

In this Statement the World Methodist Council and its member churches affirm their fundamental doctrinal agreement with the teaching expressed in the Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification signed at Augsburg on 1999 October 31 on behalf of the Lutheran World Federation and the Catholic Church.
The present achievement and commitment are viewed by Catholics, Lutherans, and Methodists as part of their pursuit of the full communion and common witness to the world which is the will of Christ for all Christians.
Reuven Taragin: Judaism is not just about individuals understanding and worshipping G-d. It is about belonging to a people who descend from and still identify with their avot and imahot. Though all ancient peoples have living descendants, Jews are the only ones who, on principle, name children after their ancient ancestors. This is because we emulate them and their relationship with Hashem.













