And the "Christian GOP" has been the best friend Israel has EVER had....
It could be argued further that Liberal Jews have been among the biggest enemies Israel has ever had. At least they vote with Israel's enemies.
Go figure. (At least it seems Joe Lieberman has).
I've got two liberal Jewish friends I sometimes discuss this with. Intellectual purpose means a lot to the two of them, more than even self-interest. The more moderate of the two does feel conflicted about this, but even the leftier one knows it's screwed up. Still, they're not going to change.
For what it's worth, I can understand it; if you see it as an integrity issue, anyone can understand it. I just think it's crazy. When we talk politics, we respect each other's beliefs because we're friends, but sometimes I pick up a little "no, you're OK, but those other guys ..."
And, in fairness, that's how I sometimes feel about them, so around and around we go. Sigh.
Growing up Baptist in the south, I often heard sermons on how the US was Biblically obligated to support Israel and how woe would fall upon the countries that rejected God's chosen. I told a Jewish friend of mine this one day and her jaw dropped and she didn't believe me. My dad has some old sermons on tapes so I had him look through and send me one on this subject. She listened and was stunned.
For historical reference, the preacher was Dr. Curtis Hutson, pastor of the Forrest Hills Baptist Church, a 5,000 member church outside of Atlanta. Dr. Hutson later became the editor of the Sword of the Lord newspaper.