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Priests demand probe after arson at ancient church in West Bank's last remaining Christian town

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Priests in the last remaining Christian town in the West Bank have called for an "immediate and transparent investigation" following a series of alleged attacks by Jewish settlers in Taybeh, including a fire set near an ancient Christian cemetery and the ruins of the Church of St. George.

In a statement shared this week by Independent Catholic News, the heads of the Greek Orthodox Church, Latin Church and Melkite Greek Catholic Church stated that the assaults "threaten the security and stability of our town" and "aim at undermining the dignity of its residents and the sanctity of its sacred land."

The three priests — Father Dawood Khoury, Father Jacques-Noble Abed and Father Bishara Fawaz — condemned the fires set near Taybeh's cemetery and the church, an event that occurred on July 7.

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This is why Christians should not get involved with supporting specific political groups, such as the State of Israel.
The state of Israel is a nation, not a political group.
 
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A state is certainly a "political group."

A nation may be only an ethnic group.
No, Isreal is the state of Jewish people, a nation of Israel.

Politics are part of every situation, even social clubs,.

Not so Israel.
 
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No, Isreal is the state of Jewish people, a nation of Israel.

Politics are part of every situation, even social clubs,.

Not so Israel.
Israel existed as a nation even before they occupied the territory.

Israel existed as a nation even while they were in Babylonian captivity.

But Israel did not exist as a state during those times.

See the difference?
 
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Israel existed as a nation even before they occupied the territory.

Israel existed as a nation even while they were in Babylonian captivity.

But Israel did not exist as a state during those times.

See the difference?
The Jewish people have always considered themselves a nation.

The State of Israel as we know it today only came about in 1947, but was indeed a nation
of Jewish people. Yes, it has changed over the centuries, as it was invaded and occupied
time and time again. However, it was the nation of Israel since Moses led them to the
promised land where it is today.
 
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The Jewish people have always considered themselves a nation.

The State of Israel as we know it today only came about in 1947, but was indeed a nation
of Jewish people. Yes, it has changed over the centuries, as it was invaded and occupied
time and time again. However, it was the nation of Israel since Moses led them to the
promised land where it is today.
So then, you do see the difference.

Why are we having a debate over it?

Here is another example:

“But you [the Body of Christ] are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.”
-- 1 Peter 2:9 (NKJV)
 
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So then, you do see the difference.

Why are we having a debate over it?

Here is another example:

“But you [the Body of Christ] are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.”
-- 1 Peter 2:9 (NKJV)
Do you believe the state of Israel as we see it today, has a right to exist?
 
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