Since the mid-twentieth century, church teachings have moved in a decidedly “pro-Jewish” direction. Jews are no longer blamed for deicide, Jesus’s Jewishness is emphasized, and Christianity’s Jewish roots are increasingly explored. Pope Francis has called antisemitism un-Christian and has urged followers to fight it. He has also told Catholics to …
Read More »Israel Reflections Part 2: Israeli Society, Diversity & Social Cohesion.
In July I went on a life-changing trip to Israel. This was my fourth trip to Israel, but I have not been there for 17 years. I have written in the past about other aspects and experiences of this trip. I have not focussed on Israelis themselves, Israeli society, and …
Read More »Why do I call myself a Christian Zionist?
This is a very personal story written by Steve Blowers, a Christian Zionist who explains why he is a Zionist and how he became one. Written in reply to the question “Why are Christians Zionists ?” which arose from the article “Who is a Zionist”. The person who asked the …
Read More »St. George was a Palestinian.
Once again the ‘invented people’ are claiming a person to be a ‘Palestinian’, this time St. George of all people? One has to wonder why the Arabs have such a desire to claim everyone as a Palestinian who comes from the fictitious State of Palestine. Every Christmas we hear the …
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