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To: Jumper
One basic premis would explain it all, "The Jews are Gods People". When you understand that singular fact from the Bible

The Bible?

The Bible which consists not only of the Old Testament but also the New Testament in which Christ proclaimed a New Covenant in which all men -- all human beings -- could participate?

I understand the concept of "chosen". No question but what Abraham's willingness to give his beloved son in sacrifice evidenced his being one of God's own. It is little wonder -- particularly when you read the Psalms -- that it's the Jews who were chosen to bring forth and recognize the Messiah who rode an ass into Jerusalem.

14 posted on 03/21/2003 12:35:00 AM PST by Askel5
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To: Askel5
The Bible which consists not only of the Old Testament but also the New Testament in which Christ proclaimed a New Covenant in which all men -- all human beings -- could participate?

I know this may not be a popular view among some Christians, since I think many people have the misperception that when Christ spoke it all pertained to Christians.... but that is not the case. Paul's messsage of God's grace and reconciliation was for all, but Christ spent most of His ministry preaching the Kingdom to the Jews, the promised Kingdom he will establish when he returns at the end of this age and where he would rule for a 1000 year reign of peace. Many of Christ's parables were targeted to the Jews... many specifically to the Pharisees. (Most notably the parable of the rich man and lazarus.)

You might also find it interesting to read Barbara Tuchman's "Bible and Sword" where she explores the forces that led up to the Balfour and creation of Israel. Those forces were at work long before Hitler and the Holocaust.

19 posted on 03/21/2003 1:50:09 AM PST by Sally II
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To: Askel5
Hey, I only know what I read.

I have not doubt that the Bible is responsible for very much in this world today. Morality, AngloSaxon Rule of Law, and 91% of the world's conflicts are rooted in the Holy Book's teachings.

I for one beleive what the Bible states in the Old Testament, and understand the different/influence/change to the New Testament. Much of what these writings reveal were written before the current state of affairs in the Arab World or the arrival Allah.

I know I'm not much help. I did study about 24 hours of religions in school, but totally missed the Islamic one for which I did not have an interest due to my perception that it was unimportant (Boy, was I ever wrong)!

22 posted on 03/21/2003 2:02:10 AM PST by Jumper
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