Palestinian Archbishop tells Christians to take part in Suicide attacks against Israel

Hamas website (translated by IDF) ^ | Jan 12, 2003 | Allah Hana

[JohnathanRGalt]

Palestinian Archbishop tells Christians to take part in Suicide attacks against Israel

Allah Hana

On Jan 10, 2003 the ex spokesman of the Orthodox Church of Jerusalem and the Holy Land, Atta Allah Hana, praised the suicide bombings of organized Palestinian terror against Israeli citizens. He also called for the establishment of an Islamic-Christian union that will work together to foil the "American offensive" against Iraq and "to release Palestine from the river to the sea".

The following is a translation of the article as published on the official Hamas website on Jan. 11, 2003:

"He [Attah Allah Hana] indicated [at a convention in Haifa] that when his passport would be returned to him, he would stand at the head of a Christian delegation that will depart for Iraq to act as a human shield facing the American oppression of Iraq.

The spokesman of the Orthodox Church praised suicide activities carried out by Palestinians deep inside the Hebrew State [Israel] in the name of religion (Ist'sh'had).

He emphasized that 'the suicide bombers who carry out their activities in the name of religion are national [Islamic] heroes and we're proud of them. We totally reject the dubious attempts of those who protest these actions. The attackers do not commit in suicide as several claim, nor do they carry out acts of terrorism as others claim, for they are fighters against occupation. Furthermore, we support suicide activities without reservation and without regard to the claims of those who doubt and to those opposed to these heroic activities in the framework of the struggle'.

Archbishop Atta Allah Hana called on Arab and Palestinian Christians to join the struggle against the occupation by employing any means at their disposal, as they too are a part of the Palestinian population".

Note: Israeli police questioned Atta Allah Hana several months ago about his unconcealed backing of the armed Palestinian struggle against Israel. His declarations echo the wide support for suicide bombings on the Palestinian Street. Human rights organizations such as "Amnesty International" and "Human Rights Watch" defined suicide attacks as "crimes against humanity".

The following is the original copy of the article as it appears on the Hamas website:


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[fatidic]

He is no Christian!

[Angelus Errare]

I know the Roman Catholic hierarchy monitors the Palestinian bishops' statements very carefully to prevent crap like this (hopefully the Orthodox are doing the same and this guy'll soon have to find a new place of employment), but is this the same yutz who was nearly sacked a while back after praising suicide bombings? I seem to recall a MEMRI translation to that effect.

[BenR2]

Words do not describe . . . .

[johniegrad]

Gentlemen: This post is from the HAMAS website. Do you really want to take it at face value? I'm surprised that it wasn't posted by RCW2001.

[VMI70]

Let's get this guy's passport to him asap, so he can be on his way to martyrdom!

[livius]

On Jan 10, 2003 the ex spokesman of the Orthodox Church of Jerusalem and the Holy Land, Atta Allah Hana, praised the suicide bombings of organized Palestinian terror

This guy is, please note, the EX-spokesman...plus, he must be a good friend of Sean Penn's, since he also seems to be a devotee of Iraq.

[Uri’el-2012]

RnMomof7

We are clearly in the time of the falling away.

Ping this thread, please.

1 Corinthians 16:21 I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand.
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1 Corinthians 16:23 The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.

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[RnMomof7]

This is very sad

Mar would you bump the OE's

[Jhoffa_]

Christians and Jews are tied at the hip..

These two groups should be very last to go head to head over anything. If anyone can co-exist peacefully, it's Jews and Christians.

Further, if you want to know the truth.. Islam could certainly find greater problems that the Christians and Jews.

If they are so concerned about immorality and corruption, there is plenty more to be found among the pagans. So go bitch at them for once.

[anniegetyourgun]

If true, it is very sad. I hate it when people who are in league with the devil claim to be Christians....

[Cachelot]

This "Bishop" is well known. Nothing non-credible about this. He should have a bullet on par with every other filthy palestinian terror leader.

[Cachelot]

Christians and Jews are tied at the hip..

Not this "Christian". He has personally promised (in writing) Arafat that he will cede all church lands to the PA.

[Jhoffa_]

Not this "Christian". He has personally promised (in writing) Arafat that he will cede all church lands to the PA.

Then he's either an idiot, a mole or both.

[Phil V.]

Atta Allah Hana speaks for HIMSELF. He does NOT speak for the Orthodox Church of Jerusalem and the Holy Land. He was REMOVED from any official position within the Church for his views. To imply in ANY manner that he represents the Orthodox Church of Jerusalem and the Holy Land brings into question the motives of those who might deliberately attempt to obscure the truth with insinuations of associated and shared ideology.

[Jhoffa_]

To imply in ANY manner that he represents the Orthodox Church of Jerusalem and the Holy Land brings into question the motives of those who might deliberately attempt to obscure the truth...

Well, it's from the HAMAS website..

[xzins]

A Christian Orthodox archbishop named "Allah???" Somehow this seems propagandistic to me.

[unspun]

I'll go with "in-grafted branch," myself. ;-`

"Atta Allah Hana," eh? Now there's a funky name for a "Christian." Well, perhaps apt for him, (or maybe, Hard Hearted Hana).

As for terrorist leaders leading terrorism, which I guess is what they do... if they get in the way, shucks, just gotta blow 'em away, poor souls.

[nicmarlo]

for they are fighters against occupation

annie: "I hate it when people who are in league with the devil claim to be Christians...."

Christ said:

Matthew 5:43-45
"You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.

John 18:35-37:
"Am I a Jew?" Pilate replied. "It was your people and your chief priests who handed you over to me. What is it you have done?" Jesus said, "My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jews. But now my kingdom is from another place." "You are a king, then!" said Pilate. Jesus answered, "You are right in saying I am a king. In fact, for this reason I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me."

Christ does not tell us to fight, to kill, to commit suicide and murder, but calls us to pray and to love.

[Phil V.]

Well, it's from the HAMAS website..(translated by IDF) ^

[happygrl]

Mr. Archbishop;

What Would Jesus Do ?

[Nix 2]

Translate THIS, Phil. The party is over. Defending the indefensible is no longer politically correct.

A special crew of orthodox Jewish emergency workers remove body parts from the scene of a double suicide bombing in Tel Aviv, Israel, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2003.

Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat (news - web sites) walks with Greek Orthodox Patriarch of the Holy Land, Eireneos I, during a meeting at Arafat's headquarter's in the West Bank town of Ramallah Sunday Jan. 5, 2003.

[neutrino]

the ex spokesman of the Orthodox Church of Jerusalem and the Holy Land

At least he's the ex-spokesman!

[dennisw]

THanks for the ping.

[Malcolm]

As someone said above, this person cannot be a Christian. Of if he is, he is so grossly in error that he needs to begin at page one, and start over......

[Phil V.]

Translate THIS, Phil. The party is over. Defending the indefensible is no longer politically correct.

In case you are in any confused I AM NOT defending anything this Jihadist has said.

I am attempting to draw the distinction between an aberant idiot and the institution to which claims to associate himself.

[Jacob Kell]

Wasn't this creep sacked or reprimanded for supporting suicide/homicide bombings? He clearly sold his soul to Satan, but for probably more than just 30 pieces of silver. The Orthodox Church should excommunicate him posthaste. He is clearly a traitor to CHrist and a disgrace to Orthodox Christianity.

[RnMomof7]

Just want everyone to know the enemy...

[Nix 2]

The New Testament depiction of Jesus suggests that he was largely a law-abiding and highly nationalistic Jew, and a man with strong ethical concerns. Like many of Judaism's great rabbis, he saw love of neighbor as religion's central demand. Though many Christians are under the impression that he opposed Judaism's emphasis on law, in actuality he criticized anyone who advocated dropping it. "Do not imagine that I have come to abolish the Law [the Torah] or the Prophets," he declared to his early disciples. I tell you solemnly, till heaven and earth disappear, not one dot, not one little stroke, shall disappear from the Law until its purpose is achieved." The law's "purpose," of course, is the universal recognition of God, a goal which neither Christianity nor Judaism believes was realized in Jesus' time, or since. Jesus concluded his message with a severe warning: "Therefore, the man who infringes even the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be considered the least in the kingdom of heaven" (Matthew 5:17-19).

[Cachelot]

He was REMOVED from any official position within the Church for his views. To imply in ANY manner that he represents the Orthodox Church of Jerusalem and the Holy Land brings into question the motives of those who might deliberately attempt to obscure the truth with insinuations of associated and shared ideology.

He was removed by his BOSS, Irineos. Irineos wrote THIS, the camel-licker. That he fired this snake was strictly CYA, you know - the greek-orthodox in "palestine" (an artificial, nazi-propaganda entity) seem riddled with the dark forces themselves, hmmmm? What's next? Blood sacrifices in the Nativity?

[Nix 2]

Can you not SEE that these are TWO different and distinct Greek Orthodox Priests from the same mold? Will you defend them because they are church *authorities?

THAT is sick...and very foolish.

[happygrl]

An excellent synopsis of Jesus' attitude toward the Law.

[Nix 2]

PING to #33.

[Phil V.]

Last line from second doc. . . .

"Our beloved Mr. Chouri will inform you accordingly regarding what we have discussed for the possibility of creating a joint body of management of the real estate within the boundaaries of the Old City. "

The motives can be many and complex.

I have a good list of links chronicling the pissing match between Israel and the Patriarchate. Want some???

[Nix 2]

Is this the same Patriarchate who went berserk when Muslims started streaming into Greece from Kososvo?

[Cachelot]

You are obviously a very disturbed individual, Philly. Probably incurable. Why don't you spend a few bucks on something sensible, like an exit bag?

[pgkdan]

The following is a translation of the article as published on the official Hamas website on Jan. 11, 2003:

We have no way of knowing what the man actually said. Hamas is evil...who can believe what they say?

[Phil V.]

Links? I'm not up to speed in that area.

[Cachelot]

I'm not up to speed in that area.

Slowpoke, heh? Perhaps because your thought processes seem to be running in slime ;).

[Nix 2]

Phil, you are such a pain. Don't play stupid. You MUST remember how the Greeks protested Clinton's visit for precisely that reason. They had to close down an entire square block around his hotel, and the pig went anyway. Surely, Kosovo hasn't fled your memory so completely!!!

[Tribune7]

Consider the source. If Hamas says it, it should be assumed untrue.

[gitmo]

Zechariah 11:16
For behold, I am going to raise up a shepherd in the land who will not care for the perishing, seek the scattered, heal the broken, or sustain the one standing, but will devour the flesh of the fat sheep and tear off their hoofs.

Woe to the worthless shepherd
Who leaves the flock!
A sword will be on his arm
And on his right eye!
His arm will be totally withered.
And his right eye will be blinded.

[gitmo]

This man is supporting people having to live like this:

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[Robert_Paulson2]

yes, well I say unto you:

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"Protect your neighbor BY KILLING your enemies, that you may live in peace and verily verily your enemies will know the truth of 'the sword he bears is NOT in vain'" In america or western style democracies, the PEOPLE are the ones who are authorized to "bear the sword", not just the uniformed soldiers.

Cut your enemies down and show them NO MERCY till they surrender and disarm... THAT is what I see when I read "blessed are the peacemakers." Please see Colt: chapter 45 verse one below:

[the_doc]

I didn't read the article, but I'm betting that the guy in the picture ain't a Baptist--probably not even a Presbyterian.

Ah, but it's getting hard to tell about these things, nowadays.

[aruanan]

Right out of a Jack Chick tract. Note to "archbishop": You're not in the Middle Ages any longer, buddy. And remember what the Muslims did to the Christians and Jews in Saudi Arabia.

[Phil V.]

Inasmuch as you suggest that simple idiocy underlies my reservations WRT this "translation" and it's posting here I provide further context for those who might be interested . . .

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