Christians To Be Jailed In Israeli

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JERUSALEM (CNN) - The dwindling number of Christians in the Holy Land are
facing yet another threat. Militant Jews and Israelis are trying to force
members of the religion from seeking converts in the country.

Most alarming to Christians is a newly proposed law that would let
authorities jail anyone who shares Christian literature.

"It could even include the New Testament because, after all, that is
certainly a document Jesus would say, 'go out into the world and make
disciples,'" Pastor Ray Lockhart of Christ's Church in Jerusalem says.

The proposed legislation is aimed at those who possess, print, reproduce,
distribute, import, track or publicize information meant as an inducement
to religious conversion.

"We are a Jewish state," explains Israeli Knesset member and bill
co-sponsor Niffim Zilli. "We want to remain a Jewish state."

Much of the literature in a small Christian bookstore in Jerusalem
would be outlawed by the legislation in its present form. Orthodox Jews
already visit the store to harass customers, and there are fears that if
the proposed anti-missionary law passes, militants might try to close the
shop.

"I see this as being quite contrary to human rights, particularly to the
right of religious freedom and choice of religion," Lockhart says.

Zilli's reply: "Stop your missionary activity in Israel. Stop it!"

Christian Evangelical missions give free food to poor Orthodox Jews in
Jerusalem, and indigents line up to accept it.

"Some of Israel's best friends around the world come from the
Bible-believing Christian communities. And if it is seen as though Israel
or the government is opposing the people who have been the best friends
of Israel, then perhaps support for it could run cold," Clarence Wagner
of Bridges for Peace said.

The legislation has cleared its first parliamentary hurdle. Prime
Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strongly opposes it, but some believe it
could pass over his objections, especially if Orthodox Jews decide to
engage in muscle-flexing.

End of CNN Article

2Chr 19:2 " ……..Shouldest thou help the ungodly, and love them that hate
the LORD? therefore is wrath upon thee from before the LORD."

Is wrath coming upon Christian nations because of the support we give to
those that "hate the LORD"? Is more wrath forthcoming?

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