[MarkWar]

>He is if America believes Genesis 12: 1-3 and establishes its policy towards Israel accordingly.

Careful. This is shaky ground.

During the Yom Kippur war, the US government almost insanely withheld anti-tank weapons from the Israelis, and, according to legend, provided highly detailed signal intelligence to the Arabs. (Remember the Liberty?) Many in Israel believed they were going to lose that war. It was only at the last minute that some elements of the US military and government arrangement shipments of anti-tank weapons to Israel and allowed the tide to turn...

Also, despite the strange and grasping Bush apologists here on FR, it doesn't appear that the current administration is deeply committed to the well being of Israel.

Genesis 12:2-3 --

I will make you a great nation;
I will bless you
And make your name great;
And you shall be a blessing.
I will bless those who bless you,
And I will curse him who curses you...

America has never allowed Israel to suffer as she has of late. America has never been cursed by terrorist attacks as she has of late. Let's beware of post hoc, ergo propter hoc reasoning, but also let's beware of making God angry.

Mark W.

[Risky Schemer]

Careful. This is shaky ground.

I'm not sure what to make of that line (though I agree with the rest of your post) as I am of the opinion there is nothing more unshakeable and dependable than the word of God.

[Risky Schemer]

Just for the record, I understand what you were saying now -- you were pointing out the Bible corollary to what I pointed out. that while God is obligated, by His own word, to bless them that bless Israel, He is not obligated to bless anyone who chooses to "curse" Israel. In fact He says He will curse them.

Though I probably could have worded it better, that is the very point I was attempting to make -- note my reference to the events of 9/11 and the timing of America's intent to officially endorse a Palestinian state.