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“The [Jewish] “charedi” (ultra-Orthodox) position contends that we can grant no religious significance to the State, and some even view the State as a negative phenomenon.” - Harav Yehuda Amital

Yes, I am aware of that position. Why do you suppose so many Christians are so excited about the spiritual significance of modern, secular Israel?

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Cognitive dissonance: People are biased to think of their view of the Bible as correct, despite any contrary evidence.

There is danger: One desires a certain explanation, but it seems incorrect. Dissonance is then reduced by hating that which doesn’t conform to one’s views.

Actually, I find the the Christian obsession with an imminently rebuilt Temple even stranger.