[af_vet_1981]

So I’m not sure why it’s so “bad” to believe that Israel, even as a nation is the Church.

Take Romans chapters 9 through 11 and replace every instance of the words brethren, kinsmen, Israelites, Israel, Jacob, children of Israel, the Jews, people, seed, nation, seed of Abraham, remnant, olive tree, and branches with the word "church."

now do that same transformation in every book of the Bible, except for those portions which reflect poorly on "the church." Once you have done this exercise you will have the answer to your question.

[one Lord one faith one baptism]

this is a jump ball since I am told we defined “Israel” ( I agree with you 47, I don’t see it anywhere but that should tell you something )

Golda Meir died in the country of Israel, a Jewess who never believed in Jesus Christ from all accounts.
two questions that can be answered yes or no:

was Golda Meir part of Israel as defined in the Bible?
was Golda Meir saved, assuming she never believed in Jesus Christ?

let’s see who can answer two simple yes or no questions.