Merry Christmas from Gaza

Monsignor Musallam called the Christians of the world to raise their voice in the face of the injustice against the Palestinian people, especially the people who live in the Gaza Strip. Nobody deserves to be called a human if he keeps silence before what is going on in Gaza and does not raise his voice saying “yes to life and no to death” in favor of the people in Gaza, said Monsignor Musallam. He pointed out that he would be very pleased if this mass was attended by a small number of monks and other people, and it was allowed to everybody to go to the birthplace of Jesus Christ, to pray in the city of Bethlehem.

Sharp drop in Christians converting to Judaism

Year of 2008 sees significant decrease in number of Christians choosing to become Jewish. Drop also registered in number of Jews converting to Islam.

Once again, Monks brawl at Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre, site of Jesus's crucifixion

Armenian and Greek Orthodox monks scuffle next to the site traditionally believed to be the tomb of Jesus Christ at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in the Old City of Jerusalem, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008. A brawl erupted between rival monks at one of Christianity's holiest sites, and Israeli police detained two clergymen for questioning. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

It began as Armenian clergymen marched in an annual procession commemorating the 4th-century discovery of the cross believed to have been used to crucify Jesus. It ended with the arrival of dozens of riot policemen who separated the sides, seizing a bearded Armenian monk in a red-and-pink robe and a black-clad Greek Orthodox monk with a bloody gash on his forehead. Both men were taken away in handcuffs. Six Christian sects divide control of the ancient church. They regularly fight over turf and influence, and Israeli police are occasionally forced to intervene.

The article clearly states these Christians groups "regularly fight over turf and influence." Yet, the main-stream media continues to tell us "this is a rare occurrence." Yea, I get it - Christianity is supposed to be a religion of tolerance and peace....

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To some evangelicals, Palin's career violates biblical teachings

Audra Trujillo, right, signs up for a bible study class at Placerita Baptist Church in Newhall, Calif.

In a white-steepled church along a stretch in picturesque canyon country, the preacher laid out the basic blueprint of a godly marriage: Husbands lead, wives submit. Speaking recently before hundreds of worshipers at Placerita Baptist Church in Newhall, guest preacher Chris Mueller affirmed the view that loving male headship and gracious wifely submission are God's plan for spouses.

Anti-Christian attacks flare in India

CHURCH VANDALIZED: In Karnataka last week, Christian protesters also clashed with police. SK Mohan

While Hindu nationalists claim that the unrest is caused by missionaries forcing conversions on Hindus, Christians – and most secular observers – say the violence is politically motivated, designed to win votes for the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party.

ADL condemns evangelical conversion drive

"The New York-based Anti-Defamation League on Sunday denounced a call by a Canadian-based international evangelical Christian organization to target European Jews for conversion, calling it a "serious affront to the Jewish people" and "disrespectful" to Judaism."

Hey Christians, didn't you know? They only want your money and blind support - you can keep your Christianity...

U.S. Military’s Middle East Crusade for Christ

“They are proselytizing not on behalf of the Constitution of the United States . . . but rather on behalf of some sort of fanatical view of end times. And they are using our army to affect that.”
 -Former Ambassador Joseph Wilson-

Book Burnings in the Holy Land are Considered ‘Kosher’ Provided the Books are Christian

"A group of religious fanatics in a Middle Eastern country burning several hundred copies of the New Testament under government orders immediately following George Bush’s birthday bash in Israel should have been headline news for days in America."

American Jewish Congress considers law suit over Cross on license plates

"The American Jewish Congress is considering a lawsuit against South Carolina for creating a license plate with a cross and the phrase "I Believe.""

Vatican, Muslims Plan 'Historic' Meeting

"[Pope] Benedict proposed the encounter as part of his official response to an open letter sent to him and other Christian leaders in October by 138 Muslim scholars from around the world. The letter urged Christians and Muslims to develop their common ground of belief in one God."

As I mentioned in an earlier posting ~ this is the Zionists worst nightmare ~ a meeting of the minds of Christians and Muslims.

Hindus burn more churches in India

"The trouble between the communities was reportedly sparked after Hindu right-wing organisations objected to plans by local Christian groups to celebrate Christmas in a big way. About 100,000 of Khandamal’s 650,000 populations are Christians while most of the rest are Hindus."

I wonder how "big" a Christmas celebration the Christians wanted to hold?

Unholy dust-up at Nativity church

"Members of rival Christian orders have traded blows at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, with four people reported wounded in the fray."

Dealing With Christian Zionists Inside Our Own Churches And Families

"A long time friend named John wrote in frustration about a reply he received from his pastor in response to his letter about the church’s lack of concern for the ongoing slaughter in Iraq. John sought an answer to two scriptural references, and to his frustration the pastor’s reply was entirely secular. This big church pastor ignored the questions involving Jesus and the Apostle Paul’s words. Instead, John was told how evil Saddam Hussein was; that Islam must be stopped, and that the State of Israel is an example of why all wars are not evil."

CHRISTIANS BRUTALIZED IN HOLY LAND

"Besides the fact that Israel has now become a haven for international gangsters—meaning rampant prostitution, drugs, human trafficking and money laundering to name a few—there are other indicators surrounding Israel’s political and social character as well that show she is anything but friendly to the morals and precepts of Christian teachings. Christian churches that were not taxed are now being sent heavy bills. Media outlets featuring Christian programming on television and radio are having their license renewal applications rejected.

More telling though is the fact that physical attacks on Christians, their symbols and institutions continue in Israel unabated, and not by “Islamo-fascists” (so much discussed by the likes of Norman Podhoretz, Daniel Pipes, John Hagee, Bill O’Reilly, et al.) but rather by a more fanatical sect that has nursed a hatred for Christianity since its inception, the people who collectively call themselves “the Israelites” and whom Christians are told to “bless.”"

Romney's 'Religious' American Government Leaves out the Equivalent of California and Virginia Populations

"Mitt Romney flatly ignored in his speech on religion today about 45 million Americans who profess no particular faith, and about 18 million of those who are absolutely certain there is no 'god' that Romney spoke of. In the speech that was supposed to calm evangelicals concerns about Romney being a Mormon, the country instead heard yet another GOP candidate for president who wears his religion on his sleeve for political gain."

American Christians come to Iran on journey for peace

"A multi-denominational Christian delegation from the United States has come to Iran to meet religious and political figures and the Iranian people in order to “build bridges of peace and security” between Iran and the U.S."

Mitt and Mormonism

"As former Massachusetts governor and presidential hopeful Mitt Romney prepares to deliver a major address tomorrow night at the George Bush presidential library, he finds himself in an almost impossible bind. The subject of the talk is faith and politics. The bind: how do you sell Mormonism to conservative Christian primary voters in a way that will not later alienate less religious voters in a general election?"

Romney: No religious test for president

"Republican Mitt Romney declares in a speech being delivered Thursday that he shares "moral convictions" with Americans of all faiths, but should not have to explain his own religion just because he's striving to become the first Mormon elected president."

The more significant proposition here is not being addressed. This issue is being discussed in terms of "Christianity" but the real question is, would a "Christian" nation elect a "non-Christian" president? Of course, it may be assumed, at this point in time, that the "non-Christian" president would be Jewish. And, this leads to a much deeper question ~ would a "Christian" nation that holds Jesus as Saviour elect a president that attaches no particular significance to Jesus, and in some cases may deny his very existence?

Perhaps at this point, the "Christians" will finally realize how far apart Christianity and Judaism really is. After all, regarding Jesus, Christianity is much closer to Islam.

Pope invites senior Muslims to Vatican meeting

"Pope Benedict XVI invited a delegation of senior Muslim personalities, who signed an appeal for greater dialogue between religions, to a meeting at the Vatican, according to a letter released Thursday. The pope praised the "positive spirit" behind the October 11 message signed by 138 top Muslims from around the world and sent to Christian leaders, said Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone in the letter sent in Pope Benedict's name."

The Zionists' worst nightmare ~ a meeting of the minds between Christians and Muslims...

Christians And Muslims Coexist in Gaza

"Sighing, Musallam corrects the misconception. "If Christians emigrate," he states resolutely, "It's not because of Muslims. It is because we suffer from Israeli siege. We seek a life of freedom. A life different from the life of the dogs we are currently forced to live.""