We act in hope, which we share with Jews, as we both await the final manifestation of God's promise of the peaceable kingdom. Presbyterians have identified underlying questions that require continuing reflection by Christians. Our response should be made in humility and with a deep respect for others' human integrity and spiritual values. D ialogue is the appropriate form of faithful conversation between Christians and Jews. As trust is established, not only questions and concerns can be shared but faith and commitments as well.
Christians have no reason to be reluctant in sharing the good news of their faith with anyone.
A militancy that seeks to impose one's own point of view on another, however, is not only inappropriate but counterproductive. In dialogue, partners are able to define their faith in their own terms, avoiding caricatures of one another. It is out of a mutual willingness to listen and to learn that faith deepens and a new and better relationship between Christians and Jews is enabled to grow. Christians are challenged to review and change attitudes that belittle Jews or fan hatred. We can become aware of those uses of Judaism in preaching and teaching that make it a negative example in order to commend Christianity.