The Courier took the initiative to correct the situation and today, Temple Beth Shalom is no longer listed as Jewish. As a member of the Kentuckiana Interfaith Communities, CRC has also brought the issue to this forum for discussion. The entire community is hurt when this kind of misrepresentation occurs. Jewish parents need to be aware that the youth centers are sponsored by T.E. Beckham and may have a religious atmosphere. They must also be aware that their children will be facing Messianic evangelists in many places, not just here in Louisville.
Messianic groups are also active on many college campuses.
The CRC encourages parents to talk with their college-age students before sending them off to school. They should be sure they understand that a temple that encourages them to join but teaches that an individual can be Jewish and accept Jesus as savior is Messianic and not Jewish at all. The CRC will continue to be proactive on this issue as it considers opportunities to educate the community and broaden our understanding of the issue. Watch future issues of Community for details. For more information about the Messianic movement, contact CRC Director Sara Wagner at 451-8840.