[Peace-discuss] A bit more about the Christian Right's support of Israel

[Jenifer Cartwright]

Folks,
A while back there was discussion on this list concerning the Christian Right's support of Israel. There's an explanation for this in The Yiddish Policeman's Union by Michael Chabon (who always tells the truth, even when he's making it up).
 
Pro-Israel (gentile) agent: "I wish there was some way to do this job that didn't require taking such [violent and extreme] actions. But sometimes there isn't. And Jesus knew that. 'Whoso shall offend one of the little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.' Right? I mean, those are Jesus' words. The man could be fairly harsh when he needed to be."
 
He continues: "Now you might not credit the fact, but the end times are coming. And I for one very much look forward to seeing them come. But for that to happen, Jerusalem and the Holy Land have to belong to the Jews again. That's what it say's in the Book. Sadly, there's no way to do that without bloodshed, unfortunately... That's just what is written, you know? [So I'm just] Fulfilling what is written."
 
Interesting book (but then I'm a big Chabon fan). A bisl Yiddish is definitely helpful. 
 --Jenifer


      
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