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Christian Zionists Support may be a two-edged sword
Reader comment on item: [Christian Zionism:] Israel's Best Weapon?

Submitted by robert fusfeld (United States), Jul 15, 2003 at 22:21

Though there may be some just merit in your recent article, I perceive things a bit differently. Briefly,...at the core of their world view is the total conversion to the Lord Jesus Christ. Their means of getting us there are dependent upon one major theological premise: the end days or the prophecies of the Book of Revelation according to John. I will not bore you with the details because you are most aware of what this is predicated upon.

Today in Israel with the help of a group of fundamentalists, 6 heifers are being observed to determine if one will be pure red. This is an important moment for it brings into play the rebuilding of the Third Temple on Muslim holy ground and the approaching of two significant comings: for Jews, the Messiah and for Christians, the return of Jesus. All of this, of course, will lead to the words of Revelation being fulfilled in a moment of fire.

Most of the support in the 19th century for the founding of a Jewish state in what was then regarded as Palestine was nothing less than blatant anti-semitism and the emerging liberalism or progressivism of the times to rid Western democracies of their Jewish citizens. Let history speak the truth. None of the governments you write of cared about the Jews other than their financial abilities and the capital they expended to advance themselves. The result of this became the Shoah when none of these countries lifted a finger to help the Jews. Thus, our present disaster in the Middle East and the decline in civilization and culture throughout Europe.

I will not argue that Christian Zionists fully support Israel. But, does this support extend to the Jews who inhabit their holy, traditional land? In revisionist history, the Jews have no right or claim to the West Bank. This is simply absurd. A true peace will come when any Jew can live, pray, and thrive securely among the Arabs and Muslims whether it be in the territories, the Palestinian state, or the host of countries devoted to the destruction of the Jewish people. Only time will define the absolute meaning of your thought.

As always, you provoke much in the way of thought and I very much appreciate your willingness to receive comments.

Continue the superb work, Daniel.

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Christian duty to protect the Jews and Israel [33 words]Phil GreendJun 8, 2007 03:11
Who are the rebellious generation [111 words]DeWayneJan 9, 2008 20:07
Christian Zionists, Jews, and Israel [1 words]David Ben-ArielSep 6, 2006 16:06
Who are Christian Zionists and who is attacking them? [367 words]Ami IsseroffJun 13, 2006 05:38
Christian Zionism as Christians who reject the New Testament for their own version of Old Testament [186 words]DeWayneFeb 16, 2007 22:49
Replacement Theology as Anti-Semitism [357 words]Ami IsseroffFeb 25, 2007 22:20
Replacement Theology [753 words]DeWayneFeb 26, 2007 20:23
Bishop Eusebius ? [186 words]DeWayneFeb 26, 2007 20:42
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It is Mind Boggling [157 words]www.jperspective.comSep 30, 2004 15:38
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Writing campaign? [46 words]Dee Dee NadlerAug 5, 2003 01:28
Nice job [36 words]MostakAug 1, 2003 11:27
Christian Zionist [81 words]Linda REbohJul 28, 2003 12:47
What is the point of all the arguments??? [208 words]Perplexed!Jul 25, 2003 02:33
Steve Wells has hit the target! [60 words]Gary MaggioJul 22, 2003 00:36
Sorry, you failed to cite Mr Henry Dunant [59 words]thomas n. laszloJul 17, 2003 08:43
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Prophecy about the re-gathering when and where [188 words]DeWayneFeb 16, 2007 23:12
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Swamp and Desert... [59 words]Bev HeippJul 16, 2003 01:15
⇒ Christian Zionists Support may be a two-edged sword [385 words]robert fusfeldJul 15, 2003 22:21
Questioning the Motivation of Christian Zionists [58 words]Tillie and Norman MutterperlJul 15, 2003 22:08
Irony of Christian Zionism [206 words]Horace Jeffery Hodges, Ph.D.Jul 15, 2003 19:21
DeWitt Talmage, the celebrated preacher [59 words]P. LubinJul 15, 2003 15:42
Christian Zionists, ok; antisemites, no! [62 words]Hersh AdlersteinJul 15, 2003 15:08
Easy does it -- but do it [195 words]John W. McGinleyJul 15, 2003 14:52
Christian Zionists [66 words]Lisa MichelsonJul 15, 2003 14:45
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best weapon and ally [271 words]Carmen Waggoner, Ph.D.Jul 15, 2003 11:32
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Motivations of early Christian Zionists [204 words]Robert B. ArbetmanJul 15, 2003 09:27
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Just sent the following to Bill O'Reilly [176 words]Steve KleinJul 15, 2003 06:43

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