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Good Reasons For Supporting Israel

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Submitted by M. Tovey (United States), May 31, 2011 at 19:25

It would be quite difficult to understand the Copt position as expressed by the previous reader unless one were given a moccasin walk understanding of what it means to be a Copt in Egypt. The images and reports of the treatment of Copts in Egypt by both those who are still in the land and by ex-patriot Copts this reader knows in the United States provides for compelling observations of what is really happening. However, when viewed over here in a more global context, it appears the Copts find themselves in a situation none outside can understand, but being inside colors the external view (from inside out) as well.

For some over here, the Muslim uprising does not present enough evidence that democracy is the ultimate result; that what is really seen is a discontent of circumstances not expected to be solved by democracy, but a cry for democracy is used as a tool to exact concessions to lead to a different result. If, as supposed by a number of observers for example that the Muslim Brotherhood or some faction of it accedes to prominent positions of power, then democracy as it is practiced in the United States and similar venues will be of little to no effect.

The United States, sometimes in spite of its political clumsiness of not being able to get out of the way of true political progress, offers support for democracy in a variety of ways. Sometimes it is not accomplished in a practical way, for a variety of reasons we'll not explore here. But let us suppose that the true intent of the unrest in Syria was to obtain democratic liberties for the indigent population. Should the United States intervene as it has done in Libya? Why, for example, was Libya targeted by the American military on behalf of the NATO forces; were the issues there more compelling than Tunis? How about in other places that are full of as much, if not more unrest against the regimes that oppress their civilian ranks, like in Morocco, Yemen? Do we think the American military will be able to solve all those situations? Not likely, and not very likely would the American's be asked by the ruling entities to 'occupy' those places any more than when say, Iraq, was first entered. And you can bet 25,000,000.00 American dollars that the Taliban were not interested in American democracy when the United States entered there as well.

Let it be made plain, blunt actually, that in the reigning mentality of the Middle East, save for Israel, democracy American style is not the course many will seek. It is a process of freedom and the seeking of liberty to be free from regime style control that appears too difficult for many in the Middle East to comprehend. It must be faced: Islam does not work well in the American frame of mind.

But more to the interest of the reasoning of your comments: that of demonstrating that particular and peculiar emblem of the Christian faith, of the commandment by our LORD to love, each other as well as those who present themselves in antipathy. To the extent that is expressed in spite of the rancor and outright hatred directed to the Copts, it is a compelling witness that love can still be expressed towards those that would do harm in the name of 'allah.

Now, there are specific reasons for demonstrating a greater sense of support to Israel, even greater than idealizing the democracy found in Israel. Remembering that Israel is eventually going to be restored to a Kingdom, it is in the Biblical promises that those who would give greater allegiance to Israel are resting upon. In that, as long as there is a greater Biblical support being given to Israel by the faithful Christian community, there is still time to accomplish the Great Commission of the Savior Yeshua HaMashiach. The ability to continue to do that is coming closer to a close as time goes by. Then, when the time is up, Israel will be in a better position to recognize her need for HaMashiach, and the witness of the former Christian influence will be found only in the Hebrew Holy Bible. Israel will never get that support from the Muslim community, notwithstanding whether or not they are democratic.

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Obama and Israel [158 words]saraFeb 21, 2012 18:34193543
Dr. Pipes: Is It Round Four Yet? [217 words]M. ToveyFeb 21, 2012 18:17193540
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My second comment [343 words]MichaelMay 31, 2011 12:46185741
1Comments About America's Lack of Responsible Corporate Leadership Not Irrelevant [618 words]M. ToveyJun 2, 2011 16:41185741
America and Democracy are about freedom of choice. [252 words]DeborahJun 5, 2011 13:12185741
If so many other countries are "following the Lord" why does America always end up #1 [159 words]DeborahJun 5, 2011 13:22185741
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1 2 3 [289 words]MichaelJun 8, 2011 02:23185741
2America in Post Christian Mode [538 words]M. ToveyJun 8, 2011 18:47185741
1Some Further Notes [534 words]M. ToveyJun 8, 2011 19:28185741
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Israel and Land. [186 words]DeborahJun 5, 2011 13:30185727
4If Israel goes back to the 1967 lines, Palestinians cease to exist. [144 words]Dr. Ron PollandMay 30, 2011 00:18185708
It's ... obvious isn't it? [49 words]Seamus Dafydd Dives MacNemiMay 31, 2011 02:34185708
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5"routed and humiliated" [48 words]Peter HerzMay 28, 2011 09:30185668
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3History was made for the State of Israel on May 24, 2011 [308 words]NuritGMay 26, 2011 02:16185593
1Baruch haShem for Netanyahu [25 words]Seamus Dafydd Dives MacNemiMay 27, 2011 22:28185593
Obama showed The World Collective Antipathy Toward Israel [214 words]NuritGMay 28, 2011 18:13185593
WHO THINKS HE IS KICKING THE OTHER ? [129 words]Nenette GrunbergMay 26, 2011 01:17185592
A different angle. [73 words]Clarence De BarrowsMay 25, 2011 17:59185583
1U.S. Presidential policy [32 words]Dennis GarwitzMay 25, 2011 17:38185581
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1To Dennis Garwitz [38 words]Seamus Dafydd Dives MacNemiMay 30, 2011 00:06185581
3Time to wake up,...and smell the chutzpah [97 words]Dr. Ron PollandMay 25, 2011 16:39185578
1A link you'd be interested in [12 words]Kepha HorMay 28, 2011 09:33185578
Obama's Speech about Israeli Concessions [164 words]Leonard MarkowitzMay 25, 2011 15:10185576
Obama vs Netanyahu, Round Three [64 words]Balarabe AbbaMay 25, 2011 13:41185573
3Underlying Problem [100 words]Zvi November (Jerusalem)May 25, 2011 13:00185570
1agreed [90 words]saraMay 25, 2011 18:44185570
to Zvi November [78 words]Seamus Dafydd Dives MacNemiMay 30, 2011 00:20185570
One day the world will have to wake up [48 words]Seamus Dafydd Dives MacNemiJul 14, 2011 22:35185570
My reasons for supporting Israel. Mr Pipes? [341 words]MichaelMay 25, 2011 11:53185566
Good Reasons For Supporting Israel [722 words]M. ToveyMay 31, 2011 19:25185566
1What's the difference between the June 4th, 1967 ceasefire line and the 1949 armistice line? [5 words]
w/response from Daniel Pipes
Abu NudnikMay 25, 2011 11:02185565
1Difference in lines [21 words]saraMay 25, 2011 18:37185565
In Biblical Terms - Parts of a Process Fulfilling Israel's Destiny [253 words]M. ToveyMay 26, 2011 12:05185565
1Thanks Dr. Pipes, I thought so [39 words]Abu NudnikMay 31, 2011 13:22185565
Thanks Sara, but the map does not show the difference beteen 1967 and 1949 but between 1947 and 1949 [62 words]Abu NudnikMay 31, 2011 13:26185565
3Division of Jerusalem [75 words]RaoMay 25, 2011 10:45185564
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2The Talented Mr. Obama [416 words]Arlinda DeAngelisMay 25, 2011 10:18185561
Netanyahu's speeches [123 words]DeniseMay 25, 2011 09:49185560
Don't Count Obama Out [299 words]John W McGinleyMay 25, 2011 09:03185559
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1Suicide [25 words]
w/response from Daniel Pipes
Dale EhrgottMay 25, 2011 04:15185550
1Netanyahu speech [72 words]Hessel MeilechMay 25, 2011 04:07185549
Mr Pipes' point is well said [266 words]Jon, a Brit from EurolandMay 25, 2011 03:41185547
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4Mishandled Diplomacy - Lessons from the Past Never Learned [326 words]M. ToveyMay 24, 2011 15:38185535
1No answer [138 words]HenryMay 24, 2011 12:49185532
There is an Answer - One That Few will Endure [525 words]M. ToveyMay 25, 2011 12:40185532
BiBi Netanyahu's Full Address At AIPAC 2011 from Edward Schwartz on Vimeo. [11 words]Andre DelageMay 24, 2011 09:48185522
not quite convinced [84 words]concernedMay 24, 2011 06:47185520

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