Jerusalem A Center of Peace or Conflict

Jerusalem: A Center of Peace or Conflict? { Teresa Potter, OKAGE Teacher Consultant, Moore Public Schools

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Religion Name/ Founding Date Name of Scripture Name of God Followers Founder Symbol Of Faith House of Worship Key Nations Judaism c. 1700 BC Torah Yahweh 14 million Abraham Star of David Synagogue Israel United States Christianity c. 33 AD Bible Jesus Over 2 Billion Jesus Cross Church or Cathedral N. America S. America Europe Islam c. 600 AD Qur’an Allah Over 1 Billion Muhammad Crescent Mosque Indonesia Middle East N. Africa Video Link https: //theophiliacs. files. wordpress. com/2010/03/coexist. jpg Comparing the Three Religions

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The Jewish state of Israel was established in 1948. Was called Palestine and was home to Arab Muslims. Adjacent to Israel is the West Bank of the Jordan River where there has been a very long history of violent conflict. Governed by the Palestinian Authority, but occupied by Israeli military and 60% under Israeli control. http: //s. hswstatic. com/gif/willow/geography-of-west-bank 1. gif The Israeli military limits Palestinians’ places of residence and their movement. The Turbulent West Bank

In November 2012, Israel launched a serious offensive in response to Palestinian rocket attacks on Israel. Palestinians said that these strikes frequently kill innocent civilians. Violence erupted again in the summer of 2014. www. warsintheworld. chttp: //www. cbc. ca/gfx/images/news/maps/2010/07/13/map-israel-gaza. jpgom Gaza: another highly disputed area

“The media tries to paint this as two forces that we have to bring together and try to resolve their difference. One is terroristic and the other supports the core biblical values of life, liberty and justice. There really is no problem choosing sides between Hamas and Israel. The Palestinian people are the ones we love, along with the people of Israel, but the abuse of the tyrannical leaders of the Palestinians is just incalculable. Hamas is terrorizing its own people and the people of Israel, and if they had a chance, they’d terrorize America too. ” ~Dr. Paul de Vries, president of the New York Divinity School - http: //www. christianpost. com/news/christian-leaders-meet-in-ny-to-support-israel-say-hamas-conflict-is-adefining-issue-of-our-time-123880/ Christian Leaders Meet in NY to Support Israel; Say Hamas Conflict is a ‘Defining Issue of Our Time’