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George Austin's avatar

I appreciate your article and its intention. I say that because as a "gentile" it seems a little awkward to comment at all. And I hate saying what I'm about to say, because it will seem as a cheap way to make myself look good (so I'm hoping only you, the author reads this) but I do support several Jewish humanitarian organizations. (I do this because talk is so cheap...as they say, "Put your money where your mouth is!")

Anyway, oddly enough, I could rewrite your article by inserting various "christian" organizations and denominations as well. Each one thinks they are the chosen ones and often the dialogue can be quite judgemental.

And I say that as a committed follower of Yeshua HaMashiach (Jesus the Messiah).

I am not here to "convert" anyone but to simply say that while I believe Israel is God's chosen Land for His people, it may get even more confusing and more dangerous before this era ends. We've all witnessed prophecies coming true with the establishment of Israel as a nation. But, I am reminded of that saying "it gets the darkest right before dawn."

"Bahruch ahta Adonai, Ehlohaynu mehlech haolam"

Blessed are you Adonai, King of the Universe

Shalom

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Diane Steiner's avatar

Beautifully said, Joshua and you cited so many genuine examples. The political climate has fostered and encouraged much of these contradictions. Of course, there have been differences in all the examples you have given, but never more so than what we are witnessing today. As long as the rhetoric remains, these contradictions will become even more so. Your point on political differences in the US and Israel was so insightful, especially using your own experience after moving to Israel. This article gave me a lot to think about, take apart, and look inward.

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