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Christians: We'll fight for Israel
Yaakov Lappin
Published: 27.09.06, 21:43
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151. Christian blessings to Israel and the Jewsish People.
Ron ,   Chicago, IL, USA   (09.29.06)
You are the chosen people of God. Jews will be saved and I believe that. We may have different beliefs, but you are our brothers and sisters. Jehovah Yaweh made a Covenant for the prosperity of your land, and he won't break it. To Jews who shun us away, why would we be trying to convert you? Romans 26-27 says: "And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, There shall come out of Sion the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob: For this [is] my covenant unto them, when I shall take away their sins." We have no reason to convert you. Also, much of the world seems to be against Israel, we are some of the few friends you have. God Bless you my friends.
152. Juda and Israel
leonard ,   LA - USa   (09.29.06)
Tribe of Juda ocupies the land of Israel and the tribe of Israel is yet to come. To me we christians are that tribe of Israel. We will come together and know who we are. Don't worry Juda, we are of the same GOD the Father but not of the Son. It's ok. According to the bible Juda is still married to GOD the father. His people.He divorced us but Jesus gave us a new heart.
153. duplicity
FM ,   Seattle, USA   (09.29.06)
Sure, you say "go away Christians" now....but who took out Saddam for you? Who is it you're trying to get to attack Iran for you? You might not want the average Christian American in your business most of the time, but you sure as Hell want our military around as long as it serves your own purposes.
154. duplicity (continued)
FM ,   Seattle, USA   (09.29.06)
I forgot the money. You're more than happy to receive the money and weapons too. If not why don't you people refuse to accept it? That will never happen, will it?
155. #140,Rick
Connie ,   VA, USA   (09.29.06)
I've been reading the talkbacks here and I wanted to make a comment concerning Matt.27:25. It is my feeling that the jews, when they made that reply didn't take what they said seriously since they didn't think He was the messiah anyway so it was no big deal. From my bible I got some cross-references. Deut.19:10, Josh. 2:19, 2Sam.1:16, 1King 2:32 and Acts 5:28. The verse of 2Sam.1:16 sounds like it is referring to Jesus. I hope you didn't mind me joining the dialogue here. You brought up a thought provoking question.
156. Christian fight for Israel
ahmed ,   bahrain   (09.29.06)
139 Jason speaks truth. All the rest are crazy warmonger with equally crazy ideas. What sort of god is this who is eager to kill whoever that can't agree with such followers? We are all children of God and His chosen race. Choose to side with God of love and forgiveness and you will be chosen by HIM too. Let your love touch your adversaries not your vile tongue. Your religion is full of hatred & venum that has nothing to do with God of beauty, love and human brotherhood which Christ preached.. Bring peace not destruction. There is your challenge.
157. “You snakes! You brood of vipers!
(09.29.06)
“You snakes! You brood of vipers! How will you escape being condemned in Hell? I am sending you prophets and wise men and teachers. Some of them you will kill and crucify, others you will flog in your synagogues and pursue from town to town. And so upon you will come all the righteous blood that has been shed on earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zecharia.” Jesus Christ
158. TRUE 156, 139
American ,   USA   (09.29.06)
and the jews are so hung up on being jew that they are probably worse then the muslims or chrisitans.
159. #152- Interesting interpretation
(09.29.06)
I'd never heard that before
160. The Jews killed Jesus - duh!
Phil McCracken ,   UK   (09.29.06)
As above.
161. good news
paja patak ,   malo misto   (09.29.06)
idiots of the world, unite !!!
162. $Everyday I am very gratefull to Christian Zionists
Alan ,   SA   (09.29.06)
163. The Muslims seem to be able to turn everyone except Chr Zion
Alan ,   SA   (09.29.06)
164. I promise you -without Christian Zionists things tougher
Alan ,   SA   (09.29.06)
165. christian politicians
bruno ,   borderline, france   (09.29.06)
Dear Mrs. Rivera i do agree, all the nations who call temselves christian should be on Israels' side. but to their great shame they rather prefer to have friendship with the opposite side. but, i don't think there exists any christian politician. a christian cannot be a politician. a politician needs evil qualities as to be corrupt and greedy of might. a christian is not allowed to be like that. God cannot abide in a body of corrupt men.
166. so called true christian
bruno ,   borderline, france   (09.29.06)
a true christian should read the bible and behave accordingly. Read Romans 11.17 etc. not to fall in pride against Israel. the tone of your comment is absolutely unchristian. it is also written "who stands firm should be careful not to fall".
167. Reply to Jason - 139.
James ,   Glasgow, Scotland   (09.29.06)
Jason, Be under no illusion that we worship the same god for the god of Islam is most definitely not the God of the Jews or Christians. The Torah and the New Testament are one great panoramic story of God coming to earth to save some from their sins through blood the only remedy for sin. It started with Genesis and finishes with Revelation. Nothing is to be added or subtracted from it else the wrath of God is upon these persons. The Koran is in no way compatible with these writings nor does it culminate in the same salvation but pampers to the desires of base men not for the glory of God but the fufillment of these worldly and natural things. It takes from the Messiah the things that are His and gives them to a mere man who was neither divine nor Jewish.
168. # 90 Kishore Drumbeat of War
Knave Dave   (09.29.06)
Kishore, I agree with you completely that "Jesus never once said take up the sword and create for me a nation in my name by your own hand and according to your own timing"? But apparently somebody forgot to tell that to these Christian leaders. And apparently you were not reading what I wrote very carefully. I also agree that "he did say create a nation in the context in bringing people to his knowledge and saving them from sin." His truth is not meant to manifest in this world through his followers waging war to help Israel create the Promised Land. These are very twisted people who think that way. Jesus clearly taught "Those who live by the sword shall die by the sword," and "the meek shall inherit the land." (Sometimes translated "earth," but it can be translated either way." I really didn't think Christian Fundamentalists would go as far as taking up amunition to help Israel keep the West Bank. Now, if it were to fight to protect Israel's right to live within the boundaries alotted to it by the U.N., that would be entirely a different matter. Defending a nation within its rightful borders is one thing; building nations is another.
169. lunatics
Christopher Lord ,   La Chapelle, France   (09.29.06)
The problem is simply that these people are lunatics, and in the interests of public health everybody should keep them at arm's length. You wouldn't let them into your house if they knocked on the door.
170. #78 John, So well said
Knave Dave ,   U.S.A.   (09.29.06)
"Of course, I realize it's no good trying to get you to change your opinion. God is always on your side, just like the Muslim fundamentalist, or the Jewish fundamentalist. Therefore since god is on your side, you cannot be wrong, thus you have no reason to change. Everyone elses opinion is invalid since they do not believe like you believe, thus they are inferior, or even subhuman. So yea, I could see you slaying people, saying it's the will of God. "Jesus never wants us to harm anyone. You should "turn the other cheek." as Jesus would have done. You're no better than Osama or any of the other crazies out there in my book. "
171. Let the Xtians die/pay for Zionism
Joe America ,   Seatlle, WA   (09.29.06)
Because I am sick and tired of pating Israels bills! I am of Christian backround...but I could give a RATS ASS about Israel and the Muslims! KILL EACH OTHER ! Isn't it enough that I, Joe America, has to pay Israels annual welfare checks?
172. 106. Evangelicals are NOT trying to convert Jews!
Knave Dave   (09.29.06)
Which only goes to prove Christian Fundamentalists are not evangelical at all. "Evangelical" means good news. Jesus was intended as good news to Jews, even before Gentiles. Any evangelical who doesn't want Jews to convert (be spiritually reborn) knows nothing about Jesus. It was Jesus who told the Pharisee, Nicodemus, that he had to be "born again" in order to enter the Kingdom of God because having been born a Jew was not enough to get him there. It was Jesus who said his own "mother, brothers and sisters" were not his, but that his followers were his "mother, brothers and sisters." He meant that even those who were closest to him by Jewish blood were not his family unless they were his followers. It sounds like a lot of Fundamentalist Christians don't spend much much time thinking about what their Bible says. If they did, they would know that Jesus refused to bring the Promised Land into existence by conquering Rome with the sword. That was the devil's way. The only sword he would pick up was the "sword of truth," his word. That's why in Revelation, he slays his enemies with a sword that comes from his mouth. It's the sword of truth that comes from his mouth, not a literal sword. Wake up, people. You're marching down the path to holy war just as surely as Islamic Fundamentalists.
173. Kate, Jerusalem #44
Kishore Pinto ,   India   (09.29.06)
Don't worry we will not convert you and other Israelies accept our offer of support for Israel.
174. Christian Support of Zion
Isaac W. Changani ,   Lusaka, Zambia   (09.29.06)
Whereas it is a good thing for Israel to receive support, I think the Christain support for Israel can be even better done by seeking to harmonise their view of Jesus who was a Jew to be in rela line with the Torah. Christians can do better than what they are doing now by understanding that the Bible is Jewish, and the Jewish perspective needs to be respected. To Jews who are skeptical about Christian support, it would a good idea to study the basis of support and be a bit more update about why Christians are behaving the way they are. The fact is, JIHAD is not only against Jews, and will be against all those that support Jews and I am Christians will not be spared, although the brunt of the trouble is on Judah, Ephraim and Manasseh.
175. #46
Kishore Pinto ,   India   (09.29.06)
Powerful thought. and well said.
176. #168
(09.29.06)
At any cost Christians should avoid war, work towords peace. Dave, Your thought's are really good.
177. Thanks Knave Dave, I do try
John ,   USA   (09.29.06)
I shouldn't beat up on these people, but it's true, they scare me as much as anybody else. We shouldn't mix religion and politics because I think that's the real danger, it makes us irrational.
178. #155 THANK YOU
RICK ,   NEW YORK   (09.29.06)
THANK YOU CONNIE THATS ALL I WAS ASKING FOR SOME INPUT TO THIS VERSE AND NOT TO BE ATTACKED . I STILL DON'T KNOW WHY I WAS CALLED ANTI-SEMITIC FOR ASKING PEOPLE TO READ THAT PASSAGE.
179. # 152, Leonard
Suzanne ,   Glen Rock, PA, USA   (09.29.06)
I know you meant well, but Replacement Theology is not only a grave error, but a sin as well. You do not have to be a Jew to be saved! G-d wishes to give His mercy and forgiveness to ALL. Remember, Christians are "grafted in" to the cultivated olive tree (the Jews); Jews are not "grafted in" to the wild olive tree (gentiles). I urge you to turn away from this type of thinking, which has been at the heart of Christian anti- Semitism for more than a thousand years. I wish you peace.
180. #172
Kishore Pinto ,   India   (09.29.06)
Very meaningful.
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