It's too effervescent for me to do it any justice via excerpts. You really need to read the whole thing. Christian fundamentalists, especially those who follow a Dispensational hermeneutic, tend to be very supportive of Israel as still being God's Chosen People. I think Dispensationalism is misguided, but I also think that Israel is part of God's plan, and I believe that Jesus will, at some point, return to complete the redemption of humanity and Earth. When He does, He will descend to the Mount of Olives and set up His throne in Jerusalem. I think the Lord will be very happy to see a whole bunch of His kinfolk there. I also think He will be less than happy with any Christians who tried to run them off.
Meanwhile, the Church of Scotland, with its distinct relationship to men like Knox and Calvin, was deeply involved in the founding of Christian Zionism. Now, according to Goldman, the presbyters seem to be looking for any excuse to expel the Israelis from their land.
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Thanks. That was a good article. Interesting insight how he links the present day Scottish independence movement with their affinity towards Palestinian independence as a reflection on their own desires.
Goldman is an interesting thinker, and when he's wrong it's usually because he has "over-thought" the politicians and policy-makers.
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