Then, there are the Syrian Orthodox who are permanent residents of Bethlehem. Frankly, I can't imagine how they would even qualify for Israeli citizenship. First of all they don't live there. Second of all they are Arabs.
Be that as it may, there are elements in Israel who have the ambition of deligitimizing the presence of both Moslems and Christians in Israel, the West Bank, or any of the various other places that were part of Israel or under its control in recent times or in ancient times.
Folks in Lebanon, parts of Syria, a fair chunk of Egypt, Somalia, Yemen, Saudi and Cyprus better watch out, because over the ages Israel, or Judea, or Jewish tribes have controlled and ruled a substantial part of the Middle East.
I do believe, though, that the fellows with their eyes on Saudi are keeping their mouths shut at the moment! (ROTFLMAO). And these folks with these claims do exist. I have talked to some of them. They are quite serious.
And then there's the crew looking for the pure red calf!
Not quite sure why there could even be an Orthodox Christian, or a Christian of any kind, who came from Saudi, other than as in "I just came back from Saudi - glad to get out". Then, there are the Syrian Orthodox who are permanent residents of Bethlehem. Frankly, I can't imagine how they would even qualify for Israeli citizenship. First of all they don't live there. Second of all they are
Have you ever heard of conversion? Well these people although only a handful, decided on their own to become CHRISTIAN.. Although some have been Christians for many generations.. there have been missionaries who have witnessed to these people over many hundreds of years.. as for being an Israeli Citizen does not require you to be a Jew. As for them not living in Israel? What are you saying? Bethlehem indeed is in Israel.. only it has been given to the Pali's to ruin.. oops I mean Run! slip o' the tongue.. At any rate I am right about what I said in the Post.
1st: It is a pure red heifer unbelemished female one that has not had a calf.. under 1 yr. old.. 2nd: Yup, and if they find it.. "whoosh, there goes the Mosque on the Temple Mount, and that will begin to fulfill profecy.. Shalom Israel!