The online bulletin board posted on the ‘Come and See’ website provides a forum for debate. One dispute of particular interest that arose over the weeks following Rami Ayyad’s martyrdom in Gaza. This dispute erupted mainly between three people using the names ‘Jim’ (From the “International Christian Embassy” in Jerusalem, and ‘Khaleel’, and ‘Safa’ (Who introduced themselves as Palestinian Christians) and centered around the on-going tension between Christian Zionists from one side and Palestinian Christians from another side. Below is a record of the conversation.
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TOP STORIES \ Oct 28, 2007
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After 2 year delay, Israel will accept appointment of Archbishop Theopilus III as Greek Patriarch. Delay was because of archbishop's pledge to give list of church real estate—which include land on which Knesset and president's residence stand—to Jordan and Palestinian Authority
Ronny Sofer, YNET, October 28, 2007
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PALESTINE \ Oct 26, 2007 6226
The Israeli Interior Ministry recently canceled all reentry visas for Christian Arab religious leaders who wish to travel in and out of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, Haaretz has learned.
The Interior Ministry told Haaretz yesterday that the automatic reentry visa for Arab clergy had been rescinded at the request of security officials. "The ministry, along with the security officials, is trying to coordinate means of operation that would make it easier for clergymen and women to travel."
By Cnaan Liphshiz, Haaretz, October 26, 2007
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ISRAEL \ Oct 24, 2007 8262
The Narkis Street Baptist Church in Jerusalem was set on fire late Tuesday night, police said.
There were no injuries reported in the midnight blaze at the Baptist Church, but the interior of the downtown Jerusalem church was lightly to moderately damaged by the fire, Jerusalem police spokesman said.
Special For "Come and See", Nov 24, 2007
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OTHER \ Oct 23, 2007 5926
The curtain rose to a hundred performers singing "Hinei Ma Tov" as the audience swayed back and forth and clapping their hands. They remained standing through "Hatikva," declarations of support for Israel, and a duet of "Jerusalem of Gold."
Saul Elbein, JERUSALEM POST Correspondent reports from San Antonio, TX
Jerusalem Post, October 17, 2007
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PALESTINE \ Oct 14, 2007 9969
The Bible Society issued an update few days after the martyrdom of Rami Ayyad who lead the only Christian book store in the Gaza Strip:" Heads of churches in the Jerusalem and the West Bank have asked the Palestinian Authority to investigate the matter and find the murders. The response from the Christian community has been very powerful and supportive. We also received phone calls from Messianic congregations whom have also showed their love and support at this time. We received hundreds of messages of support, condolences, and prayers”.
Regarding people from around the world who wish to help, the press release mentions that the Bible Societies will be providing financial support for Rami’s family through their existing insurance arrangements, and will make sure that immediate financial needs are met. In addition friends have already started to collect money to supplement this, so that long term financial security for his dependants can be assured.
Special For "Come and See", October 14, 2007
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FEATURES \ Oct 10, 2007 4484
The second edition of Al Kalima, the bulletin for the Nazareth Center for Christian Studies (NCCS), was released in September 2007 with the title Paving the Way for Theology, for Life, picturing Rev. Dr. Bryson Arthur on the front page on the day the new parking lot was paved. Dr. Arthur is the director of NCCS. The magazine, published by NCCS, seeks to communicate not only what is happening at the Center, but also to relay current events in the Galilee evangelical scene.
Special for "Come and See", October 10, 2007
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OPINION \ Oct 10, 2007 5403
Today I wept. I had just read these words in the Jerusalem Post: “The sleeping giant of Christian Zionism has awakened. There are 50 million Christians standing up and applauding the State of Israel.” This was written by Pastor John Hagee, founder of Christians United for Israel.
Does Pastor Hagee count me in that number? Through my tears I realized that American Christians have made the state of Israel an idol. I shuddered at the reference to Israel as “the only democracy in the Middle East.”
Steve Steiner, Special For "Come and See", October 10, 2007
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PALESTINE \ Oct 07, 2007 20104
Rami Ayyad, a Palestinian Christian worker in the Bible Society bookstore in Gaza and one of the leaders of the Gaza Baptist Church was brutally killed this morning, as announced by the Palestinian Bible Society in Jerusalem.
The press release sent by E-mail from the Bible Society said that “We do not know the exact identity of the group who did so but we know that he was martyred for his faith in Christ. Rami was the most gentle member on the team, the ever smiling one, he was the face of our Bible shop, always receiving visitors and serving them as Jesus would. He left behind him a wife, Pauline and two little children. He also left behind him a committed team of servants of the Lord. Please pray for Rami’s family, for the team and all Christ followers in Gaza. Please pray for those who think that by killing us they offer a service to God; may they come to know His love. The hour of the ultimate cost of following Christ has come!”
Special For "Come and See", October 7, 2007
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