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Benedict is right
Yisrael Rosen
Published: 17.09.06, 23:34
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1. Good news
Palestinian   (09.17.06)
The enemy is of Christians and Jews, is guess whom! Christian and Jews. Not muslims! Leave muslims alone, they leave you alone. Do not come to occupy Palestine, do not attack Iraq in 1991, do not attack Iraq in 2003, do not Attack Egypt in 1956, do not colonize the Arab world after 1st world war, do not do not do not ..... I wonder what will happen if an Arab country attacked Florida becuase neighbouring Georgia invaded it! Put your selves in our position and you will find that we were so merciful with you so far. Do not accuse Islam of atrocities, becuase if Islam as like you say, make nomistake that there would have been no Sepluchre Church, no Nativity church , no nothing. Remeber that once and after all, muslims protected these churches for 13 centuries! But this is simply not our style. Finally, no question that the Christian world today is either mislead by Jews, or that the Christian world is using the Jewish state for their messianic agendas. I believe that both are true, and that both of you are going to bring each other down. And that Islam will stay protected who ever liked, and who ever did not like. God mentioned that "I have ordinated in the book that it is myself and my prophets who will be the victorious"
2. Ysrael Rosen is right too !!!
(09.17.06)
3. Sorry pal...
txradioguy ,   USA   (09.18.06)
...fight your own wars and leave the Christians out of it. We ARE NOT your cannon fodder.
4. Don't put benzin on the fire
Christian   (09.18.06)
Or don't hunt in dirty water .... we don't need your advice or your cooperation .... don't forget that the Jews don't recognise the Christians and Jesus so how come we can operate together .... relegions are inocent from any violence ... and don't forget that the most famous massakers in the history made by Christains and Jews ... the tow world wars started and made by Christians ... Hiroshima and Nagasaki made by Christians ... Baldat el Shaikh and Dair Yasin till Qana made by Jews ... so no body is perfect ... just stay away and don't use this Zionist way to hunt in the dirty water .
5. Yisrael Rosen, were you
Michael A Gold ,   El Paso, Tx   (09.18.06)
drunk or high on drugs when you wrote this article? What makes you think Christians are friends of the Jews? The Vatican did NOTHING to stop Hitler, in fact aided Nazis to escape after WWII. Anti-Semitism is at an all time high in the US, being propagated by many Christian leaders! Jews need NOT get involved with this conflict between Catholics, Christians, and the Muslims
6. you mix issues
ABu mohammad ,   Palestine   (09.18.06)
you mix the issue of stolen land from the Palestinian with Islam and christianity.You want the christians to fight muslims instead of you in order to stay longer in Palestine. But I think muslims and christians can sit and settle their problems without the cunning of jews
7. Ysrael Rosen is wrong and the the Pope is wrong too (end)
(09.18.06)
8. The writer is a fool.
Marty ,   USA   (09.18.06)
While we welcome any help the Christian zionists give us, our experience with Catholics are not so benign. In any case, we will fight our own battles and not trust in others. The last time we did that, we ended up facing the Romans alone without any sign of the Egyptians, who had made an alliance with us. G-d expects us to do our best and in the end will keep his covenant with us.
9. to #5 Michael Gold in El Paso
emily ,   calif   (09.18.06)
As a Protestant Christian, I say to you that I am very sorry that Christian history has been so often steeped in anti-semitism. You are very right in what you said about the Vatican and Hitler. To our great shame, this type of behavior is not an isolated incident in our history. It's not just Catholics who hold blame, but Protestants too. I want you to know that many of us are very ashamed of this past history and we speak out against it, and though it may not seem that way to you, there are Christians who are friends of Jews, Christians who care and support and do so without an ulterior motive. I'm sorry your experience with Christians has been negative.
10. Double Jeapardy: Islam is the Answer
malcolm   (09.18.06)
Whose problem is it anyway? Time to do the math: There are 6 billion people on planet earth. Only 1 in 6 is a Muslim and that leaves 5 billion that have no interest in becoming Muslims or living under shariah. Yet the vast majority of Muslims dream of a day when they will control the entire planet. With all the petro-dollars they have amassed and all the subsequent terror they have committed, they are on a roll, and it’s easy to see why they feel so cocky. Their confidence soared after forcing the free world, including the politically correct, woosy, far left US media, to abandon free speech through the Mohamed cartoon threat. This paved the way for the current demand that the pope get on his knees and beg forgiveness from every little Imam, sheik, mullah, and ayatollah from South East Asia to Africa. Muslims are divided into sects that absolutely hate each other. Yet most condone acts of terrorism and would like to see a planet under a caliphate with shariah rule. Which branch is supposed to call the shots? Well, that's what all these terror wars are about. Not Palestinians. Not US foreign policy. It’s first about showing each other who the true inheritors of Islam are. Whoever knocks out the biggest guy in the playground, is the one chosen by their god to run this fantasy caliphate. Iran chooses Israel as it’s playground target and al-Qaeda chooses the US. There are close to 2 billion Christians and a relative handful of Jews on earth. So that leaves half a planet of 3 more billion humans. What’s left is 1 billion mostly non-religious Chinese, another billion Indians of mostly Hindus (80%). And there are another 1 billion on earth that make up the rest, divided amongst various religions outside of Islam. So this is far from a Jewish, Christian problem. This is a global problem to which the Jeopardy question is "Islam is the answer" to which the Jeopardy answer is..."what is the most deadliest global problem that threatens 1 in 6 humans on earth?”.
11. to christian #4
jb ,   USA   (09.18.06)
actually Jewish scientist made Hirshima and Nagasaki possible, the christians are actually the ones that used it! I mean We were in both WW2 and we didn't want to be. I mean honestly put Hiroshima and Nagasaki aside and open your eyes, Islam doesn't want to live in peace with you! they want to convert or destroy you!
12. I'm with #3
Mike ,   Atlanta, USA   (09.18.06)
Here's to seeing Europe burn!
13. First the Saturday people
marya ,   sacramento, USA   (09.18.06)
then the Sunday people. That's what these same Muslims say to eachother behind closed doors. Ignore it if you like but as far as radical Islam is concerned - nobody is off the hook...
14. ABu mohammad of "palestine"
marya ,   sacramento usa   (09.18.06)
Don't be such a hater because Jews and Christians use their brains for more than just to plot murder and steal. Mohammed was a thief - he stole everything he ever had from the nations he conquered by the sword. The Pope told the truth and now all of you rioting around the world have proven him right!
15. Well, well, well...
Zionist   (09.18.06)
I see from the posts here that the christians are in disagreement? It is okay for them to come to Israel, mimic the Jews in their rituals and holidays, but by gosh, the Jews and Israel ain't worth a bullit...right? You bunch of hypocrits! Get out of Israel and take your bible thumping missionaries with you back to the safety of your western homeland. By the way, the hell we are facing in Israel will be coming your way also. May as well join forces. If not, shut up and go back to sleep.
16. palestinian
kerry early ,   cochise arizona   (09.18.06)
You are deluding yourself into believing that all muslims are peace loving and have only done certain things in retaliation. While not all muslims are evil ( just like not all jews and christians arent good) there is still that element that gives the rest of you a very bad name. Remember 9/11
17. if islam is a violence reliogone
sematic muslime ,   jeddah   (09.18.06)
if islam is a violence reliogone as you say why every i go i see muslem from every color & race nondiffrent between them why they did not turn to theire orginal religoun after islamic rulle left them why the churches in jerusalem where not destroyed when it was in the hands of muslems alqaida is the usa creation to fight the soviet even them called a freedom fighters while they where realy terrerost you called them that only when they slamed you in the face
18. he,he,he
simon ,   bologne   (09.18.06)
How is it to be so foolish Everybody knows you want us to fight for you, but we don't and won't. There is nothing as Pope's Declaration. It was his speech to professors of teology ,all about the rational origin of Christian God , On intellectual level that the author will never reach. Pope was very sorry of misunderstanding and apologised muslims for it. Want to live in independet Israel? Make peace with your neighbours. Rabble-rousers
19. muslims and violence
yosafe ,   Des Plaines, Il.   (09.18.06)
Please be careful not to accuse muslims of being violent, or many of them will teach you a lesson by ........(wait for it).....rioting and murdering and firebombing and generally bringing disgrace to themselves and their religion. I know there are many muslims who are just as disgusted by the "arab street"'s reactions- isn't it fime to grow up?
20. YISRAEL ROSEN ' E TU BRUTUS?'
ISRAELI WATER MAKES ,   THE AUTHORS NUTS.   (09.18.06)
XTIANS ARE THE SPIRTUAL AND MORTAL PROBLEM AT LEAST THE ARABS TELL YOU TO YOUR FACE THEY HATE YOU.. XTIANS PROSELYTIZE DOOR TO DOOR, FACE TO FACE PAMPHLETS IN YOUR FACE DECEIPTIVE BUILDINGS TO LOOK LIKE A SHUL. JEW4JEUS MESSIANICS. IDOLS CROSSES XTIANS ARE THE ENEMY NO DIFFERENT THAN ARABS TORAH TELLS THE JEWS TO BE SEPERATE THESE AUTHORS ARE WACKOS NO BA;LANCE OF REALITY STILL LIVING ON DREAS THAT KILL THEM DACON9
21. Rosen
Nemesis   (09.18.06)
I agree 100%..everyone has their head in the sand and one day we'll all be praying to mecca,like it or not!
22. 4 - your not Christian
(09.18.06)
23. 6 - Judeo/Christian God = Jews and Christians
Truth ,   USA   (09.18.06)
The God of Israel is the God of Jews and Christians - not Islam. Muslims (1.3 billion) pick on little Israel (14 million), but are afraid of united Christianity (2.4 billion) against islamic facism; even worst, Christian's and Jews united. But, that is exactly what has happened in response to terrorist islam. Christian's United for Israel http://cufi.org/information.aspx Christ Giving http://www.christgiving.com/05-Israel_Events.html ad infinitum... Christians have taken note of islamic threats and terrorist acts against western Christian and non-Christian nations. Muslims have shown themselves not only enemies of Jews, but of Christians, democracy, freedom, decency and life. Don't accuse Israel of "cunning". We've all seen: Pallywood http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_B1H-1opys#IIfAj_eg2EE and, Obsession the Movie http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1432100742477106895 to say the least. The tenents of Christianity are: obedience to scripture, prayer, fasting, praise, forgiveness, truth, faith and blessing our enemies through Jesus Christ. That's how true Christian's win battles. Terrorist islam uses "terror" (i.e., fear) to advance its objectives. However, Christian's and Jews's are bound by scripture, and our scripture says, "...do not fear, for I AM with you; do not be dismayed, for I AM your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10 and, "Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, He it is that doth go with thee; He will not fail thee, nor forsake thee." Deuteronomy 31:6 So it is sin for Christian's or Jews to fear anyone or anything, especially godless pagans; and it is sin for Christian's and Jews to disbelieve scripture. Judeo-Christian's are called to "choose life". Terrorist islam says it, "loves death". Christian scripture says, "Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every authority [our lawful authorities] instituted among men: whether to the king [our leaders], as the supreme authority, or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right." 1 Peter 2:13-14 This means Christians can engage military battle at the direction of their leaders. "Praise the Lord, and pass the ammo!" was a common Christian saying in WWI & WWII "For they have sown the wind, and ... shall reap the whirlwind ..." Hosea 8:7
24. sir
sali ,   jerusalem   (09.18.06)
this man adde the flame to the oil ..god say [whenever they starte the fire of the war ,god will put it off ] and the first of any fire is not the oil it is the flame //a spark //sir oil is discovered since 150 years but man is older and the fire is older and the war is older ..so the first step is the spark of firand the oil is already present /so put off your fire or god will do as it promiss befor any one is created ...salam is better to all
25. "Palestine" is a Roman Fraud
Lance ,   Montreal, Canada   (09.18.06)
"Palestine" was the name given to Eretz Yisrael by the Romans after murdering most of the Jews therein, and exiling almost all of the remainder. In our own time, the myth of "palestine" has been used by the Roman "catholic" (= "universal") church to try to eliminate the Jewish state; since the Roman church calls itself the "true" Israel, (or, "verus" Israel in Latin). This is called "replacement theology" and it takes on even cruder form in Islam. The Roman church considers the Covenant between HA-SHEM and AM-YISRAEL to be broken according to the Christian story called Mathew. Now these Roman replacers are in the process of being replaced by the Muslims, who consider themselves the True Christianity. Christian Zionists reject “replacement theology”; i.e., the Jewish People ARE The Chosen People of the G-D of Israel. The Jewish people should stay out of any and all of the conflicts between Rome and Mecca, which are both false death cults. An understanding, however, with the Christian Zionists is both possible and desirable.
26. lets kill the muslims
ben ,   palestine   (09.18.06)
while reading this article it came to mind all these US christian TV channals that call for judgement day and the support for Israel. i think we are as a human race have to face up to reality. hatred breeds hatred and violonce do the same. instead of pouring oil on the fire of radical Islam surely it will be easeir to elevate the resons behind the spread of it to eat all of us. for once we all have to call the occupation of other peoples life and land as wrong and inhumane. we have to give achance for the have nots to enjoy life and find a meaning for their exsistesnse so they dont turn to radicalism in whatever shape or name it appears whether its Islam or settlers. everytime i watch the sons and daughters of jewish settlers in hebron saying that all Goyims are lower form of humans i think of Muslims of Pakastani origin in the UK shouting in alanguage that they do not comprehends (arabic) death to Israel and Jews. please let us wake up and smell the death outside our door step. once oil becomes abselete no body will care wrther a muslim kills a jew or wether an Arab kills an Isralei. remeber spain
27. Give the word and I'll be there
I stand w/Israel ,   Texas   (09.18.06)
The only country I'll fight for is Israel and I wait for the day when Israel needs the assistance of non-jews who truely love Israel and are ready to fight for the jewish people and the the holy land.
28. You are right.
Thomas the Catholic   (09.18.06)
It will be a bloody war with these cowards, the Muslims. Everybody is slowly uniting against them, Orthodox, Protestant sects, Jews, Hindu's, and, of course, the Catholics. God Bless Israel and God Bless America.
29. I usually shout gasoline just before it ignites!
Steven Wilson ,   Anchorage, Alaska   (09.18.06)
Just because I shout out the truth, doesn't mean that the gas will not ignite. A lot of people said don't get the Nazi's upset. They might be Nazi's, but if you call them a Nazi----tell them that what they are doing is wrong, they will hurt you or kill you! It's better to ignore them---ignore the problem----and it will go away. Muslims riot? So what? Did they riot after 9-11? The problem won't go away, it will only get worse. Our weapons and swords are just as powerful as theirs. I suggest we get ready for a nuclear confrontation. Dig a network of bomb shelters and plan on moving Jews to other countries for Holiday. Conventional Wars won't mend the rascist intent of these religious malcontents. Like the Muslims threaten----we have 1 billion followers. We have plenty of nuclear weapons to take care of the billion terrorist lovers. Maybe it is time to coordinate a plan in case the Muslims want to kill all of us infidels. Just because a baby has a tantrum (the muslims) doesn't mean the baby gets what it is screaming for!
30. Common enemy
Brod ,   USA   (09.18.06)
Rosen is right about his conclusion about confronting a common enemy. However, he is wrong when ties "the Christian religion" with "Nazi Anti-Semitism". The fact is Anti-Semitism began with the writings of early Roman Catholic church fathers such as Eusebius, Cyril, Chrysostom, Augustine, Origen, Justin, and Jerome which led to the persecutions of the Jews during the Dark Ages that culminated in the Holocaust committed by Roman Catholic Nazis. There is a big difference between Roman Catholics and true Christians. True Christians were also persecuted by the Roman Catholics during the Dark Ages. True Christians keep God's Ten Commandments and God's Greatest Commandments and have faith in Jesus. Fake christians tried to play god and tempered with God's Ten Commandments.
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