America's Support of the Palestinians

[Catsmeow]

This just in....

U.S. to Give Millions to Palestinians

MARTINEZ MONSIVAIS May 26, 2005 10:29 AM EDT

WASHINGTON - The Bush administration is channeling tens of millions in additional dollars directly to the Palestinian Authority, overcoming some opposition in Congress in hopes of boosting the political fortunes of Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas.

(partial news article)

I don't mean to appear ignorant, brethren but maybe I am. Does this mean we've abandoned our support of Israel by giving millions in financial support of Palestinians?

Any comments?

[Constant]

I amnot quite sure why this is taking place BUT, I am a supporter of GW Bush so I am praying that good will come out of this. I am also hoping!

[Catsmeow]

I've always been a Bush-supporter and voted for him, (as I'm a staunch Republican)...but this latest news blip troubles me greatly.

[Gerioke]

Perhaps Bush feels that Abbas is friendlier than most palistinians that could take his place , so he is showing support by trying to buy palistinian support

[Constant]

Could be.

[Trust & Obey]

Bush, like many before him, is trying to broker some sort of peace in the Middle East. We all know that true peace will not come until the Prince of Peace does.

But, Bush is trying to appear even-handed to the Arab world. I personally do not think we should be giving them so much money, but Bush probably thinks this is what Abbas needs in order to get some security infrastructure in place to contain terrorism. Whether or not Abbas really wants to curb terrorism is something altogether different to discuss.

Let's remember... God loves the Palestinians, too. Jesus died for them, too. They are gentiles, as am I.

[Catsmeow]

God loves all of humanity ...but Israel is His chosen people ...the remnant of David.

I'm troubled that we may be "sleeping with the enemy".

* I was troubled that the First Lady removed her shoes before entering the "Dome" in deference to Islam.

* I was troubled when I watched the Bush's chief spokesman (CNN) declaring the "Koran" as "holy". *(Actually I was in shock when I heard that).

I am deeply concerned we are giving up ground and yielding to a lion, (seeking whom he may devour) .

I'm concerned we are beginning to bow to the idol of compromise instead of absolute obedience and loyalty to the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.

I've served as a missionary to Muslims in Indonesia and love them deeply but I will not compromise on the truth. I will not remove my sandals before a mosque; I will not kiss the Koran; I will not refer to the Koran as holy...as it is not.

It has been used to subjegate multitudes of human beings into a system of harsh oppression, justifying the murder of young and old in suicide killings - all in the name of "jihad".

I see the writing on the wall.... that's all.

[Trust & Obey]

Hi, catsmeow.

I understand your sentiment. It makes sense to me, too.

But, I guess we need to put ourselves in the shoes of the President (and the First Lady by extension).

In a time of world turmoil they are making attempts to aviod an all out Arab/Israeli-American war.

I agree that lies have been uttered in the name of Islam. Bush has repeatedly called Islam a "religion of peace." This is obviously absurd.

Regarding taking shoes off before entering the Dome... all I can think of is this:

1Co 9:19 For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more.

1Co 9:20 And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law;

1Co 9:21 To them that are without law, as without law, (being not without law to God, but under the law to Christ,) that I might gain them that are without law.

1Co 9:22 To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.

I don't think it is that big of a deal to show certain signs of respect for cultural issues, even with this one. For example, my wife just had a friend of hers pass away. This lady was a Buddhist and was not saved. My wife, out of respect for her friend and her family, attended the funeral at a Buddhist temple. I did not see anything wrong with that and, if anything, I'm sure it aided in building a bridge to her family.

But, as with all things political, there are different viewpoints and I understand that. As long as Bush isn't praying to Allah and offering incense at the altar, I don't see a big issue with it.

We have to remember that Bush, although a professing Christian, is President of the US and therefore is a diplomat and ambassador.

[Catsmeow]

Trust: You make some excellent points ....I need to consider these more deeply.

Cats

[nebula]

We have to remember that Bush, although a professing Christian, is President of the US and therefore is a diplomat and ambassador.

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Which does make things tricky, doesn't it?