PA Finds Bibi's Biblical Reference 'Distasteful'

[Chris]

PA Finds Bibi's Biblical Reference 'Distasteful' - Defense/Middle East - Israel News - Israel National News

PA Finds Bibi's Biblical Reference 'Distasteful'
by Maayana Miskin

Senior Palestinian Authority negotiator Saeb Erekat has criticized Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu for mentioning the Jewish people's historic tie to Jerusalem as described in the Bible. He accused the prime minister of “[using] religion to incite hatred and fear.” Netanyahu had made reference to numerous Biblical references to Jerusalem while addressing the Knesset in a session honoring Jerusalem Day – the anniversary of the day on which Israel's capital was reunited after 19 years during which Jordan held control of the eastern half of the city. The Bible refers to Jerusalem and Zion 850 times, Netanyahu said.

At first he did not say how many times Jerusalem is mentioned in the holy writings of other faiths, but after he was challenged by an Israeli Arab MK, he said Jerusalem is not mentioned in the Koran at all, although a 12th century interpretation of the Koran does say one passage referred to the city. However, the prime minister clarified, “It is not my intention to detract from the bond other peoples have with Jerusalem... I am challenging the attempts to distract from, distort or erase our unique bond with Jerusalem.”

Leaders in the PA, and Muslims leaders in Israel, have often portrayed the Jewish connection to Jerusalem, and to the Temple Mount in particular, as a threat to Islam. Israel has been accused of attempting to “Judaize” Jerusalem and to damage or destroy the Al-Aksa mosque. The PA has claimed all of the neighborhoods formerly held by Jordan, including the Old City, the City of David and the Temple Mount, as the future capital of a PA state. Speaking Wednesday, Erekat warned, “East Jerusalem cannot continue to be occupied if there is to be peace.” Netanyahu, like previous prime ministers, states that Israel's capital will not be divided. (IsraelNationalNews.com)

[mattfivefour]

Yes, the truth is not always pleasant.

[Chris]

Speaking Wednesday, Erekat warned, “East Jerusalem cannot continue to be occupied if there is to be peace.” Netanyahu, like previous prime ministers, states that Israel's capital will not be divided. (IsraelNationalNews.com)

Praying that Netanyahu doesn't give into the Islamics.

[Admzaa]

As the Green Book does NOT actually refer to Jerusalem as being an 'actual' Islamic city in any way, then under Sharia law, as Moslems are proud to quote often, Islam has NO legal claim whatsoever to say that the city is theirs - period! Now that is very interesting!

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Senior Palestinian Authority negotiator Saeb Erekat has criticized Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu for mentioning the Jewish people's historic tie to Jerusalem as described in the Bible. He accused the prime minister of “[using] religion to incite hatred and fear.”

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[Robert]

To them, ANYTHING they don't want to hear is "distasteful."


Guess the war of Psalm 83 is going to leave a REALLY NASTY taste in their mouths...

[Timna]

PA Finds Bibi's Biblical Reference 'Distasteful'

Of course, the Bible isn't politically correct, but prophetically correct. One could just say, "get used to it Erekat and Palithugs."

[Carl]

Yes, the truth is not always pleasant.

I was thinking of all sorts of fleshly responses, but before typing I read yours Matt.

[Adopted Son]

Discussion of verifiable truths leading to possible conclusions is NOT part of the Arabic thought process. No wonder they find it unpalatable to cite the oldest written book in existence. (not individual writings, but a collection thereof)

By now most of us have realized it would be ANYTHING the Israeli's claim as important as being something Islam takes as their holy right to and must be kept for their pleasure. I wish the Jews had pretended to worship camel dung. You know who would be eating it by now.

[Robert]

Discussion of verifiable truths leading to possible conclusions is NOT part of the Arabic thought process. No wonder they find it unpalatable to cite the oldest written book in existence. (not individual writings, but a collection thereof)

By now most of us have realized it would be ANYTHING the Israeli's claim as important as being something Islam takes as their holy right to and must be kept for their pleasure. I wish the Jews had pretended to worship camel dung. You know who would be eating it by now.

The first one: yeah, I would have to say it's their culture/ religion that is incapable of that. There are Arabic Christians, so obviously there are Arabic people who are capable of discussing verifiable truths leading to possible conclusions; namely, that Jesus is the way, the truth and the life, and no man comes unto the father except by him.

The second one: yup. Anything Israel holds dear or reveres Islam immediately wants, and it gets to be extremely childish. It's as if they are afraid that if Israel has something they don't, then they aren't "the favored son." This all leads back to the issue of Ishmael and Isaac, and it could be that they see Israel having anything that they don't as saying they are not legitimate, and that they must then do something about it.

[mattfivefour]

Discussion of verifiable truths leading to possible conclusions is NOT part of the Arabic thought process.

But not because of any racial quality or lack. They are incapable solely because, from earliest childhood, they are indoctrinated into Islam. Most ME boys have memorized the entire Qu'ran by age 12 or so. The penalties for free thinking or questioning it are so severe that few try, or at least few go very far in their explorations. But we see thousands upon thousands of Muslims Arabs coming to salvation in Christ. All we need to do is pray for the Arab Muslims and help lift up Jesus Christ to them.