(December 27, 2011 at 6:07 pm)Rev. Rye Wrote:(December 27, 2011 at 10:32 am)5thHorseman Wrote: Why does America care so much about Israel? Is it strategic positioning? Sympathy/empathy? Friend in the Middle East?Here's one basic point: The Republican party is controlled by right-wing Christians, many of whom believe that, since Israel figures so heavily in Revelation, the second coming of Christ can only occur if Israel is a nation.
Haha.... tin foil hat much? Wow. I'm sure there's a few people who actually believe that out there, but that it is some rampant conspiracy w/ the GOP is pretty questionable.