christian minister.

When I told him that I was engaged in the work of the Christian ministry, one of his friends remarked, “Well, you ought to have lots of money.” The Jewish idea of a Christian minister is a man who gathers much money from the people. When I told them that we had very little money, for we gave it away

to help the Jewish people and other people too who need help, they seemed much interested.

I told them that I observed the Sabbath of the Lord, that I ate no swine flesh, that I believed in the Bible, the Old Testament, and that I loved the Jews. They could hardly understand how a Christian could really love the Jews, and still believe the Bible as the Word of God, especially the Old Testament. From my conversation with them there seemed to be a deep impression made upon their minds.

I am convinced that we have a great work to do for the lost sheep of the house of Israel, and we have many advantages to labor for and among them which others do not have. May the Lord help us to improve all the opportunities he affords us.

A. E. SANDERSON.