Jerusalem Opinion Quiz

Published on March 16, 2010 By Leauki In International

What is your position regarding Jews and Arabs living in Jerusalem?

1. Jews and Arabs should be allowed to buy or build houses in all of Jerusalem.

2. Only Jews should be allowed to buy or build houses in all of Jerusalem.

3. Only Arabs should be allowed to buy or build houses in all of Jerusalem.

Just curious.

Comments (Page 6)

lulapilgrim

on Apr 03, 2010

As to the city of Jerusalem, and in lieu of past events there, I found this article interesting:

Christians, Jews and Muslims Converge on Jerusalem

Orthodox and Christians Celebrate Easter Together

JERUSALEM, APRIL 2, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Jerusalem experienced a flux of pilgrims today as Christians, Jews and Muslims were present in the Israeli capital for religious observances.

Latin Patriarch Fouad Twal of Jerusalem presided over the Good Friday liturgy of the Lord's passion at the Holy Sepulcher in the morning, and later participated in a Via Crucis procession on the Via Dolorosa (the way of suffering).

He was accompanied by Cardinal John Patrick Foley, the grand knight of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher, and by Auxiliary Bishop William Shomali of Jerusalem.

Also in attendance were numerous faithful including priests, religious and a notable presence of Franciscan seminarians, reported the Latin Patriarchate.

Parishioners of the Holy Savior Parish, local religious and numerous pilgrims joined the procession on the Via Dolorosa, presided over by the Custos of the Holy Land, Father Pierbattista Pizzaballa.

The procession followed the path to Calvary, and made a final stop at the Holy Sepulcher, where the group prayed for the intentions of Benedict XVI.

In this year that Catholics and Orthodox celebrate Easter on the same date, various groups of Christians crowed the Via Dolorosa to make their way in procession along the Way of the Cross.

Also present in the walled Old City of Jerusalem were Jews who are celebrating Passover, and Muslims gathering for weekly Friday prayers.

The Associated Press reported that among the many pilgrims were some 2,500 Israeli policemen, and that no disturbances had been reported.

On Thursday, The Franciscans led a procession to the Cenacle where the Gospel narrative of the Last Supper was read, and a reenactment of the washing of the feet took place.

The Holy Thursday procession continued to Gethsemene, where Father Pizzaballa led a prayer vigil. After the service, a procession of torches descended to the Valley of Cedron until they reached the Sanctuary of St. Peter in
Gallicantu.

"Galli-cantu" means cock-crow, and the church is where tradition says Peter denied Jesus three times "before a cock crows."

It is also the site of the Palace of Caiaphas, where Jesus was imprisoned during the night of Holy Thursday.

Leauki

on Apr 03, 2010

Jerusalem experienced a flux of pilgrims today as Christians, Jews and Muslims were present in the Israeli capital for religious observances.

Yes. It's awesome.

And as long as Israel rules the city, it will continue.

But just wait a few years. When Jordan ruled the city, it destroyed Jewish places of worship, including most synagogues and also ancient graveyards. (The current protests are about the rededication of a synagogue burned down in 1948!) You think you are safe? The Christian holy places will be next.

Bethlehem is under PA control and has transformed from a majority Christian city into a majority Muslim city. And Arafat did what neither Israel nor Jordan or Britain have done and plant his national flag on the biggest church.

Events like these will happen more often:

http://www.palestinefacts.org/pf_1991to_now_church_nativity_2002.php

You will see this in Jerusalem too, if it comes under Arab rule.

I find people like you odd. You remind me of our local JU homosexual activist. In a major conflict you support the very side that is opposed to your own interests.

Celebrate the fact that Christians can celebrate Easter in Jerusalem. If Israel loses the city to the terrorists, it will be over.

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