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Pro-Israel Christians join forces
Yitzhak Benhorin
Published: 23.02.06, 11:32
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1. The more support we have in Washington, the better
Avzam ,   Mt Scopus, Jerusalem   (02.23.06)
After centuries of hostility between the Christian community and the Jews, it is encouraging to see a trend towards genuinely friendly relations. It is of course natural to regard evangelicals with some suspicion, as there are those among them who quite openly proclaim their wish to see the Jews embrace Christ as the messiah, but these theological nuances of the Christian-Jewish dialogue can be addressed as the bond develops.
2. Supporters
Adam ,   manchester   (02.23.06)
G-d Bless them! Israel needs all the friends it can get!
3. What do they mean by evangelist support?
Chris ,   Toronto   (02.23.06)
Support until the end comes and Jesus comes back to kill everyone who doesn't believe in him? It's amazing that Israel is so eager to close ties with a group that fundamentally believes that anyone who doesn't believe in what they do will ultimately go to hell. But it's great to see America's religious right finally band together with the issues that they agree on. Isolationism, anti-science, anti-law, anti-abortion, anti-gay, anti-anyone who doesn't believe in fairies. Nothing brings these people together more than finding something that they can mutually hate, ie a free-thinking liberal democracy. Merry Christmas everybody!
4. I like the idea
alan ,   south africa   (02.23.06)
5. All Jews should watch TBN - Trinity Broadcast Network
Andrew ,   Miami, FL   (02.23.06)
I strongly feel that every jewish person (like me) should watch TBN. you will learn many things as follows 1) As you listen to diferent pastors...you will find that so much of what they talk about is jewish history (the old testament), you will feel very welcome 2) You will begin to learn about the life and times of jesus (often called rabbi joshua). This is not about convertion - this is about reconnection...with a part of our national history. Yes - you can have both... 3) Neither the evangelicals nor israel "use" eachother. There's a connection that is much deeper. 4) We can no longer sit around each christmas and watch israel get bashed for how bad bethlehem looks, and for how its used by the palis to drive a wedge beteen us. Its time to take bethlehem back - remove all ghettos and perhaps have a newal there where all israelis come and reconnect with this part of jewish history. 5) Support the evangelicals financially - send some money every now and then - or help them when you can. They have been strong and unwaivering freinds since day 1, and deserve our utmost appreciation.
6. Israel embraces its Christian friends worldwide
Tahl ,   Israel   (02.23.06)
Thank goodness for the Evangelical Christians, without their support and influence, existence would have been even harder for Israel.
7. Evangelical Christians
Enosho ,   EU   (02.23.06)
The Evangelist Christian have always and will always support Israel and jewish people. Because they follow the Bible based on Word of God as it is, and not "Man-Made-Tradtion-Religion" based on man's hierarchy. God bless you all!
8. That's a very good idea !
Nir ,   Tel-Aviv   (02.23.06)
9. WIILLTHE CHRISTIANS DEMAND HUMAN RIGHTS FOR JEWS? NO ROADMAP
Linda Rivera ,   New York   (02.23.06)
The INTERNATIONAL BETRAYAL OF ISRAEL Israel suffers continual terror attacks from global jihad. Under U.S. pressure, Israel ACCEPTS continual war, rewarding her enemies! 10,000 Jews were punished for not being Muslim. Jewish land and thousands of greenhouses and hundreds of farms of the hated infidel Jews were confiscated and given to Muslims. Muslim mobs destroyed Jewish synagogues where G-D was honored and exalted. Jobless and homeless Jewish refugees are forced to pay mortgages on their destroyed homes! Israel's surrender of Gaza brought terrorists closer to major Israeli population centers. Arab missiles now fire on Ashkelon, previously not within range. Sderot's mayor charges Israel has abandoned Sderot. Which cities inside the green line will be abandoned next? Happy terrorists fire rockets on Sderot, just as terrorists were allowed to fire thousands of rockets and mortars on Gaza's Jews. Terrorists and massive amounts of weapons pass freely through the Gaza-Egypt border. Rockets are fired from Jewish Gaza, which has been transformed into terrorist training camps and a GLOBAL BASE FOR TERROR. The response of terrorist enablers, U.S. EU, and UN, is for terrorists to duplicate this success in Judea and Samaria. Another wicked crime against humanity is demanded. The cruel ethnic cleansing of 250,000 Jews punished for not being Muslim, rendered jobless and homeless; their land confiscated and given to Muslims. Giving Islamists military advantage over a tiny, weakened Israel reduced to an INDEFENSIBLE 6-10 miles wide at her middle ENABLING CONQUEST OF ALL ISRAEL. Will Israel fight back when it is too late, when Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and all Israel is under total attack from Islamists, with reinforcements from throughout the Muslim Middle East and beyond?
10. Pro-Israel Christian Umbrella Lobby Group
Paqid Yirmeyahu ,   Ra'anana, Israel   (02.23.06)
Conditional upon being able to disagree with Christians - even intensely - while remaining respectful, I heartily welcome the pro-Israel help of Christians. A closer dialogue between the two communities is in the best interest of anyone who professes to know and follow what is documented to be historically true. Jews and Christians are both committed to follow the true and rational Creator of the real universe, not an irrational fairytale, right? Then, neither Jews nor Christians should fear examining documentation, history and logical discourse together - unless they FEAR they're wrong. Logically scrutinizing 2nd-4th century historical documentation can lead both communities toward a greater degree of reconciliation within the truth of historical facts. Paqid 16, The Netzarim Israeli Orthodox Jew www.netzarim.co.il
11. "Christians support Israel." Olmert or Orthodox, which?
Bunnie Meyer ,   Santa Monica, CA   (02.23.06)
12. Jews support Israel - Olmert or Orthodox?
Paqid Yirmeyahu ,   Ra'anana, Israel   (02.23.06)
What's so different?
15. Jews don't be fooled!!
David ,   Yerushalayem   (02.23.06)
Don't be fooled by the rhetoric, Evangelicals' final wish is to convert us to Christians otherwise we face death in the "last battle." They do this in a smart way by first insisting that this is not their intention!! Read for yourselves, we don't need their support!!! http://www.jewsforjudaism.org/web/handbook/s_obsession.html
16. To # 15. Yes we need their support!!
Esteban ,   Lausanne Switzerland   (02.23.06)
Sorry to say, but we have sooo many enemies in this world, that anyonw showing support, no matter why, is a blessing for us.
17. Wonderful News
Chana ,   USA   (02.23.06)
This is GREAT news!!! Since the Presbyterian Church and other main line Churces have taken a stand aganist Israel Bless you Rev. Hagee!!!!
18. #15 - That site is dumb and hateful made by..
andrew ,   miami,fl   (02.23.06)
that site is made by people who are very afraid - very narrow minded, and have never been able to think beyond their personal schtetl you live in israel !! - go to bethlehem -look around and reconnect - enjoy - its YOUR / OUR national history. this is not about convertion its about reconnection
19. #15 David Has fooled himself
Digital Heretic   (02.23.06)
Christians don't want to convert Jews. Christians want Jews/Israel to be safe and protected. It is clear that the current leadership has sold Israel out and the danger is closer than ever. The lefties and so-called moderates of Kadima will be the end of Israel ifshe continues down her present course. The purpose of this evangelical group is to lobby Washington on Israel's behalf not to support terror groups like Hamas/fattah as is currently being done by the Bush administration. Your little link is ludicrous and written by paranoids.
20. TO # 5 ANDREW
GEORGE SAMI   (02.23.06)
DON`T WORRY ANDREW , ALL THESE CHURCHES AND TV STATIONS CREATED AND FUNDED BY JEWS
21. #18 The site is NOT dumb and hateful!
Linda Rivera ,   New York   (02.23.06)
Please show RESPECT for Jews and Judaism! Bible: Deuteronomy 6:4 "Hear, O Israel! The L-RD is our G-d, the L-RD is One! You shall love the L-RD your G-d with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might." This scripture is the very essence of Judaism! Total allegience to the One great G-D - Master of the Universe! Hitler hated the Jews because of their total allegience to G-D. Hitler, and all who attempt to murder every Jew, would have men submit to man and not G-D!
22. Re post 3
Michelle   (02.23.06)
"It's amazing that Israel is so eager to close ties with a group that fundamentally believes that anyone who doesn't believe in what they do will ultimately go to hell." It's amazing how easily you paint all Christians as fundamentalists. I'm a Christian, I support Israel, I don't wish to force my religion on anyone...including the Jews, and I don't believe anyone who doesn't believe as I do will go to hell. "But it's great to see America's religious right finally band together with the issues that they agree on. Isolationism, anti-science, anti-law, anti-abortion, anti-gay, anti-anyone who doesn't believe in fairies." You're one of those militant leftists aren't you? Anything that leans a little to the right is wrong in your eyes isn't it? Everything gone wrong in the world is the fault of America and the Christians. Get a clue, get a life, and stop your ridiculous rantings.
23. Linda -the site jews fro judaism IS dumb AND hatefull
andrew ,   miami,fl   (02.23.06)
24. Beware
Chrisona ,   Chicago.IL   (02.23.06)
The last thing Israel needs to do is get hung up on the sectarian strife that characterizes Christianity.
25. Evangelical support
jf ,   nashville   (02.23.06)
Do not be fooled by these Evangelicals. They are as horrible as the wahhabi and as crazy. They are not real christians as in the sense of who Christ was. I live in a place where I can see these people up close and tell you they are frauds. Not only do they really hate real jews, they hate most real christians. Bush is one of them and if you look close you will see him often hand in hand with muslims, kissing the cheek of radical Islamist Supporters. These Evangelical's want to rebuild a Christian jerusalem and build a christian church on the temple mount with an alter centered on the holy of holies.
26. Come on....
neight ,   portland, or USA   (02.23.06)
David, I truly believe that we are in support of all jews to keep their land. That land is promised to you and your people. What is so wrong with that? You have to admit that there are forces out there that want to see your demise and take your land, so we (as Christians) are against that. Take off the blinders and stop believing that our only intention is to convert you.
27. #25
stefano ,   new york   (02.23.06)
Would you say the same things about the Righteous Among the Nations? They were the only ones "crazy" enough to be killed and have their families killed by the Nazis for the honor of protecting God's chosen people. "These Evangelical's want to rebuild a Christian jerusalem and build a christian church on the temple mount with an alter centered on the holy of holies." *what* are you talking about??
28. Evangelist
(02.23.06)
While the evangelist have supported Israel currently, the Catholics always have, and always will.
29. Indeed we embrace our Jewish bros and sis'
Born Again Believer ,   London, UK   (02.23.06)
Israel, if you could hear what Abraham, Isaac and Jacob were saying in heaven....you would hear them saying....RUN ON, RUN ON. We love you. Yahweh loves. Yeshau loves. You will live and see the glory of the Lord
30. #25 Fooled by these Evangelicals
Phil ,   Los Angeles, CA   (02.23.06)
jf: I assure you that the wide majority of Evangelical Christians want a Jewish Temple on the Temple Mount. Personally I want what's best for Israel. As Jews you are G-d's chosen. Jerusalem is His chosen city. Why would any Christian want anything less? Here's what I think Israel should do: http://www.888webtoday.com/dobson14.html
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