TM, re: "chosenism", I was just repeating what G-d said. If you don't believe Him then there is the problem. I have nothing against catholics. I do have a lot against the historical catholic church which corrupted the truth and caused so many problems in the world. "Both cousins were blessed not just one." Yes, BUT the promise of the covenant was given to Isaac, not Ishmael. Gen 17:19,21, 21:10, 12, 25:12, 25:6, etc. How many of these verses don't you understand? Yes, it is a shame that there are so many people who refuse to accept the truth of G-d's Word, which Messiah lived and taught. It is very simple, Gen 12:3 says "I will bless those who bless you, and him who curses you I will curse; and all the families of the earth shall bless themselves by you." Inherent in the word "curse" is the denial that G-d's word is true and that the people HE chose are His chosen to bring His truth to the world. You don't have an argument with me, your argument is with G-d Himself.