Subj : Re: Most memorable modern
To : Boraxman
From : jimmylogan
Date : Mon May 12 2025 10:01 pm
-=> Boraxman wrote to Jimmy Anderson <=-
JA> It's not about nationalism - it's about Scripture. Many Christians
JA> support Israel because of biblical promises like Genesis 12:3, where
JA> God says to Abram:
JA> "I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse;
JA> and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you."
JA> This is often understood as applying not just to Abraham personally,
JA> but to his descendants - including the nation of Israel. That's why
JA> many Christians take Israel seriously in both spiritual and
JA> geopolitical discussions.
Bo> That doesn't seem to be as much of a deal in Australia. I don't see
Bo> too manyAustralian Christians be as rabidly pro-Israel, and the few
Bo> that are, they are specifically because they are following US politics.
Bo> It makes me think its less about scripture and more about influence and
Bo> manipulation. I'm from an Orthodox family myself, and Israel doesn't
Bo> really factor into much at all.
And with some people, it could be the case. I see everything through
a Biblical worldview, so I don't think of it as geopolitical FOR ME.
I also recognize that the Jewish people have denied Christ as
Messiah, so the people might be God's chosen, but the individuals
are sadly doomed.
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