It is a common mistake to equate the geopolitical area of Israel, with the Lord's chosen people. Dan Peterson has outlined how the issues are not so clear cut that we can just unilaterally say Israel is correct. The Jerusalem Study Abroad exposes its students to both Palestinian and Israeli teachers and thoughts because both are legitimate heirs to the geopolitical area. Yes Israel is entitled to be safe. And that should be done compatibly with peaceful Palestinian access to land and resources.
I'm one who hopes the next President does move the embassy to Jerusalem, but also that he discourages settlement in the areas acquired by warfare, rather than negotiation. In the meantime, I do not contend that I must always support Israel in its political choices in order to be supporting God's chosen people.
Debbie EDecember 29, 2016
We are living in the end times, when all nations will rise up against Israel and the US will stand alone in its fight to save God's chosen people.
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Rosemary N. PalmerDecember 31, 2016
It is a common mistake to equate the geopolitical area of Israel, with the Lord's chosen people. Dan Peterson has outlined how the issues are not so clear cut that we can just unilaterally say Israel is correct. The Jerusalem Study Abroad exposes its students to both Palestinian and Israeli teachers and thoughts because both are legitimate heirs to the geopolitical area. Yes Israel is entitled to be safe. And that should be done compatibly with peaceful Palestinian access to land and resources. I'm one who hopes the next President does move the embassy to Jerusalem, but also that he discourages settlement in the areas acquired by warfare, rather than negotiation. In the meantime, I do not contend that I must always support Israel in its political choices in order to be supporting God's chosen people.
Debbie EDecember 29, 2016
We are living in the end times, when all nations will rise up against Israel and the US will stand alone in its fight to save God's chosen people.
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