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The Gaza Conflict

Beliefnet's bloggers debate Israel's war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip and the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinians.

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A Year of Devastated Hopes

Israel's existence is a blessing, to the Jewish community and to the world, but it is not immune from legitimate criticism.

Related Topics: Faiths, Judaism, Jewish, Shofar, Jews, israels, squandered opportunities, Palestinian people, World, unpleasant truths, innocent life, Israel

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Growing Non-Jewish Population Concerns Some Israelis

The non-Jewish workforce in Israel is increasing, making some worried about the Zionist concept of a Jewish homeland.

Related Topics: Faiths, Judaism, Workers, Foreign, foreign labor, Palestinian workers, Israel, Labor, Palestinian laborers, Jews, guest workers, Work Force

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Christian Fervor for the Jewish State

Reverence for God's 'chosen people' should lead Christians to champion the State of Israel.

Related Topics: News, Politics, Jews, State of Israel, replacement theology, Christians, Theology, spiritual debt, god, Support, sublime arrogance, Gods

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Dual Loyalty?

Who's saying what about 'the elephant in the room'--Israel's role in the conflict with Iraq.

Related Topics: News, War, Administration, Israel, dual loyalty, Jews, disproportionate number, Presidential Candidate, Loyalty, Slate columnist, Foreign Policy

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Hamas and Hezbollah: The Religion Fallacy

Islam is at the heart of Hamas and Hezbollah's worldview, but it can't explain the current conflict with Israel.

Related Topics: Faiths, Movement, Political, Hezbollah, religious dimensions, Israeli occupation, social services, foreign occupation, Islam, Israeli intelligence establishment, illegal Israeli occupation

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Finding Holiness in Israel

A convert to Judaism visits the Holy Land. The beauty of Eretz Israel is manifold and deep. The celebration of the 60th anniversary of the country's existence should reflect that varied loveliness: the beauty not only of Israel's realities but of its promise.

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