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| Bombed Israeli bus on display in U.S. |
| 2004-04-15 |
| Bus No. 19, which was attacked by a Palestinian suicide bomber in Jerusalem in January, will be used in a rally in support of Israel in front of the U.S. Capitol next month. The group Christians for Israel USA says the event – which has the theme "Terror, a one way ticket" – will mark the first time a bombed Israeli bus will be on display in the U.S. The rally is scheduled for May 6, the National Day of Prayer. The Jan. 29 attack killed 11 and wounded dozens more. Christians for Israel USA says it marked the 140th "homicide bombing" and that thus far, 577 people have been killed and 3,543 injured in such terror attacks throughout Israel. "We hope this historical bus trip brings to light, from a biblical perspective, the horror that Israelis face on their homeland on a daily basis," Dr. James M. Hutchens, president of the group and a retired Army brigadier general, said in a statement. "Many of the everyday activities we take for granted here in the United States – even something as simple as riding a bus – are literally life-threatening activities in Israeli daily life. Both Christians and Jews must stand together with the Israelis in their fight for freedom and peace." Speakers for the May 6 rally include Carrie Devorah, who is the sister of one of the passengers who died on Bus 19. Said the organization: "Christians for Israel will be taking Bus 19 on tour around the United States throughout the next year. We want to help Americans visualize the terror that Israelis face on a daily basis and to heighten the public conscience in regards to terror. Being able to come close to the bus, to look inside will remind people that this type of violence can occur anyplace, anytime, including right here in America. We hope it brings a refreshed understanding of the evil that the Jewish people and Israel face." Christians for Israel USA say the reason for using the bus is fourfold: "1. To show the unvarnished face of terrorism and the war we face in the 21st century; |
| Posted by:Mark Espinola |
| #7 . . . niggling concept of end times eschatology . . . 11 And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. 12 His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself. 13 And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God. 14 And the armies which were in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean. 15 And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God. 16 And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS. Revelation 19:11-16 "Niggling." Hmm, not the word I’d use -- I mean, what if they’re right? |
| Posted by: cingold 2004-04-15 6:25:34 PM |
| #6 So nobody has any questions about why a Christian organization is taking such a keen interest in Israeli affairs? I'd love to think this was all a matter of brotherly love. Unfortunately the niggling concept of end times eschatology keeps surfacing whenever I see this stuff. |
| Posted by: Zenster 2004-04-15 6:17:11 PM |
| #5 ACLU cease and desist law-suit filed in 5 4 3.. |
| Posted by: raptor 2004-04-15 4:53:29 PM |
| #4 I have a beter idea, make the people at CAIR ride in the bus on the back of a flatbed! Too much I guess but I like Frank's idea. Park it right out front with a sign: 'Religion of Peace!' |
| Posted by: Cyber Sarge (VRWC CA Chapter) 2004-04-15 11:48:39 AM |
| #3 Excellent idea, Frank! They should have the truck hauling it suffer some "mechanical difficulties" as it's driving by their office. In DC that would be: 453 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. |
| Posted by: Dar 2004-04-15 10:31:54 AM |
| #2 Frank, Excellent idea! Or in front of SKerry's campain headquarters. With a big sign 'Kerry's view of the future!'. |
| Posted by: CrazyFool 2004-04-15 9:35:33 AM |
| #1 park it in front of CAIR's office |
| Posted by: Frank G 2004-04-15 9:30:12 AM |