Oddbean

"Given this biblical context, it is clear that the modern state of Israel, which operates as a secular nation-state with no overarching commitment to biblical principles, cannot be equated with the #Israel of the #Bible. The fact that a significant portion of Israeli citizens—around 60%—identify as atheists or secular further undermines the claim that the modern state represents the fulfillment of God’s covenant with His people." https://w3.do/06LE9Rzn #Gaza #Palestine #Christian

"Christians who uncritically support the actions of the modern state of Israel, often citing biblical prophecy, have lost their moral compass. By turning a blind eye to the suffering of Palestinians, including Christians living in Gaza and the West Bank, these Christians betray the very message of the Gospel. #Jesus Christ taught love, justice, and mercy—values that cannot be reconciled with the violent oppression of any people." https://www.globalresearch.ca/present-state-israel-vs-israel-bible/5870275#:~:text=Christians%20who%20uncritically,of%20any%20people.

It is quite the contradiction in beliefs - being "chosen" while not believing. Revelation 2:9: “I know your works, tribulation, and poverty (but you are rich); and I know the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan.” Revelation 3:9: “I will make those who are of the synagogue of Satan, who claim to be Jews though they are not, but are liars—I will make them come and fall down at your feet and acknowledge that I have loved you.”