[anotherview]

Seems to me that the Palestinians claim "God" is on their side too. I find resorting to such tactics to be reprehensible whether from Israel or from Palestinians.

I take it you are neither a Christian or a Jew then, since both religions believe where the Bible says that Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount) is where G-d chose to dwell on earth. I also believe the same Bible refers to Jews as "chosen people". Am I wrong? What do you believe in?

[Sunsong]

I take it you are neither a Christian or a Jew then, since both religions believe where the Bible says that Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount) is where G-d chose to dwell on earth. I also believe the same Bible refers to Jews as "chosen people". Am I wrong? What do you believe in?

That is true - I am neither a Christian nor a Jew. I I am neither a Muslim nor a Hindu or a Buddhist. I do not belong to any religion. But I do believe in God and I believe that each individual has their own relationship with God. I do not believe that God loves one person more than another. I believe that God loves all his children with 100% of His love - so when I hear such childish talk as from your friend - "God love me best and is on my side and not on the other guy's side and wants me to get my way" I am repulsed.

I was just listening to Charles Krauthammer on Fox News and he expressed optimism as well. He said that the Palestinians used to ask for land for peace and now they are asking for peace for peace (meaning they want Israel to stop killing their terrorist leaders) - and Krauthammer sees this as hopeful. But then, Mr Krauthammer is not a Bush or Rice basher - even though he has been a skeptic of the "road map".

Btw, you have yet to explain why you think I should care one whit what you think since you made it clear that you didn't care how I felt? For someone who complained repeatedly about not getting answers to your questions - it seems hypocritical to me for you not to answer mine.

[Red Sea Swimmer]

Are you aware of the prophecies that state that hidden parts of the Torah will be revealed in the Messianic Era ?

An interesting idea on this subject is that the word "chosen" also means that the Jewish people have been "chosen" to be redeemed, i.e. counter-balanced, saved, delivered to safety and peace, by a certain male figure who would appear at some time in human history. As you know, he is known as "Moshiach".

[Sunsong]

I also believe the same Bible refers to Jews as "chosen people".

There is also a saying, "many are called but few are chosen". But I believe that "all are called - few choose to answer".

So my view is that "chosen" simply means those who have answered God's call.

[Convert from ECUSA]

"... both religions believe where the Bible says that Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount) is where G-d chose to dwell on earth. I also believe the same Bible refers to Jews as "chosen people"."

Right you are, anotherview!