Published: June 30, 2008 04:42 pm            

In Your View — 07/02/08

Christians must stand up for Israel

How would you like to live in Israel? How would you react if terrorists were lobbing bombs from Ohio into downtown Ashland? Would that provoke an immediate response? Of, course this type of action would provoke a response — a military response!

After an unprovoked attack, the international community immediately tries to convince Israel to show restraint. Why?

A potential two-state solution? How is that working out? It’s ridiculous to think that a radical Arab state can live within Israel's borders without there being conflict.

A truce can never last because the terrorists want all of Israel. They especially want Jerusalem as their possession. Jerusalem means “city of peace,” but these terrorists want it to be a city of bloodshed.

As a Christian, I stand with Israel. Israel is a nation established by the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. God’s covenant with Israel will never be broken. The church of Jesus Christ certainly has not replaced the Jews as the apple of God’s eye. That is a major false doctrine. It is not the Gospel that Christ and the Apostle preached.

Jesus said, “Salvation is of the Jews.” Jews do not need Christians to explain their spiritual beginnings; Christians need the Jewish contribution to explain their existence. Jesus, Mary, Joseph, and the Apostles were all Jewish.

Please, stand with the Jewish people in their time of need by attending the 3rd Annual Christians United for Israel Conference in Washington, D.C., July 21-24, 2008. If you cannot make it to the conference, pray for Israel everyday during your prayer time. God will bless you.

John Morris, Catlettsburg



Democrat can’t support Obama

Watching the news, I can only quote the blog Riverdaughter, “Unity, Schmoonity.” Yes, I’m a Democrat who won’t under any circumstances vote for Barack Obama. Why? Among the reasons: The unchecked misogyny of the media and Obama, false accusations of racism against the Clintons and fellow Democrats, the DNC thrusting a thoroughly unvetted candidate, Obama’s paper-thin resume, the questionable judgment of Obama in his church and associates, unease at bringing corrupt Chicago politics into our national politics, and the manipulation of the DNC to secure the selection of Obama.

The DNC bent their rules in numerous ways: Waiving penalties in South Carolina, Iawa and New Hampshire to favor Obama, closed meetings, giving him delegates won by Clinton, giving him uncommitted voters.

I won’t stay home; I’ll vote McCain. No, I don’t believe Obama is progressive; I don’t think he’s anything. I respect McCain as a patriot and recognize his unattractive baggage, but at least he’s earned it by experience and tough decisions. I like McCain as much as Obama on the environment, and as a veteran with a military son, McCain’s more trustworthy on Iraq.

Hillary, the best candidate, says to support Obama, but I didn’t vote for Gore and Kerry because I’m a Democrat, I voted for them because I thought they were better than Bush. Ultimately, it’s not about political party — it’s about America.

I’ve been a Democrat for 40 years and am stunned by the disrespect, sexism and corruption of Democrats this year. I only plan to be Republican for a day, but that could change. So go point that Unity Pony somewhere else, because when you say I can’t be a real Democrat to vote McCain over Obama, well, you just might win that argument.

Lois Jackson, Ashland

        

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