Ramblings

  Disclaimer : My thoughts on Iran are not informed by a deep knowledge of the Nation or Geopolitics. Just the opinions of what I've seen and read. Take it for what it is. Iran. This sucks. We didn't need another war. I don't know what the thought processes are of those at the top, whether Trump was put in a bad position by Israel, or if he has a good reason we don't know about. As for Israel, it wouldn't be the first time they put us in a position to have to support them or watch the Middle East go to complete hell. I am NOT a Zionist. I recognize Israel's right to exist, but it is a Nation like any other. They are not without issues of their own, and they are not always right. They do bad things like any other Nation. What I do know is that this conflict will, in my opinion, come to our shores. Our border has been wide open for so long that I do believe there are 'sleeper-cells' here, and that sooner or later, they'll strike.  Trump. I saw where ...

 As we come into another celebration of the birth of the Messiah, it is well to consider that He alone is the hope of Israel. We celebrate it in December, but I've seen a credible theory posit that he was actually born in September. It matters not. He was truly born, and He brought us the Good News of the Gospel, the way to be reconciled to God, for Jew and Gentile alike. Israel was in rebellion against God when He came, and He warned them of their coming destruction. Israel is STILL in rebellion against God. Until Israel repents and turns to their one true Savior, they remain under judgment.  There is one Israel of God, comprised of Jews and Gentiles alike, who serve the one true Messiah of God, Jesus. Read Romans. Paul lays it all out throughout that book. This is not replacement theology. Paul explains it well; it's fallen man that wants to deny or pervert its meaning. Modern Israel is no different than any other unbelieving Nation. In fact, the World will experience consta...

 Since I am no one of note, as well as aging, I can pretty much say what I think and damn any consequences. Besides, I really don't care. So, here goes; Israel. Here's my take on that Nation. I believe they have the right to exist as much as any other Nation. They are not, however, special. I am NOT a Zionist. I am a Christian, and have a love for the Nation as well as Jews. My Lord and Savior came as a Jew. Is the modern State of Israel a 'special' Nation with regard to Christianity? I don't think so. Most Israelis can't trace their lineage, and most are not pure Jews. All temple records were destroyed in AD 70 when Rome destroyed Jerusalem and the Temple. The Levitical Priesthood is gone. Modern Judaism is primarily Rabbinical and Talmudic, rather than Mosaic. They trace lineage through the mother rather than the father. So, no. I do not hold them up as Jews of the Old Covenant. Modern Israel is a Nation like any other. It does both good and evil. Its governme...