Judeo-Christian does not (usually) refer to a person. It refers to a common tradition. It is undeniable that they have much of their tradition and morality in common. There is a REALLY thick book of ancient writings that both ascribe to as history and as moral teaching (though Christians would say there have been some updates). It would be silly to deny that there is this commonality of tradition.
You could refer in the same way, I suppose, to the "Judeo-Christian-Mormon tradition," since Mormons accept the holy scriptures of Jews and Christians, and add more. "Judeo-Christian-Muslim tradition" would also have some meaning, but would be more of a stretch, even though the Muslim tradition arguably arises out of Judaism and Christianity, because they don't accept the same scriptures. Sam Ventola Denver, Colorado On 7/21/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > In a message dated 7/21/2005 11:38:01 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > A wording which I find less acceptable is "Judeo-Christian." There is no > such thing as a Judeo-Christian. Jews are not Christians, and Christians are > not Jews. > This, of course, is a doctrinal formulation, calling for adoption or > rejection. It recalls a battle line that brewed below the surface, and then > boiled over, in the Petrine-Pauline disputes. Nonetheless, having > represented Jews for Jesus, and having been told by those that I represented > that they were "Jews" who believed in "Jesus," I have my doubts that your > categorical fiat must be right. > > On the other hand, if the Israeli Supreme Court and the law of return are > the definitional gold standard for who is a Jew, then Jews who believe Jesus > is the promised Messiah are not Jews. > > Jim Henderson > Senior Counsel > ACLJ > _______________________________________________ > To post, send message to [email protected] > To subscribe, unsubscribe, change options, or get password, see > http://lists.ucla.edu/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/religionlaw > > Please note that messages sent to this large list cannot be viewed as > private. Anyone can subscribe to the list and read messages that are > posted; people can read the Web archives; and list members can (rightly or > wrongly) forward the messages to others. > > _______________________________________________ To post, send message to [email protected] To subscribe, unsubscribe, change options, or get password, see http://lists.ucla.edu/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/religionlaw Please note that messages sent to this large list cannot be viewed as private. Anyone can subscribe to the list and read messages that are posted; people can read the Web archives; and list members can (rightly or wrongly) forward the messages to others.
