1 posted on
05/28/2014 1:47:42 PM PDT by
NYer
To: Tax-chick; GregB; Berlin_Freeper; SumProVita; narses; bboop; SevenofNine; Ronaldus Magnus; tiki; ...
Dormition Abbey in Jerusalem was closed on May 27, 2014 after an arson attack set fire to crosses in the church the day before. Credit: Paul Badde / CNA.
Ping!
2 posted on
05/28/2014 1:48:09 PM PDT by
NYer
("You are a puff of smoke that appears briefly and then disappears." James 4:14)
To: NYer
The building has been the target of repeated vandalism and protests in recent years by extremist Jews who demand the expulsion of Christians. Gosh, how very muslim of them!
3 posted on
05/28/2014 2:00:50 PM PDT by
Mastador1
(I'll take a bad dog over a good politician any day!)
To: NYer
Since the 12th century, Jews have held that the tomb of King David is located beneath the building. For this reason, Israeli officials do not allow Mass to be celebrated there except on Holy Thursday and Pentecost. Special permission was granted for Pope Francis' visit.I was actually unaware that mass is said there twice a year. I thought the Pope's mass was a radical change of policy and a "cave-in."
I still think such a service over the tomb of King David is inappropriate and is a subtle declaration of supersessionism.
4 posted on
05/28/2014 2:13:35 PM PDT by
Zionist Conspirator
(The Left: speaking power to truth since Shevirat HaKelim.)
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