JULY 2008 USA TOUR REPORT from Stan Goodenough
On July 9, 2008 I flew from Prague to Boston to speak at a number of meetings arranged by Pastor Don Cobble of the Kaleo Christian Center in Woburn, MA. The short tour - potentially the first of a series - originated out of an urge in my spirit to speak again into the hearts of American believers concerning the latest developments in Israel and their potentially serious affect on us all. In all there were nine events over 10 days - seven congregational gatherings, one seminar and one home meeting. 1. As Bible-believers we need to recognize that the Jews are our family; that Israel is not just another nation towards we should show Christian concern. 2. Iran's leadership (and the Islamic world as a whole) manifests the spirit of Amalek which - in Hitler and his predecessors - sought to destroy the Jews and so thwart the purpose of God. 3. Israel is being left with no choice but to militarily - and probably single-handedly - deal with the mounting Iranian threat against her. 4. An Israeli strike on Iran could have extremely grave repercussions for the whole world. 5. Israel's act of self-defense will be universally slammed as aggression, resulting in worldwide outrage and condemnation being heaped on the Jewish state. Governments and the news media will direct a propaganda assault on our senses aimed at turning us against Israel. Christians whose hearts are already attune to God's restoration purposes for Israel should prepare themselves to: a) Endure a period of what could be intense personal upheaval caused by great economic turmoil and, b) Stand resolutely with Israel in the face of an overwhelming wave of anti-Israel sentiment that will come from every direction - including family, friends and fellow church-goers. c) Come swiftly and strongly to Israel's defense; withstanding and denouncing the massive media effort to sweep all of us into blaming Israel for the financial pain we may experience, and demanding that our governments refrain from condemning Israel. We should not just sit and wait for this to happen. We should spread the word to believers around us so that they too are ready for what lies ahead. And we should already now be urgently communicating to our lawmakers their need to come out in solid defense and support of Israel in the period leading up to, including and following, the increasingly imminent Israeli strike. Without exception, the response at the meetings was positive. While the idea that God is moving to align the true Church with Israel, and that we are expected to choose where we will stand on this matter, was news to some, it was a message that resonated with each congregation and, in every instance, with the leadership. Each of the hosting pastors committed themselves personally, and urged their congregations collectively, to act. At least two leaders were moved to tears, and in one church the entire congregation came forward to publicly demonstrate their desire to respond. Some confessed having harbored a spirit of antisemitism, and prayed for forgiveness. While we fielded some probing questions, nowhere did we experience a rejection of what we had come to share. Thank God. Brochures inviting believers to Israel for the 2008 ICZC Feast of Tabernacles were made available at the meetings, and a number of people - including some who said they had previously not wanted to visit Israel out of fear or uncertainty - expressed a desire to attend. Believing the Feast to be a God-appointed time for us to meet with Him, and that one year, during this feast, He will reveal Himself to Israel in amazing ways, I pray that many will be open to the prompting of the Spirit to come up to Jerusalem and join us in worship there this year. To view the 2008 Feast itinerary and register online, go to www.israelmybeloved.com <http://www.israelmybeloved.com/> or send an email to iczc@iczc.org.il <mailto:iczc@iczc.org.il>. I am thankful to the Lord for all who made it possible for me to visit America in July, and am prayerfully planning to return - this time to Georgia, Alabama, Nashville and Missouri - in September. By then I believe this message will be only more urgently needed as the clock ticks towards an Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear facilities - and with elections in the United States by then just a few weeks away. The outcome of those elections will, of course, also have a major impact on America's relationship with Israel going forward. Should you wish us to visit your congregation or home church meeting in or near this part of the United States, please email me as soon as possible at zionwarrior@gmail.com <mailto:zionwarrior@gmail.com>. May God bless you, and may His peace be upon Israel!
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Monday, July 28, 2008
May I, an American citizen living in the United States, comment publicly on Israeli decision making?
by Daniel PipesJerusalem Post
July 28, 2008
Yoram Schweitzer wants me not to judge decisions made by the Israeli government. I recently criticized the Israeli government for its exchange with Hizbullah in "Samir Kuntar and the Last Laugh" (The Jerusalem Post, July 21); to this, the eminent counterterrorism expert at Tel Aviv University, Yoram Schweitzer challenged the appropriateness of my offering views on this subject. In "Not That Bad a Deal" (July 24) he explained to Jerusalem Post readers how the "contents and tone" of my analysis are "patronizing and insulting, overlooking as they do the fact that the government and public have the right to decide for themselves …, and to shoulder the resulting price." He also criticizes me for offering an opinion on Israeli issues from my "secure haven thousands of miles away." (read full article)
July 28, 2008
Yoram Schweitzer wants me not to judge decisions made by the Israeli government. I recently criticized the Israeli government for its exchange with Hizbullah in "Samir Kuntar and the Last Laugh" (The Jerusalem Post, July 21); to this, the eminent counterterrorism expert at Tel Aviv University, Yoram Schweitzer challenged the appropriateness of my offering views on this subject. In "Not That Bad a Deal" (July 24) he explained to Jerusalem Post readers how the "contents and tone" of my analysis are "patronizing and insulting, overlooking as they do the fact that the government and public have the right to decide for themselves …, and to shoulder the resulting price." He also criticizes me for offering an opinion on Israeli issues from my "secure haven thousands of miles away." (read full article)
Friday, July 25, 2008
JPost.com - Column One: The Obama-Bush presidency
Jul 24, 2008 23:11 Updated Jul 25, 2008 15:27
By CAROLINE GLICK
US Democratic presidential candidate Senator Barak Obama's trip to the Middle East has been a boon for his campaign's photo archive. The past week has seen the presumptive Democratic nominee feted by the leaders of Afghanistan, Iraq, Jordan, Israel and the Palestinian Authority.
(read full article)
By CAROLINE GLICK
US Democratic presidential candidate Senator Barak Obama's trip to the Middle East has been a boon for his campaign's photo archive. The past week has seen the presumptive Democratic nominee feted by the leaders of Afghanistan, Iraq, Jordan, Israel and the Palestinian Authority.
(read full article)
Stand for Israel - Tribute To A Champion Of Israel
A Tribute To A Champion Of Israel
July 25, 2008
Israel is about to lose one of its strongest and most gifted spokesmen. Dan Gillerman, who has been Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations for more than five years, is leaving the position. He made his final speech to the U.N. Security Council on July 22.
To say Gillerman's job was a challenge would be an understatement. Israel's Ambassador to the U.N. represents the Jewish state to a body that has consistently sided against Israel and with Israel's enemies. The U.N. has approved viciously anti-Israel measures such as the infamous "Zionism is Racism" resolution of 1975 (which was finally repealed in 1991, but only after much protest by Israel and… Read more »
July 25, 2008
Israel is about to lose one of its strongest and most gifted spokesmen. Dan Gillerman, who has been Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations for more than five years, is leaving the position. He made his final speech to the U.N. Security Council on July 22.
To say Gillerman's job was a challenge would be an understatement. Israel's Ambassador to the U.N. represents the Jewish state to a body that has consistently sided against Israel and with Israel's enemies. The U.N. has approved viciously anti-Israel measures such as the infamous "Zionism is Racism" resolution of 1975 (which was finally repealed in 1991, but only after much protest by Israel and… Read more »
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Who Really Cares About Our Soldiers?
by Naomi Ragen (19 July 2008)
My article "Infamy" has been widely circulated. The response has been overwhelmingly supportive. But what I would like to do is speak not to those who were "shocked and disgusted" by my admission that I was ashamed to be an Israeli after the release of Sami Kuntar, the baby-killer Hezbollah is so proud of who says he can't wait to kill again- but to those who disagree for reasons I can respect. In an article entitled: "Some Mistakes are Worth Making," Daniel Gordis quotes me without using my name and says that - unlike me - he feels proud of what Israel did.
(read full article)
My article "Infamy" has been widely circulated. The response has been overwhelmingly supportive. But what I would like to do is speak not to those who were "shocked and disgusted" by my admission that I was ashamed to be an Israeli after the release of Sami Kuntar, the baby-killer Hezbollah is so proud of who says he can't wait to kill again- but to those who disagree for reasons I can respect. In an article entitled: "Some Mistakes are Worth Making," Daniel Gordis quotes me without using my name and says that - unlike me - he feels proud of what Israel did.
(read full article)
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
JPost.com - Our World: The media and enduring narrative
Jul 8, 2008 9:33 Updated Jul 8, 2008 13:08
By CAROLINE GLICK
Last Wednesday's terror attack in Jerusalem was unique. Due to the fact that Husam Taysir Dwayat bulldozed his victims outside of Jerusalem Capitol Studios where many of the foreign television networks have their offices, his was one of only two attacks to have been caught live on camera. (read full article)
By CAROLINE GLICK
Last Wednesday's terror attack in Jerusalem was unique. Due to the fact that Husam Taysir Dwayat bulldozed his victims outside of Jerusalem Capitol Studios where many of the foreign television networks have their offices, his was one of only two attacks to have been caught live on camera. (read full article)
Saturday, July 5, 2008
JPost.com - Anatomy of a massacre
Jul 3, 2008 20:45 Updated Jul 4, 2008 6:30
By CAROLINE GLICK
Government and police spokesmen would have us believe that the carnage in Jerusalem on Wednesday was unavoidable. Husam Taysir Dwayat, the convicted rapist, burglar and drug dealer turned jihadist who mowed down innocent people with his bulldozer on Jaffa Road was not suspected of links to terrorist organizations. The sociopathic, violent criminal who had "returned" to Islam over the past month raised no red flags. There was nothing to be done. No one is to blame. (read full story)
By CAROLINE GLICK
Government and police spokesmen would have us believe that the carnage in Jerusalem on Wednesday was unavoidable. Husam Taysir Dwayat, the convicted rapist, burglar and drug dealer turned jihadist who mowed down innocent people with his bulldozer on Jaffa Road was not suspected of links to terrorist organizations. The sociopathic, violent criminal who had "returned" to Islam over the past month raised no red flags. There was nothing to be done. No one is to blame. (read full story)
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