Cox: Where are Christian tourists?
Christian radio broadcaster, Earl Cox, lands in Israel: 'If you are too afraid to come to Israel, then you may need to examine the depth of your Christian faith'
International Christian radio broadcaster, Earl Cox, landed in Israel Wednesday wondering why more Christian tourists aren’t in the Holy Land.
Cox, who in the last several months has called for Christians to come to Israel even in time of war, de-planed at Ben Gurion airport in Tel Aviv noticing fewer tour groups.
Since the outbreak of the war, tourism has taken a nose dive in Israel. The economy, which heavily relies on tourist dollars benefiting Palestinians and Israelis alike, is taking a hit.
“I have a friend who owns a fine hotel in Jerusalem. Twenty-five American Christian tour groups have cancelled their reservations. I just don’t understand why Christians are staying away," said Cox. "This is the time we need to be coming to Israel to express our friendship.”
“Of all people, Christians don’t need to live in fear,” Cox asserts. “We can’t allow terrorists to take us hostage and delay our travel plans to Israel. If we are Israel’s true friends, we must come in time of need.”
Cox, a 30 year veteran of Washington politics, is one of Israel’s most ardent advocates. “If you are too afraid to come to Israel, then you may need to examine the depth of your Christian faith," he added.
"God says in Genesis chapter 12 that He ‘blesses those who bless Israel, and curses those who curse Israel.’ When Christians act out of fear, this sends a message of weakness. Israel needs strong friends now more than ever.”
