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Each week we provide you with one of the week's most thought provoking articles. | |  McCain and Obama: Compare records, not rhetoric
by Joel Pollak, The Jerusalem Post
Professor Alan Dershowitz is a great teacher and role model. No one has defended Israel's cause with greater courage. But I must respectfully challenge his support for Senator Barack Obama on the issue of Israel. In a recent op-ed in the The Jerusalem Post, Dershowitz wrote: "The election of Barack Obama - a liberal supporter of Israel - will enhance Israel's position among wavering liberals."
That is wishful thinking. Dershowitz presumes Obama will support Israel as president. If Obama does not, however, then the political left and the "wavering liberals" will surely follow his lead. And what then? Dershowitz notes that both Obama and Senator John McCain have made strong rhetorical commitments to Israel. However, we must judge the candidates on their actions, not their words. John McCain has been a steadfast friend of Israel for many years. He has visited Israel many times and has constantly supported pro-Israel votes in Congress. He has always backed Israel's right to defend itself. A panel of experts assembled by Ha'aretz concluded that McCain would be the best US president for Israel, regardless of who Israel would choose as its next leader. Barack Obama has impressed pro-Israel voters in recent speeches, but his record is worrying. When running for US Senate, he attacked Israel's security barrier - not just its route, but its existence. He called it a "wall," and told the Chicago Jewish News that it was "yet another example of the neglect of this Administration in brokering peace," though its effect in saving lives was already clear by then. Continue Reading>> | | One that calls for a Response
Each week we take a meaningful quote, tie it to scripture, and leave you with a take-home. |  Iran's Mehdi Kalhor, Vice President for Media Affairs, said: "The U.S. must do two things before summit talks can take place. First, American military forces must leave the Middle East -- including such countries as Iraq, Qatar, Turkey and anywhere else American soldiers are deployed in the region. Second, the U.S. must cease its support of Israel. Until Washington does both, talks are "off the agenda."..."If they [the U.S.] take our advice, grounds for such talks would be well prepared."
God says: "I will be an enemy to your enemy and oppose those who oppose you."..."Do not be afraid of this vast army. For the battle is not yours but God's ... you will not have to fight this battle ... O Judah and Jerusalem do not be afraid, do not be discouraged ... the LORD will be with you." (Exodus 23:22; II Chronicles 20:15-17).
The Jerusalem Connection says: Senator Barack Obama has declared that, if elected, he would be willing to sit down and talk to Iran "without preconditions." What a contrast between Obama and Iran! Not only is Obama politically naive but he is a walking security time-bomb looking for a place to explode. The fact that Obama's inexperience could provoke an international incident with Iran was probably what Senator Joe Biden was referring to as a possible scenario when he said, "We're gonna need you to use your influence, your influence within the community, to stand with him [Obama]. Because it's not gonna be apparent initially, it's not gonna be apparent that we're right." ... "I promise you, you all are gonna be sitting here a year from now going, 'Oh my God, why are they there in the polls? . . . Why is this thing so tough? . . . I'm asking you now, be prepared to stick with us. Remember the faith you had at this point, because you're going to have to reinforce us. ..."There are gonna be a lot of you who want to go, 'Whoa, wait a minute, yo, whoa, whoa, I don't know about that decision.' " During the increasingly difficult days ahead we need to remember Jesus' words, "When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near." (Luke 21:28). | |  Vote your conscience
CatholicVote.com put out this youtube vide directed to the 67 million Catholics in this country.
Evangelical Christians make up about 75 million of our population -- half of which are pro-Israel. It is equally as important for us to vote and for the same reasons. Check out the video and you'll see why.
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In the picture, Father Abraham reaches back to assist his beloved Isaac, who, while innocently lagging behind, totally trusts his father. Isaac's curly locks are properly covered with an Israeli kepah, while he carries on his own back a little pile of kindling wood for the fire... | Go to TJCI's online store to continue reading the artist's description or purchase your print.
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