Rabbi Boteach says: Well, I would say, Larry, it goes well beyond using subterfuge. I mean, who would have thought that in a new millennium we are -- we would once again see the prevalence of spiritual dictatorship and totalitarianism? I mean, basically the Nazis said there's a problem with the Jewish body, so let's find a solution. And these groups are saying there's a problem with the Jewish soul. We have another solution. It's called conversion. You have to be like us or we can't love you. If you're not like us, you're going to go to the eternal barbecue.
It is frankly hard to follow Rabbi Boteach's point here. If someone thinks someone else is wrong and that they care enough to tell people what they believe--that is totalitarianism and dictatorship and will lead to hatred.
I hate to point the following out. Boteach believes Jews for Jesus is wrong theologically. They believe they are wrong about evangelizing. He went on CNN and told a million people this very thing. Using Boteach's logic against his own words on actions he is a spiritual dictator that will lead people to hatred against Jews for Jesus. Ridiculous.
I think the real thing going on is that people do not like to be told they are wrong. People are also prown to avoid conflict. But for the believer in Jesus, there is no option. We love people and are compelled to tell others about Jesus.