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Evangelicals bring Iranian Jews to Israel
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Published: 22.10.07, 17:58
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1. Managed to scare 82 jews.
Damir ,   Russia   (10.22.07)
I'd conclude Jews are very hard to frighten.
2. Beware of the Evangelist Alliance- it is short term only.
Malka ,   Israel   (10.22.07)
Pentecostal Evangelists work on converting Jews. They have achieved that in the past, but will not succeed in the future. The Messiah is one only and it represents the Jewish thought. Our values are not equal to those of these newcomers. They take advantage of our vulnerability to later make us accept their little religion.
3. I might be too sceptical...
Keren ,   Israel-SP   (10.22.07)
But I would not accept such a help. In 2000 years ,christianity has brought only deaths and suffering to humanity,especially for Jews.I don´t think it has changed.They are using just other means to keep in their madness. What they desire is Jews´ sacrifice. They are pagans and think we are their lambs .
4. Bribe Jews in Canada or US
Brenda ,   London, Canada   (10.22.07)
Why don't they bribe Jews in Canada or the US? After all, for them, everyone hates Jews (except them). It's only a matter of time.
5. How cheap!!
abdullah ,   ashkenaz   (10.22.07)
1.4, 000,000 DOLLARS budjeted to destroy the 2500 year old iranianjewish heritage. The USA might have been a better destination, at least, for the sake of their heritage, education and safety. The intentions may be good, but the road leads to where...
6. Advice: Surround yourself with positive people
Yael ,   Jerusalem   (10.22.07)
It will be interesting to see how the Iranian Jews react to Aliyah. Let's hope that they are surrounded by people who are positive about the land and each other. Welcome home!
7. Fundamentalist Christians want to destroy Judaism
Tony ,   New York   (10.22.07)
This whole thing fits perfectly with the Fundamentalist Christian ideology: have all the Jews go back to Israel, reclaim their homeland. Then the (Christian!) Messiah will come, Jews will realize they were wrong not to believe in Jesus and convert en masse. Those people who pretend to be Israel's friends actually work for its demise - for the people's own good, of course. Choose your enemies carefully. And your friends even more.
8. The key word is "save".
MARK ,   Boston   (10.22.07)
Does that mean we will save you from Iran and will pay you to convert. There is No Free Lunch in this world for anyone. What does "save" really mean?
9. LOOK !
ATİLLA, LOVE & PEACE   (10.22.07)
IRAN IS TREATING THE JEWS OKEY ! NO ONE ASKED THOSE CHRISTIAN GUYS TO SAVE THEM !!! ATİLLA KARAGÖZOĞLU
10. IFCJ and Rabbi Eckstein also should offer the $10,000.
Rivkah   (10.22.07)
to AMERICAN Jews and to work toward establishing a CHRISTIAN nation of refuge since former US Attorney General Janet Reno defined a TERRORIST as a person who studies the Bible and goes to bible meetings. AMERICA is a dangerous place for JEWS and CHRISTIANS. Wake up, Rabbi. America is as dangerous a place for people who love the bible as Iran.
11. you are all so mean.
mira ,   israel   (10.22.07)
stop this evil talk. avangelical christians are our friends. i am very greatful for their help. god bless them.
12. No second coming
James ,   US   (10.22.07)
Do these christians really believe their man is coming back from the clouds on a white horse with trumpets blaring?
13. #7
hanina   (10.22.07)
true but maybe it's also Hashem's way of getting those out before it's too late. the jokes on them :P
14. Iranian Jews live peacefully
Paul ,   UK   (10.22.07)
These Evangelists are mental and would like to see a global nuclear war, this is their agenda. What has the World come to and who can stop this madness guys?
15. You should separate two things,#3
Helena ,   Finland   (10.22.07)
You are quite right: Christianity as a religion has brought terrible suffering for Jews. But. There has always been individual christians, who have really believed in the Bible and the church has persecuted, even burned these persons. It is a different thing to have your name in the books of some church or to believe in your heart. In Finland over 90 % of all the people belong to the Lutheran church but a few % really takes the faith seriously and call themselves believers. We can not change the history of the church. It is understandable that the Jews are suspicious and hurt . Please understand also that the real christians are not quilty of those horrible things. There has always been men and women who have helped the Jews and loved them. In these days more than ever. Why? Because there is a "wave" going throught the world and it inspires the believers to read and study the whole Bible, to understand the book that we call The Old Testament and to love the Lord of Israel, who promised to bring his people back to Israel. If we love Elohim, we love also the Jews and stand with you. I personally feel very "blue" when you speak here how the christians want to use you and that their help is conditioned. I know so many great people here in Finland who never visited Israel but with all the power and money and prayers they have, they support it, speak good things of it and pray for it. You have thousands of loyal friends in Finland and we don´t want any "return present." We bless you, because you are in the heart of our Lord.
16. 10
Igor ,   Munich,Germany   (10.22.07)
what the hell are you talking about dude? All of your posts make absolutely no sense to me, I just don´t get it. On what planet do you live?
17. Evangelicals prove one thing!
David ,   USA   (10.22.07)
Jews love money...the sterotype is not too farfetched afterall.
18. SO WHAT if the Evangelicals want to convert us!
(10.22.07)
We should take whatever help that they offer us, especially when it comes to saving Jewish lives and bringing them to Eretz Yisrael. This doesn't mean that we have to do what they want ultimately! Just take the help and that's it. We who are religious Jews know what is REALLY GOING DOWN. WHEN THE MOSHIACH COMES, IT WILL BE A GREAT SURPRISE FOR THEM THAT IT IS OUR MOSHIACH, NOT THEIR BELOVED J.C.! So let them help us in whoever's name they choose, JUST TAKE THE HELP!
19. Alyiah
gabriela ben ari ,   jerusalem   (10.22.07)
I do believe there are lots of very good Christians out there
20. Evangelicals
avi ,   nyc   (10.23.07)
If the Evangelicals were as numerous and powerful 65 years ago as they are now , they would ahve led major rallies to save European Jewry. They would have done this dispite the indifference of American Jewry.
21. to # 12
Arul   (10.23.07)
Lord Jesus is God who came as a man to redeem humanity. He fulfilled all the prophecies concerning his first coming to the letter. He will fulfill the rest of them when he returns back. Wait and see.
22. u gotta love the talkbacks this time they are absolutely
correct!   (10.23.07)
23. Conversion
Mary ,   Canada   (10.23.07)
Not all Christians have an alterior motive. I am a devout Christian who happens to believe that G-d has made an everlasting convenant with the Jews. There is no need for their conversion. The Jews are a light to the world and we are to bless them. I pray always for Israel and I do believe that the safest place in the world for the Jews is in Israel.
24. Keren #3, you're right to be skeptical
Sue ,   Los Angeles   (10.23.07)
Iranian Jews must make aliyah before things get worse. The Jewish Agency should organize it. Evangelicals are some of Israel's best friends, but I don't want missionaries targeting the Persian Jewish community.
25. #17
(10.23.07)
who doesn't love money???? do you think it is only jews who like money, who spend it, who enjoy having it. hell, half the multimillionairs and billionairs in the usa and europe are christians. they love money as well as do the jews. what's your point?
26. #17 david
(10.23.07)
here's a scenario for you. suppose you were offered $10,000 or double it to relocate and get a better job, opportunity and a better life somewhere sunny and comfy. wouldn't you take it?
27. #17 you prove another fact
publius ,   usa   (10.23.07)
antisemitism is alive and well. additionally, if for the love of money what did the $25,000 payment to relatives of sucide murders prove, that relatives of islamic fanatics took the money in honor of their memory or was it more of "why not take the money, my child would have done it for nothing while passing out sweat meat and candy, then again given the earning potential, 25,000 is more than several family member working together could possibly save in several lifetimes. you don't here of weekly sucide bombing much more in israel, not because source of that blood money was over thrown but because IDF tightly controls movement of palestinians, the very thing railed against as collective punishment. shame on you.
28. 16 Igor: You are blinded by hate. Other people appreciate my
Rivkah   (10.23.07)
posts as indicated by many red title lines from people recommending them. It is true: one definition of a terrorist in America at the US Attorney General level is a person who reads the bible, goes to church or synagogue, goes to bible study meetings. Look it up instead of being lazy and attacking me. Janet Reno lives in Florida. Write to her. Or write to the US Attorney General under the Freedom of Information Act which forces them to answer you within a certain number of days since it is a FOIA request. The Ten Commandments were taken out of courthouses across America except the US Supreme Court and out of schools. Bible studies are not allowed at public schools, even as after school clubs on school grounds. Get a clue. You sound so uninformed.
29. MARK, Boston
Abel Shoni ,   France   (10.23.07)
Conversion cannot be a serious issue for those whose faith is firm, for those not yielding to pressure. Let me remind you of a biblical assertion whereby TRUE conversions are operated by the Lord and only Him (Paul on his way to Damascus, for example, and numerous modern ones : Claudel, Bloch, Chief Rabbi Zeller, Cardinal Lustiger, and so on). Jesus predicted that the hate against Christians would be irrational, because it is supernaturally inspired. This all fits into the scenario Jesus and the Prophets predicted would happen in the last days. Jesus said that shortly before His return, "They will deliver you up to tribulation, and will kill you, and you will be hated by all nations on account of My name". All around us, we are seeing what He predicted: "If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love its own. Yet because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you. Remember the word that I said to you, 'A servant is not greater than his master. ' If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you. If they kept My word, they will keep yours also. But all these things they will do to you for My name's sake, because they do not know Him who sent Me." I'm not an Evangelical, but I felt it necessary to point my modest opinion out to you.
30. Messiah
lycas ,   krakow   (10.23.07)
Messiah will come both to save Jews and Gentiles.God said to Abraham " I will bless those who bless YOu and curse those who curses Tou"
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