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discriminate against women and Christians.
Unsatisfied with simply vilifying the Jewish state, modern anti-Semites also slander Christian Zionists. All manner of outlandish accusations are levelled against us, including the allegation that we are “using” the Jewish people to fulfil an apocalyptic belief that requires all of the Jews to return to Israel and/or are lobbying for an ‘end-of- days’ battle between Israel and Iran - all in order for Jesus to return. These accusations reveal a great deal about the ignorance of those who spew them, but nothing about the motivations behind Christian Zionism.
There is no connection between Christian Zionism and Christ’s return. God has chosen a specific date as noted by Jesus.
Mark 13:31-33 (NASB)
Speaking of His return, Jesus said: “But of that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but the Father alone. Take heed, keep on the alert; for you do not know when the appointed time will come.”
From accusing Israel of using animals as spies, to engaging in sorcery, to practicing Apartheid, the sum total of lies levelled against the Jewish state and people is
far too long and ridiculous to list here.
Likewise, the theological distortions and conspiracy theories levelled at Israel’s Christian supporters do not merit a point- by-point response.
Discerning readers recognise that those who have nothing but ill-words for Israel and her allies - yet are simultaneously silent in the face of real human rights abuses across the Middle East - are nothing more than articulate bigots who mock the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
Standing with Israel is not a political issue; it’s a Bible issue.
The Bible makes it abundantly clear that God, the Owner of the earth, entered into an eternal covenant with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and their descendants that the land of Israel belongs to the Jewish people (Genesis 13:14-15, Exodus 32:13, 2 Chronicles 20:7)
If God stands with Israel then we as Christians are mandated to do the same.
Pastor John Hagee
Founder, CUFI USA
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