As far as true believers go, it's basically an unholy alliance of all the worst factions of US politics. You have:
1) Neoliberals who see Israel as a useful foothold for the US in the middle east
2) Evangelicals who support Israel because of their end-times nonsense
3) Fascists who view Israel as a bulwark against the "brown third world horde"
Mind you, these factions aren't necessarily mutually exclusive (there's a lot of overlap between 2 and 3 in particular), but that's it in a nutshell.
There's also a lot of support because of AIPAC money, whether it's directly funding politicians, or manufacturing consent among the general public through propaganda.
I'll add that boomers in the US are overwhelmingly Christian, and since Jesus was a Jew, they probably feel its their religious duty to support Israel.
Thats my take. It might not be as big a factor as I think
EDIT: this was originally a reply to another thread about "why the USA has always supported and funded Israel", and that thread got moved to the JIDF containment zone.
I'll add that boomers in the US are overwhelmingly Evangelical Protestants, and since Jesus was a Jew, they probably feel its their religious duty to support Israel.
Thats my take. It might not be as big a factor as I think
There is an enormous distinction to be drawn where biblical theology and eschatology are concerned. @Spam On Rye was bringing it up in various threads before he got axed, but it went over people's heads.
^^ That isn't this, and they are more or less incompatible frameworks within the generalized "Christian" label. This is why someone such as @Rob Battisti doesn't lick Israel's ass like Ted Cruz, Babylon Bee, or Fox News Boomers. There is no duty for Catholic and Orthodox Christians to support the modern geopolitical entity of Israel.
It's very simple: Do you consider the quotes from IDF soldiers in that article credible or not? Beacuse all I see is handwiaving and attempts to deflect in your "sources," without addressing the core foundation of that reporting.
If you're using Honest Reporting, that's the equivalent of leaning on Project Veritas. Mostly bunk.
I'll add that boomers in the US are overwhelmingly Christian, and since Jesus was a Jew, they probably feel its their religious duty to support Israel.
Thats my take. It might not be as big a factor as I think
I think the boomer Christian angle is overblown. It's more because they're the only ones that still watch Fox News and that tells them to suck Israel's dick.
There is an enormous distinction to be drawn where biblical theology and eschatology are concerned. @Spam On Rye was bringing it up in various threads before he got axed, but it went over people's heads.
^^ That isn't this, and they are more or less incompatible frameworks within the generalized "Christian" label. This is why someone such as @Rob Battisti doesn't lick Israel's ass like Ted Cruz, Babylon Bee, or Fox News Boomers. There is no duty for Catholic and Orthodox Christians to support the modern geopolitical entity of Israel.
These belligerent maniacs in Israel can't stop blowing people up. The world is unsafe with these people in power. The daily slaughter in Gaza isn't enough to satiate their blood lust.
I guess getting rid of Assad wasn't enough, and the bromance with the Al Qaeda leader is over...
And once again, Trump is being a total CUCK to Israel. He just got done lifting sanctions and normalizing relations with Syria, and this is what the Terrorist State of Israel does immediately after. Are we even going to get another "They don't know what the FUCK they're doing!" again, right before he sends them more bombs?
These belligerent maniacs in Israel can't stop blowing people up. The world is unsafe with these people in power. The daily slaughter in Gaza isn't enough to satiate their blood lust.
I guess getting rid of Assad wasn't enough, and the bromance with the Al Qaeda leader is over...
And once again, Trump is being a total CUCK to Israel. He just got done lifting sanctions and normalizing relations with Syria, and this is what the Terrorist State of Israel does immediately after. Are we even going to get another "They don't know what the FUCK they're doing!" again, right before he sends them more bombs?
There is an enormous distinction to be drawn where biblical theology and eschatology are concerned. @Spam On Rye was bringing it up in various threads before he got axed, but it went over people's heads.
^^ That isn't this, and they are more or less incompatible frameworks within the generalized "Christian" label. This is why someone such as @Rob Battisti doesn't lick Israel's ass like Ted Cruz, Babylon Bee, or Fox News Boomers. There is no duty for Catholic and Orthodox Christians to support the modern geopolitical entity of Israel.
I appreciate the thoughtful reply, and I'll take the time to check out some of these links. The core differences between the various denominations are something that I've always been curious about
1. Why the fuck would they let the media in that is constantly doing their best to vilify Israel as much as possible. They will undoubtedly manipulate the coverage in every way possible. Not to mention the possibility of them exposing any military positions etc.
2. You think Hamas will present to them the truth or give them a propaganda piece? The reporters don't even have to be actively trying to distort the truth they are probably not even going to be able to vet what is the truth or not since they will be spoon fed everything there from the terrorist organization.
I appreciate the thoughtful reply, and I'll take the time to check out some of these links. The core differences between the various denominations are something that I've always been curious about
I mean, it's probably easier to distinguish them between Catholic and Not Catholic (Protestant), lol. If for no other reason than all Protestant denominations subscribing to the doctrine of Sola Scriptura (scripture alone) and Sola Fide (salvation through faith alone). The Bible, that's it. But they sure as fuck aren't in any sort of unified agreement on the interpretation of scripture or its theological ramifications. Everyone is ultimately their own pope and magisterium at the end of the day, so now there are tens of thousands of different 'Christian' demoninations "denominations".
Catholicism places high value on scripture -- the church literally circulated, compiled, and formally canonized the New Testament -- with the four gospels (plus Acts of the Apostles detailing the history of the early church) being given an elevated position within the liturgy, but it views scripture alone as insufficient. So, it has creeds to summarize the core beliefs of the faith (i.e., apostles creed, nicene creed); sacraments as practices and visible signs to confer grace (i.e., baptism, confirmation, eucharist, penance, matrimony, last rites, holy orders); patristics (study of the writings and teaching of early church fathers), paraliturgical devotions (i.e., rosary, novenas, eucharistic adoration) and structured prayers (i.e., sign of the cross, lord's prayer, glory be, hail mary) to extend worship into daily life.
There are also several doctrines unique to it that are either not found or rejected by Protestant denominations, including but not limited to the primacy of St. Peter and apostolic succession, the real presence of Christ in the eucharist (transubstantiation), salvation through faith and good works, the concept of purgatory, the immaculate conception and assumption of Mary (Mother of God), the communion and intercession of saints, the veneration of sacred art, music, and relics. It is Religion with a Capital R, not "read your bible and interpret it however the fuck, have a personal relationship with jeebus, and listen to Pastor Pete rant about fire and brimstone for 90 minutes on Sunday" that dominates American Christianity.
And then there is the core of core differences.
None of this even deals with the cultural interface of the church as the longest surviving institution in the history of Western Civilization, but this post has run long enough. Hey, let's check in on the Charismatic Pentecostals (founded in the early 1900s).
I think the boomer Christian angle is overblown. It's more because they're the only ones that still watch Fox News and that tells them to suck Israel's dick.
Gaza Humanitarian Foundation guards used teargas or pepper spray on crowds, say health authorities and witnesses
www.theguardian.com
At least 20 Palestinians killed in crush at food distribution site in southern Gaza
Gaza Humanitarian Foundation guards used teargas or pepper spray on crowds, say health authorities and witnesses
At least 20 Palestinians have been killed in a crush at a food distribution site in southern Gaza run by the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). It happened after GHF guards used teargas or pepper spray on hungry crowds arriving at the centre, Palestinian health authorities and witnesses said.
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