[af_vet_1981]

The church doesn't "replace" Israel. Rather the church IS Israel.

Not quite; the Church is the Church, and Israel is Israel, until the end when all Israel shall be saved. The Israel of God are the foundation of the Church, those Jews (apostles, prophets, and disciples) who were redeemed by the LORD and believed in the Messiah, the Holy One of Israel. But if one really feels strongly he is Israel he can always take the slings and arrows directed against actual Israel. It's too late to go back to the 1930s but there are millions of moslems in the world waiting to kill you. There is an adversary intent on annihilating Israel and thwarting God's divine mercy.

[HarleyD]

The nation of Israel eventually became a paganistic nation sacrificing their children to the god of Molech, just as Moses had foretold. Only a remnant remained of those who believed by faith in God our Lord by His grace. We are what remains of that remnant.

As far as Israel taking the slings and arrows, one should examine what our dear Christian brothers and sisters are going through today and their persecution.