That's What Jesus Said

      Over the past few days, we have been discussing christianity in Jewish History class. Over this time, I have been contemplating my christian family and their beliefs. Because my dad was protestant before he married my mother, the majority of his side family still attends church regularly. During reunions, I sit through mass and sit at the table while they say grace. Now that I know some of their beliefs, I can consider how our religions are different. Before my parents got married, my dad's mom was against their marriage because of my mom's religion. However, after they were married in the US, because Israel did not allow them to, she slowly accepted the idea and soon my mother was embraced by the whole family. Studying christianity has really made me interested in our family and how different beliefs can come together, despite years of war and violence in history.