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Pastor at Jerusalem embassy event said Jews, Mormons, Muslims going to hell

The pastor has also come out against the Catholic Church, saying it is following Satan’s path, and said former president US Barack Obama was “paving the way” for the antichrist.

Roy Moore's Jewish lawyer is Christian

Martin Wishnatsky considers himself a "Jewish person who has accepted Christ."

Three ladies, Three lattes: What’s your position on missionaries?

‘Rise Nineveh’: Christians in Iraq celebrate Assyrian New Year and Easter

The Easter holiday and Palm Sunday celebrations across Nineveh and in Mosul and Duhok seem to show a drive for reconstruction and energy being put in to the post-ISIS future.

Billy Graham, preacher to millions, dies at 99

According to his ministry, he preached to more people than anyone else in history, reaching hundreds of millions of people.

Religious persecution must stop, US envoy says

Vice President Mike Pence was supposed to address the issue during his recent trip to the Middle East, but he made few strides during his visit.

Comment: Ahead of regional visit, Mideast Christians' eyes turn to Pence

VP must understand that changes in the region begin with human rights.

1 in 12 Christians worldwide persecuted, report shows

Palestinian worshipers face enormous amount of pressure

The Bible is 'coming to life,' prominent Christian author says

The Bible is playing out right before our eyes," author Bill Koenig said on a recent radio program.

Comment: A New Year's resolution for the West

Turning the other cheek isn't working in the face of Islamism.

UN vote proves Israel isn't alone, Christian group says

'65 nations not supporting anti-Jerusalem resolution is major change,' Sandell says.

Record breaking 20% increase in Christmas pilgrims to Israel expected

Tourism Ministry: Over 3.5 million tourists in 2017 – 500,000 more than previous year.

A cross to bare: tattoos and tradition in Jerusalem

Some of the shop's designs date back to Crusader times.

Rubio calls to help displaced Christians in the Middle East

"Words alone are hollow unless action follows," said Sen. Mark Rubio.

Researchers date discovery of Christ's tomb in Jerusalem to Roman era

Analyzing gypsum mortar connecting that slab to the bedrock allowed them to determine its age, dating it to 335-345 AD.

Comment: Jerusalem embassy move is a biblical issue

If the modern People of Israel are a continuation of the ancient biblical People of Israel, then shouldn’t the capital of the modern State of Israel be the same as the ancient Kingdom of Israel?

‘Western Christianity in denial about radical Islam’

First Eastern Christianity was destroyed. Now it’s Europe’s turn, according to an Italian author.

One Israeli man's mission to bring 'gospel back to Jewish people'

A Jew? A Christian? A "Jew for Jesus"? Jacob Damkani isn't as focused on his own mission as he is on challenging replacement theology.

Arm the churches, Minnesota preacher says

In wake of Texas shooting, Rev. Robert Bakke tells pastors to stop teaching weakness.

Comment: Balfour Declaration is just the beginning

There is still a while to go until biblical borders of Israel are established.

White evangelicals used to dominate Christian Zionism, but not anymore

'The Atlantic' explores how the Christian Zionist movement is undergoing a transformation, both theologically and geographically.

Raising Arrows: Healthy marriage, healthy children

Resolving conflicts respectfully shows parents are devoted to what’s best for the family.

S. Africa’s Zion Christian Church leaders impressed with Israel

‘It’s clear that there is a lot to be learned that we can take back with us.’

Comment: How a visit to Israel changed Churchill's outlook

The statesman had honest look at Israel during his stay, BDS activists need to do the same.

Comment: Reformation: Sowing a seed of redemption

Luther's actions show that even in the dark, God is there to provide light

Christian anti-BDS envoy mulling Congress run

Laurie Cardoza-Moore is founder and president of Proclaiming Justice to The Nations, an organization dedicated education about the dangers of antisemitism and the BDS movement.

Christian leader calls to stop proselytizing Jews

Founder of HaYovel says agreeing with “replacement theology” is disagreeing with God.

Kathie Lee Gifford wrote a book about Israel

Kathie Lee Gifford has been on four rabbinical study trips to Israel.

Joel Osteen opens Houston megachurch to Jews whose synagogue was flooded

Congregation Beth Yeshurun was completely flooded during Hurricane Harvey.

Comment: There is still hope the World Council of Churches repents

Christian analyst: You can condemn Jews but not jihadists?

"Offend the sensibilities of Islamists and you might get killed," says CAMERA’s Van Zile.

Letter by Martin Luther calling Jews 'devils incarnate' up for auction

1543 note expected to be sold for more than $300,000

World’s largest Hispanic Christian group joins FOZ to fight antisemitism

“We are proud to partner with Friends of Zion’s President’s Task Force and with its tireless founder, Dr. Mike Evans,” said Rev. Samuel Rodriguez.

‘Religious bisexuality’: NY Times columnist mixes Jewish, Christian roots

David Brooks has used sexuality as a framing mechanism before, as in 2010, when, during an interview with Stephen Colbert, he called himself the “bisexual of politics.”

A Polish Christian who preserves Jewish heritage

Beyond current disputes about the Holocaust, some non-Jewish citizens in Poland are showing an interest in Judaism.

Schindler was just one of many, church official says

He really saved more than 1,200 souls, daughter of survivor says.

Peggy Cidor’s round-up of city affairs

This week in Jerusalem.

Not all Indonesians banned from entering Israel

Although Indonesia does have not diplomatic relations with Israel, it allows members of its Christian minority to visit Israel.

The new Judaizers

How American Pentecostals are adopting Jewish trappings in their theology, practices and politics.

Jewish leaders meet Guatemalan president in support of Jerusalem embassy move

According to pro-Israel NGO Fuente Latina, the meeting was part of a “mission of gratitude and solidarity with Guatemala” comprised of 70 people.

Passages – ‘Birthright’ for Christian college students

"The majority come because they are committed Christians, they want to see the Bible come alive."

South African Christian group visits Israel on peace mission

Rivlin: The idea of boycotting Israel is something we cannot accept the

Newly discovered Byzantine-era cross sheds light on Muslim-Christian ties

The silver cross imprinted on a brass weight was deliberately concealed.

The careful choreography of prayer

The Israeli pavilion at the International Architecture Exhibition in Venice focuses on five holy sites and the status quo that governs them.

Holocaust Remembrance Day - it’s not enough to remember

The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews is stepping up its efforts to aid Holocaust survivors.

Can one book interweave Israel's past, present and its prophecies?

The Israel Bible is a major milestone in Tanach literature, coming at a time to bring greater unity between the monotheistic faiths of Christianity and Judaism.

Israel begins to clear Qasr al-Yehud baptism site of mines

Some 3,000 anti-personnel mines, anti-tank mines, and other explosive remnants of war are expected to be cleared from one million square meters of land.

700-year-old ring with the image of St. Nicholas unearthed in Israel

Byzantine-era antiquity discovered by a gardener in Jezreel Valley community of Moshav Yogev.

Archeological exhibit shows the end of paganism in Israel

Chronicles society that worshipped Greco-Roman gods to one that adopted Christian faith.

In Bethlehem, Trump blamed for dampening Christmas joy

Locals estimated the number of tourists in Manger Square Sunday afternoon as being less than half of last year, as many stayed away, deterred by the clashes and tensions.

Nazareth mayor says Christmas celebrations will be held as normal

Nazareth, the largest Arab town in Israel with a population of 76,000 Muslims and Christians and is one of the Holy Land's focal points of Christmas festivities.

Intense push by US evangelicals helped set stage for Trump's decision on Jerusalem

Conservative Christians have argued that formally recognizing Jerusalem was long overdue following a 1995 congressional mandate to move the embassy from Tel Aviv.

After years of studying Hebrew, group of US students finally visits Israel

Hebrew Public Charter Schools teach Israeli culture to children of diverse backgrounds.

Christian friends of Israel flock to Jerusalem for Sukkot celebrations

The Christians came to Jerusalem from countries as diverse as Korea, China, Peru, Brazil, Ireland, Norway, Samoa, Papua-New Guinea, South Africa and the United States.

Rivlin speaks to first-ever Christian Media Summit

'Israel is not compensation for the Holocaust,' the president underscored.

Televangelists defend Israel to the world through film series

One Christian broadcasting giant has taken on the task of re-upping Israel's public relations through a series of films and documentaries.

Lending a helping hand to the poor of Israel

As the world observes the International Day of Poverty on Tuesday, IFCJ is doing what it can for impoverished citizens of Israel.

Christian Zionists to honor Benny Elon posthumously

Thousands of Christian Zionists attended the event and paid tribute to Elon, who died May 5 after a long battle with throat cancer.

A silver lining to turmoil

Despite the chaos brimming in many parts of the world and devastating poverty in Israel, Rabbi Eckstein of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews remains optimistic.

A concept called Nitzana: A community has become an incubator for ideas

Nitzana has created an ecological village that practices what it teaches.

Catholic monastery near Jerusalem vandalized for third time in 4 years

'The State of Israel must punish those who were responsible for such acts because it could easily lead to serious and unpredictable consequence,' cautions Council of Catholic Churches in Jerusalem.

Presenting an Israel for everyone

The Jewish National Fund's interfaith mission demonstrates Israel is a place for all.

Jerusalem halts taxes that led to closure of Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Will the Church of the Holy Sepulchre reopen?

Are 'Messianic Jews' Jews?

If you really want to be Jews, stop deceiving yourselves and seriously consider returning to the Jewish fold

The Essenes and the origins of Christianity

How the Essenes played a part in history.

The People and the Book: John of the Wilderness

The Essene origins of Christianity

Walking together

Sweet stories of Jerusalem

TV personality Gil Hovav’s memoir of youth in the capital can now bring joy to English-speaking audiences.

For Iraq's Christians, a bittersweet first Christmas home after ISIS

On Sunday, they celebrated their first Christmas together again at the town's main church, which was overflowing.

Egypt detains 15 after dozens attack Coptic church south of Cairo

Dozens of Muslims from the village of Kafr al-Waslin attacked the church after Friday prayers, smashing the windows and breaking everything inside.

Pat Boone’s gift to Israel

“I have been to the Holy Land more than a dozen times, and the timing couldn’t be better in a world where peace, brotherly love, respect and reaching out couldn’t be more important.”

The Jewish state, standing with Christians

The last 10 to 15 years have witnessed a remarkable surge of new alliances between the State of Israel and evangelical Christians.

Christian peacemakers’ creepy crush

There it is: A woman who expresses a desire for peace, speaks in the same breath of how honored she is to be a guest of a family that has incited hostility and violence against Israelis for years.

Project Blitz and the Attack on the First Amendment

For Jews and other religious minorities in this country, the efforts to impose Christian religious beliefs on the general population pose a special concern.

Billy Graham and the topsy-turvy holiday of Purim

Billy Graham's role as an influential adviser who made an enormous impact on Israel is reminiscent of the story we will read on Purim.

Who cares? Smear the Jew

The Anti-Defamation League’s latest global survey of 102 countries and territories found 26% percent of adults are “deeply infected” with antisemitic attitudes.

Making the world a better place - but sleeping with one eye open

How wonderful it is to be in the company of people who love us unconditionally, who advocate for us who will stand up for the Jewish people and the State of Israel?

There is no ‘Judeo-Christian’ tradition

Judaism and Christianity both claim to be true, but they have rival versions of the truth.

A gathering place for respectful discourse

“Seeing gray” is not viewing life as a series of moral equivalencies, but appreciating those aspects in others that we not only tolerate but which we celebrate within ourselves."

Ensuring continued support from Israel's best friends: Evangelicals

According to a recent study conducted by Christian group LifeWay Research, over three-quarters of Evangelicals aged 65 and older have a “positive” view of Israel.

Why young evangelicals are undecided on Israel

Some may be fed up and uninterested in fighting for a country that is over their head, while others may continue to pass down their traditional biblical beliefs.

Thanksgiving’s founders who loved the Bible, but not the Jews

The Jewish Indian theory was accepted by scholars

Christian Zionism and the Balfour Declaration

While there are no doubt Protestants who see Zionism as an ushering in of the Second Coming, we should not reject all Christians who are zealous in their support of Israel.

Israel hosts Christian media summit

“Israel has no better friends – I mean that – no better friends in the world,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the Christian Media Summit at its opening session on Sunday evening.

Bible’s call to be ‘light to the nations’ not just a theological construct

We Jews know our own story well – occupation, persecution, exile, genocide, but always remembering and believing in the promise of rebirth.

2017 Feast of Tabernacles celebration in Jerusalem is prophecy fulfilled

We are living in a new age of Jewish-Christian relations.

Joyous pilgrimage

This week tens of thousands of Christian Zionists from throughout the world have flocked to Jerusalem.

September 24th, 2017: Gas’s inner limits

The Leviathan fixed gas rig has been approved at a distance of 7.5 to 10 km. from shore, compared to the 60 km for the Tanin and Karish gas fields.