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Do most Christians support Israel, no matter what? Do they do so due to the claim that the re-establishment and continued-survival of Israel is key to Biblical prophecy and the second-coming of Jesus?Do Christians really believe that the Jews were/are God's chosen people?FYI I am not anti-Israel or pro-Palestinian. Im overall apathetic towards both countries.
No I don't. I support peace and mutual support of the Palestinians and Israelis. Support of Israel as a state sure, however I can't say I support the treatment of the Palestinian people. When I hear cries from the Church of Jerusalem and the Middle East (Anglican) to do something about the human rights violations in Palestinian areas, I take that seriously, and support of Israel as a state does not remove our responsibility as Christians to take care of all those in society.Is it possible to bless the Jews, while frowning on military actions which leave scores of people dead? Absolutely. I support an Israeli state with cohabitation of Christians, Jews and Muslims provided they are willing to co-operate and leave militant activity. Anglicans, Presbyterians and other Christian groups have removed funding from corporations such as Caterpillar which is involved in destroying homes, which is a violation of typical human rights laws.At the same time, I disapprove of Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and others using their people and abusing the peace and safety of the Jews in the region.I think we should work towards God's peace, and the peace of all who live in Israel, both Jew and Arab.I say this as a Christian.