[eleni121]

And at the same time I'll note that I've heard some Palestinian Christians
sound like they were buddies with Arafat. I guess they thought he
was a better devil than the alternatives (Hamas, etc.)
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Yes you are right...some put their "faith" in Marxist-Muslim meld as a way to undermine the Muslim tendency toward exterminating Christians.

But you know as well as I do, there are dhimmified Christians everywhere...more so among those who have been psychologically harmed by surviving as Christians for 1300 years.

[attiladhun2]

One of the founders of the Baath Party was a Greek Orthodox Syrian by the name of Michael Aflak. He either converted to Islam or embraced a Pan-Arab nationalism with Islam as its political basis.

[reformedliberal]

Back before and just after 9/11, I was on a listserve with an American woman who was Jewish and living in Israel. She frequently said that she had to be very circumspect because there were Israeli Arabs who lived in her neighborhood and were quick to denounce anyone who spoke out against the PA, Arafat, etc. At times, her fear was palpable even thru the email.

I can imagine how difficult life must be for Arab Christians living in Palestine-controlled areas.

[zimdog]

no matter how "dhimmified" he may be, any christian who survives for 1300 should be happy. i'll be content to reach 100...