03-07-2019, 02:31 AM
(03-06-2019, 04:46 PM)Channalee Wrote:(03-06-2019, 03:55 AM)Steven Jonaitis Wrote: It appears that anti-semetism was what influenced Herzl to encourage people to move to the Jewish state as a response to the Jewish question. As much as I don't support the modern state, I do believe it is better for the Jewry to move there.
When you say that you "don't support the modern state" does that mean that you oppose it? Or are you merely neutral about it? And, if you oppose Israel, then why do you believe that it is better for "the Jewry to move there"?
I'm not asking these questions as any sort of attack on your personal views. I'm genuinely curious and trying to understand what you are saying here.
It is a little difficult to explain here in one single post. My opposing views on the modern state is theological (as a Christian), and not so much political as many would want to argue. I believe it is good for this state to exist for the preservation of the Jewish people, but I don't personally see it in light of some sort of "right" that use to exist in the ancient times. I personally feel that all should move there, but that doesn't mean I affirm that the land is theirs by divine right. If I agree to this, then I must consistently agree to what is the very antithesis to my own religion.
If I am still unclear, you can always message me too...
"All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn to the Lord, and all the families of the nations shall worship before you. For kingship belongs to the Lord, and he rules over the nations." - Psalm 22:17-28
Historically Protestant, Confessionally Reformed, Theologically Baptist.
Historically Protestant, Confessionally Reformed, Theologically Baptist.