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God's Peace Plan
for the Holy Land
A Peace Plan for Israel/Palestine
conforming to guidelines from the Bible and Qur’an
presented by
Robert Leon Mendelson
Copyright December 2010.
All rights reserved. However, anyone may legally copy any part of this proposal
and share it with others, as long as no money or other form of financial exchange
and/or barter is involved. Eventually, when there are any proceeds, they'll go to
God through His people. (See page 17, Reparations)
2
Table of Contents
Preface
page 3
Chapter 1
God's Peace Plan for the Holy Land
page 9
Chapter 2
Who Are The Palestinians?
page 24
Chapter 3
Who Are The Ashkenazi Jews?
page 38
Closing
page 52
All high-lighting by use of boldface type, italics, underlining, color, and font size
have been added by myself unless specifically noted otherwise. All Bible passages
in this book are from the New International version (NIV), but were cross-checked
with the "King James", "New American" (Catholic), and "New World Translation"
versions for accuracy. All Old Testament passages were also cross-checked with
"The Jewish Study Bible" and "The Torah: The Five Books Of Moses".
All passages from the Qur'an are from the J.M. Rodwell translation, but were
cross-checked for accuracy with the M. Pickthall and M.H. Shakir translations.
While text for all three versions is virtually identical, literary style of the
M.Shakir and Pickthall versions is somewhat archaic [less readable], so they’re
used only to verify accuracy of Rodwell's translation. However, Rodwell's version
only numbers every tenth verse, so verse numbering from Pickthall is used, instead.
Wherever you see the word “Sura”, the passage is from the Qur’an.
Otherwise, the passage is from a book in the Bible.
To remain objective, personal titles that may offend any of the three faiths
have been omitted. Proper names only are used unless a cited source includes
a personal honorific in the passage. 3
Preface
“God’s Peace for the Holy Land*”? Isn’t that a presumptuous title? Please allow
me to explain. First, since the sacred books of Judaism, Christianity and Islam
provide the guidelines supporting this solution, and since I wasn’t the one who
wrote them, calling them “God’s” seems fair. That’s why the words “presented by”
precede my name on the title page. Second, this book in no way proselytizes or
puts one religion above another. Nor does it openly or subtly encourage anyone to
convert to anything. What it does is take into account something without which
attaining peace in the Holy Land (Israel/Palestine) will forever be unattainable.
That “something” is the sacred messages delivered to each of the peoples involved
in the dispute. In this case, referencing the sacred books is more than some dry,
scholarly exercise or even a gesture of courtesy. Without taking the sacred books
into account, peace in the Holy Land will be near, if not completely, impossible.
What it boils down to is this: there are two groups of people, Palestinians and
Ashkenazi Jews (a.k.a. “Khazars”/“Eastern European Jews”) living in the Holy Land
and who appear to be genetically unrelated. In general, the belief systems
(religions) of both groups seem to direct them to subjugate and/or expel the other
group based on their being alien interlopers. Since millions of participants believe
this, and because their beliefs lead to acts of violence, finding a solution that
permits peace requires referencing their sacred literature.
Some may say the conflict has nothing to do with religion, but if this were so,
Jews wouldn’t claim “God gave us this land”. There’d be no point in doing so if it
had no importance to people. And Iran, a Persian nation, would have little interest
in a conflict concerning Semitic peoples several hundred miles away. It’s the
religious connection that brings Muslims of diverse backgrounds together in
support of Palestinians. Nor would millions of American Christians support Israel
without that support based on how they’re taught to read their Bibles.
Palestinians and their supporters believe Palestinians have indigenous rights
to the land. Jews see Palestinians as outsiders who occupied their land after
they’d been defeated and exiled by the Romans about 2000 years ago. Most
Christians agree with that point of view, so they support Israel. Unless both
parties can trace concurrent historical roots there, the sacred traditions of
all involved parties will continually be used to promote conflict.
* About using the term “Holy Land”; All land on this Earth is holy. But, rather
than spell out “Israel and the West Bank and Gaza” or saying “Israel” and
offending Palestinians or “Palestine” and offending Israelis, since people are
already are familiar with “the Holy Land”, we’ll go with that. 4
Genetic testing has found only the vaguest connection between Palestinians
and Ashkenazi Jews. Certainly not the extent one would expect if they were all
descended from a common forefather a few thousand years ago. Nor is there
much, if any, archaeological evidence that can prove anything. We know that
physical evidence can disappear over time, and that tribes migrate from one area
to another. We also know many tribes/cultures are mixed race, where everyone
may not descend from a (recently) common ancestor. All these elements are
present in the mystery of where the Ashkenazi originated. The same holds true
for Palestinians.
If it could be proved both groups were mutual parties to an ancient land-sharing
agreement, peace would be much easier to achieve. Then, neither side would be
perceived as thieves and villains. Neither side’s religion would command them to
harm the other. People everywhere would act much more even-handedly towards
members of either group. On the other hand, if this can’t be proven, continued
misery and wars overseas are inevitable. Perhaps even the mega-death nuclear
Armageddon so many Fundamentalists believe in might occur.
The only way to prove both groups belong and have an ancient agreement is
through referencing their sacred books, both those unique to each group and
those all parties share in common. To some extent, the sacred books contain
historical accounts. When adversaries of different faiths agree on the same
historical account found in one book, that’s powerful, though circumstantial,
evidence the account is true. In addition, if the account in one religion’s book
supports the historical claims of their adversaries from another religion,
that’s also powerful circumstantial evidence. Ironically, when we consult the
sacred books, we find the Bible provides proof Palestinians belong and Muslim
sacred literature provides the key proof Ashkenazi Jews belong. These topics
are covered in depth in chapters 2 and 3. Once this is proven, the sacred books
go further, providing the details for peace along the lines of this peace plan,
which is presented in chapter 1.
While there’s value in evidence found in books special to a particular religion,
when it comes to formulating a peace agreement, it’s much better if it’ comes
from a sacred source all parties hold as sacred. As it so happens, Judaism,
Christianity, and Islam all share a portion of sacred literature in common and
all disregard it in general. The shared sacred literature is the Old Testament.
Despite the fact many people perceive the Old Testament as being “Jewish”,
in practice it has as much impact on most Jews as it does with either Christians
or Muslims. Both Orthodox and Hasidic Jews rely more heavily on books written
after the Old Testament, which include the Talmud and Mishnah, as well as an 5
oral tradition. Nevertheless, a Jewish adage says to “Kiss the Torah” brings one
prosperity and a long life. “Kissing the Torah” means connecting back to the
Old Testament. So, Jews should be more open to a peace plan from a sacred
book from their roots, not one dictated by the New Testament or Qur’an.
For Christians, the Old Testament has mixed value. They’re taught that Jesus
freed them from the Law (i.e., Old Testament), so the emphasis is much greater
on the New Testament. Despite that, Jesus made the following statement…
Matthew 5:17-19, Jesus;
17 "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets;
I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.
18 I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear,
not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen,
will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished.
19 Anyone who breaks one of the least of these commandments
and teaches others to do the same
will be called least in the kingdom of heaven,
but whoever practices and teaches these commands
will be called great in the kingdom of heaven."
One may argue that Jesus freed people from the Law, but that was only if they
accepted him as Christ. Otherwise, they’d still be under the Law (Jews), which
hadn’t passed away. It still held for Jews. He then said anyone teaching people—
especially Jews—to break those commands would be “least in the kingdom of
heaven”. So, there ought to be some value for Christians in listening to what the
Law says regarding Jewish people in their own land. Consequently, Christians
should be able to support a Peace Plan crafted by God for Jews and Palestinians
in the book their ancestors revered. Next, we come to Islam and most Palestinians.
Sura 29:46;
Dispute not…with people of the Book;
And say ye, "We believe in what hath been sent down to us [Qur’an]
and what hath been sent down to you. [Old & New Testaments]
Our God and your God is one,..."
Sura 2:136;
Say ye: "We believe in God,
and that which hath been sent down to us [Qur’an],
and that which hath been sent down to Abraham
and Ishmael and Isaac and Jacob and the tribes [Joshua],
and in that was given to Moses, and to Jesus,
and that which was given to the prophets, from their Lord.
No difference do we make between any of them." 6
There are many other instances in which Muhammad told his people that
the books of the Bible were confirmed. Again, one can argue theology, but
Muslims have a choice as to whether they wish to read the Qur’an for life or
for death. Making use of the Old Testament for a solution meant for the
members of both tribes currently in the Holy Land in no way places Muslims
in other lands under any constraints in their own land. The following passage
is quite specific regarding the value of the Old Testament—properly applied;
Sura 46:12;
But before the Koran was the Book of Moses, a rule and a mercy;
and this Book confirmeth it (the Pentateuch)—in the Arabic tongue—
that those who are guilty of that wrong may be warned,
and as glad tidings to the doers of good."
“glad tidings” to “doers of good”. Muslims are supposed to be “doers of good”.
Using Old Testament Law for the descendents of those it was originally given to
in the same land in which it was originally received doesn’t violate shariah in the
least. Muhammad recited a verse including a reference to David (from the Bible)
Sura 6:85;
And we gave him Isaac and Jacob, and guided both aright;
and We had guided…among the descendants of Abraham, David …”
David said something pertinent to the situation:
Psalm 19:9-11, David;
9…The ordinances of the LORD are sure and altogether righteous.
10 They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold;
they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.
11 By them is your servant warned;
in keeping them there is great reward.”
And last, an Old Testament prophecy of particular interest for Muslims
throughout the Middle East from Isaiah…
Isaiah 19:25;
The LORD Almighty will bless them, saying,
"Blessed be Egypt my people, Assyria [Iraq] my handiwork,
and Israel my inheritance."
There is value for all people to make use of this wonderful tool for peace.
Without it, well, the next two passages sum up what Muslims will do.
The first passage explains how the situation in the Holy Land is seen by
Muslims worldwide and how it effects their relations with America. 7
Sura 60:7-9;
7 God will, perhaps, establish good will between yourselves
and those of them whom ye take to be your enemies:
God is powerful: and God is gracious, merciful.
8 God doth not forbid you to deal with kindness and fairness
towards those who have not made war upon you on account of your religion,
or driven you forth from your homes:
for God loveth those who act with fairness.
9 Only doth God forbid you to make friends of those who,
on account of your religion,
have warred against you,
and have driven you forth from your homes,
and have aided [America & the West] those [Israel] whom drove you forth:
and whoever maketh friends of them are wrongdoers."
Palestinians weren’t allowed to return to their homes after the war in 1948.
Then, after the 1967 war, more Palestinians were displaced. The majority of
Palestinians are Muslims, and whether rightly or wrongly, injustices committed
by Israel against Palestinians are perceived as injustices against Muslims as a
religion. According to this belief, verse 9 forbids all Muslims from making peace
with either Israel or anyone who supports Israel until this issue is resolved.
To understand what this next one is saying, understand that when Jews follow
the Torah and Old Testament, they’re included as “faithful”, too.
Sura 49:9-10;
9 If two bodies of the faithful are at war,
then make ye peace between them;
and if one of them wrong the other,
fight against that party which doth the wrong,
until they come back to the precepts of God;
if they come back, make peace between them with fairness,
and act impartially; God loveth those who act with impartiality.
10 Only the faithful [those who obey God's statutes] are brethren;
wherefore make peace between your brethren;
and fear God, that ye may obtain mercy."
The command to Muslims is for un-ending war until all parties abide by the
“precepts of God”. For Israelites, the precepts for sharing the land were placed
in the Old Testament. There was no need for covenants regarding land sharing
in the Holy Land to be duplicated in the Qur’an. Nor does referencing them in
any way make a Muslim disobedient to God. On the contrary—it enables them
to receive God’s mercy. 8
Perhaps as a brief antidote to all the doom and gloom Armageddon prophecies
we’re all tired of, here’s some prophecies foretelling good…
Hosea 11:9;
I will not carry out my fierce anger,
nor will I turn and devastate Ephraim [Palestinians].
For I am God, and not man--the Holy One among you.
I will not come in wrath."
Isaiah 54:13-14; 13 All your sons will be taught by the LORD,
and great will be your children's peace.
14 In righteousness you will be established:
Tyranny will be far from you; you will have nothing to fear.
Terror will be far removed; it will not come near you."
Isaiah 55:12; You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace;…"
Isaiah 19:23-25;
23 In that day there will be a highway from Egypt to Assyria.
The Assyrians will go to Egypt and the Egyptians to Assyria.
The Egyptians and Assyrians will worship together.
24 In that day Israel will be the third, along with Egypt and Assyria,
a blessing on the earth.
25 The LORD Almighty will bless them, saying,
"Blessed be Egypt my people, Assyria my handiwork,
and Israel my inheritance."
For peaceful, salvation prophecies to come true along with the doom and gloom
prophecies, the latter are fulfilled allegorically through the destruction of ungodly
systems and governments which oppress people, not literally by nuclear war.
Which way do you think God wants them fulfilled?
Jeremiah 31:31, 32, 1;
31 "The time is coming," declares the LORD,
"when I will make a new covenant
with the house of Israel and the house of Judah.
32 It will not be like the covenant I made with their forefathers
when I took them by the hand to lead them out of Egypt,
because they broke my covenant,…"
1 "At that time," declares the LORD,
"I will be the God of all the clans of Israel, and they will be my people.”
According to verse 32, this new covenant for Israelites will be different than
the first one because both parties broke the old covenant. That’s why their
descendents are still fighting today. Things change. Some elements of their new
covenant will be different than the last one. Now, let’s see what that looks like…
for the Holy Land
A Peace Plan for Israel/Palestine
conforming to guidelines from the Bible and Qur’an
presented by
Robert Leon Mendelson
Copyright December 2010.
All rights reserved. However, anyone may legally copy any part of this proposal
and share it with others, as long as no money or other form of financial exchange
and/or barter is involved. Eventually, when there are any proceeds, they'll go to
God through His people. (See page 17, Reparations)
2
Table of Contents
Preface
page 3
Chapter 1
God's Peace Plan for the Holy Land
page 9
Chapter 2
Who Are The Palestinians?
page 24
Chapter 3
Who Are The Ashkenazi Jews?
page 38
Closing
page 52
All high-lighting by use of boldface type, italics, underlining, color, and font size
have been added by myself unless specifically noted otherwise. All Bible passages
in this book are from the New International version (NIV), but were cross-checked
with the "King James", "New American" (Catholic), and "New World Translation"
versions for accuracy. All Old Testament passages were also cross-checked with
"The Jewish Study Bible" and "The Torah: The Five Books Of Moses".
All passages from the Qur'an are from the J.M. Rodwell translation, but were
cross-checked for accuracy with the M. Pickthall and M.H. Shakir translations.
While text for all three versions is virtually identical, literary style of the
M.Shakir and Pickthall versions is somewhat archaic [less readable], so they’re
used only to verify accuracy of Rodwell's translation. However, Rodwell's version
only numbers every tenth verse, so verse numbering from Pickthall is used, instead.
Wherever you see the word “Sura”, the passage is from the Qur’an.
Otherwise, the passage is from a book in the Bible.
To remain objective, personal titles that may offend any of the three faiths
have been omitted. Proper names only are used unless a cited source includes
a personal honorific in the passage. 3
Preface
“God’s Peace for the Holy Land*”? Isn’t that a presumptuous title? Please allow
me to explain. First, since the sacred books of Judaism, Christianity and Islam
provide the guidelines supporting this solution, and since I wasn’t the one who
wrote them, calling them “God’s” seems fair. That’s why the words “presented by”
precede my name on the title page. Second, this book in no way proselytizes or
puts one religion above another. Nor does it openly or subtly encourage anyone to
convert to anything. What it does is take into account something without which
attaining peace in the Holy Land (Israel/Palestine) will forever be unattainable.
That “something” is the sacred messages delivered to each of the peoples involved
in the dispute. In this case, referencing the sacred books is more than some dry,
scholarly exercise or even a gesture of courtesy. Without taking the sacred books
into account, peace in the Holy Land will be near, if not completely, impossible.
What it boils down to is this: there are two groups of people, Palestinians and
Ashkenazi Jews (a.k.a. “Khazars”/“Eastern European Jews”) living in the Holy Land
and who appear to be genetically unrelated. In general, the belief systems
(religions) of both groups seem to direct them to subjugate and/or expel the other
group based on their being alien interlopers. Since millions of participants believe
this, and because their beliefs lead to acts of violence, finding a solution that
permits peace requires referencing their sacred literature.
Some may say the conflict has nothing to do with religion, but if this were so,
Jews wouldn’t claim “God gave us this land”. There’d be no point in doing so if it
had no importance to people. And Iran, a Persian nation, would have little interest
in a conflict concerning Semitic peoples several hundred miles away. It’s the
religious connection that brings Muslims of diverse backgrounds together in
support of Palestinians. Nor would millions of American Christians support Israel
without that support based on how they’re taught to read their Bibles.
Palestinians and their supporters believe Palestinians have indigenous rights
to the land. Jews see Palestinians as outsiders who occupied their land after
they’d been defeated and exiled by the Romans about 2000 years ago. Most
Christians agree with that point of view, so they support Israel. Unless both
parties can trace concurrent historical roots there, the sacred traditions of
all involved parties will continually be used to promote conflict.
* About using the term “Holy Land”; All land on this Earth is holy. But, rather
than spell out “Israel and the West Bank and Gaza” or saying “Israel” and
offending Palestinians or “Palestine” and offending Israelis, since people are
already are familiar with “the Holy Land”, we’ll go with that. 4
Genetic testing has found only the vaguest connection between Palestinians
and Ashkenazi Jews. Certainly not the extent one would expect if they were all
descended from a common forefather a few thousand years ago. Nor is there
much, if any, archaeological evidence that can prove anything. We know that
physical evidence can disappear over time, and that tribes migrate from one area
to another. We also know many tribes/cultures are mixed race, where everyone
may not descend from a (recently) common ancestor. All these elements are
present in the mystery of where the Ashkenazi originated. The same holds true
for Palestinians.
If it could be proved both groups were mutual parties to an ancient land-sharing
agreement, peace would be much easier to achieve. Then, neither side would be
perceived as thieves and villains. Neither side’s religion would command them to
harm the other. People everywhere would act much more even-handedly towards
members of either group. On the other hand, if this can’t be proven, continued
misery and wars overseas are inevitable. Perhaps even the mega-death nuclear
Armageddon so many Fundamentalists believe in might occur.
The only way to prove both groups belong and have an ancient agreement is
through referencing their sacred books, both those unique to each group and
those all parties share in common. To some extent, the sacred books contain
historical accounts. When adversaries of different faiths agree on the same
historical account found in one book, that’s powerful, though circumstantial,
evidence the account is true. In addition, if the account in one religion’s book
supports the historical claims of their adversaries from another religion,
that’s also powerful circumstantial evidence. Ironically, when we consult the
sacred books, we find the Bible provides proof Palestinians belong and Muslim
sacred literature provides the key proof Ashkenazi Jews belong. These topics
are covered in depth in chapters 2 and 3. Once this is proven, the sacred books
go further, providing the details for peace along the lines of this peace plan,
which is presented in chapter 1.
While there’s value in evidence found in books special to a particular religion,
when it comes to formulating a peace agreement, it’s much better if it’ comes
from a sacred source all parties hold as sacred. As it so happens, Judaism,
Christianity, and Islam all share a portion of sacred literature in common and
all disregard it in general. The shared sacred literature is the Old Testament.
Despite the fact many people perceive the Old Testament as being “Jewish”,
in practice it has as much impact on most Jews as it does with either Christians
or Muslims. Both Orthodox and Hasidic Jews rely more heavily on books written
after the Old Testament, which include the Talmud and Mishnah, as well as an 5
oral tradition. Nevertheless, a Jewish adage says to “Kiss the Torah” brings one
prosperity and a long life. “Kissing the Torah” means connecting back to the
Old Testament. So, Jews should be more open to a peace plan from a sacred
book from their roots, not one dictated by the New Testament or Qur’an.
For Christians, the Old Testament has mixed value. They’re taught that Jesus
freed them from the Law (i.e., Old Testament), so the emphasis is much greater
on the New Testament. Despite that, Jesus made the following statement…
Matthew 5:17-19, Jesus;
17 "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets;
I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.
18 I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear,
not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen,
will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished.
19 Anyone who breaks one of the least of these commandments
and teaches others to do the same
will be called least in the kingdom of heaven,
but whoever practices and teaches these commands
will be called great in the kingdom of heaven."
One may argue that Jesus freed people from the Law, but that was only if they
accepted him as Christ. Otherwise, they’d still be under the Law (Jews), which
hadn’t passed away. It still held for Jews. He then said anyone teaching people—
especially Jews—to break those commands would be “least in the kingdom of
heaven”. So, there ought to be some value for Christians in listening to what the
Law says regarding Jewish people in their own land. Consequently, Christians
should be able to support a Peace Plan crafted by God for Jews and Palestinians
in the book their ancestors revered. Next, we come to Islam and most Palestinians.
Sura 29:46;
Dispute not…with people of the Book;
And say ye, "We believe in what hath been sent down to us [Qur’an]
and what hath been sent down to you. [Old & New Testaments]
Our God and your God is one,..."
Sura 2:136;
Say ye: "We believe in God,
and that which hath been sent down to us [Qur’an],
and that which hath been sent down to Abraham
and Ishmael and Isaac and Jacob and the tribes [Joshua],
and in that was given to Moses, and to Jesus,
and that which was given to the prophets, from their Lord.
No difference do we make between any of them." 6
There are many other instances in which Muhammad told his people that
the books of the Bible were confirmed. Again, one can argue theology, but
Muslims have a choice as to whether they wish to read the Qur’an for life or
for death. Making use of the Old Testament for a solution meant for the
members of both tribes currently in the Holy Land in no way places Muslims
in other lands under any constraints in their own land. The following passage
is quite specific regarding the value of the Old Testament—properly applied;
Sura 46:12;
But before the Koran was the Book of Moses, a rule and a mercy;
and this Book confirmeth it (the Pentateuch)—in the Arabic tongue—
that those who are guilty of that wrong may be warned,
and as glad tidings to the doers of good."
“glad tidings” to “doers of good”. Muslims are supposed to be “doers of good”.
Using Old Testament Law for the descendents of those it was originally given to
in the same land in which it was originally received doesn’t violate shariah in the
least. Muhammad recited a verse including a reference to David (from the Bible)
Sura 6:85;
And we gave him Isaac and Jacob, and guided both aright;
and We had guided…among the descendants of Abraham, David …”
David said something pertinent to the situation:
Psalm 19:9-11, David;
9…The ordinances of the LORD are sure and altogether righteous.
10 They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold;
they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.
11 By them is your servant warned;
in keeping them there is great reward.”
And last, an Old Testament prophecy of particular interest for Muslims
throughout the Middle East from Isaiah…
Isaiah 19:25;
The LORD Almighty will bless them, saying,
"Blessed be Egypt my people, Assyria [Iraq] my handiwork,
and Israel my inheritance."
There is value for all people to make use of this wonderful tool for peace.
Without it, well, the next two passages sum up what Muslims will do.
The first passage explains how the situation in the Holy Land is seen by
Muslims worldwide and how it effects their relations with America. 7
Sura 60:7-9;
7 God will, perhaps, establish good will between yourselves
and those of them whom ye take to be your enemies:
God is powerful: and God is gracious, merciful.
8 God doth not forbid you to deal with kindness and fairness
towards those who have not made war upon you on account of your religion,
or driven you forth from your homes:
for God loveth those who act with fairness.
9 Only doth God forbid you to make friends of those who,
on account of your religion,
have warred against you,
and have driven you forth from your homes,
and have aided [America & the West] those [Israel] whom drove you forth:
and whoever maketh friends of them are wrongdoers."
Palestinians weren’t allowed to return to their homes after the war in 1948.
Then, after the 1967 war, more Palestinians were displaced. The majority of
Palestinians are Muslims, and whether rightly or wrongly, injustices committed
by Israel against Palestinians are perceived as injustices against Muslims as a
religion. According to this belief, verse 9 forbids all Muslims from making peace
with either Israel or anyone who supports Israel until this issue is resolved.
To understand what this next one is saying, understand that when Jews follow
the Torah and Old Testament, they’re included as “faithful”, too.
Sura 49:9-10;
9 If two bodies of the faithful are at war,
then make ye peace between them;
and if one of them wrong the other,
fight against that party which doth the wrong,
until they come back to the precepts of God;
if they come back, make peace between them with fairness,
and act impartially; God loveth those who act with impartiality.
10 Only the faithful [those who obey God's statutes] are brethren;
wherefore make peace between your brethren;
and fear God, that ye may obtain mercy."
The command to Muslims is for un-ending war until all parties abide by the
“precepts of God”. For Israelites, the precepts for sharing the land were placed
in the Old Testament. There was no need for covenants regarding land sharing
in the Holy Land to be duplicated in the Qur’an. Nor does referencing them in
any way make a Muslim disobedient to God. On the contrary—it enables them
to receive God’s mercy. 8
Perhaps as a brief antidote to all the doom and gloom Armageddon prophecies
we’re all tired of, here’s some prophecies foretelling good…
Hosea 11:9;
I will not carry out my fierce anger,
nor will I turn and devastate Ephraim [Palestinians].
For I am God, and not man--the Holy One among you.
I will not come in wrath."
Isaiah 54:13-14; 13 All your sons will be taught by the LORD,
and great will be your children's peace.
14 In righteousness you will be established:
Tyranny will be far from you; you will have nothing to fear.
Terror will be far removed; it will not come near you."
Isaiah 55:12; You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace;…"
Isaiah 19:23-25;
23 In that day there will be a highway from Egypt to Assyria.
The Assyrians will go to Egypt and the Egyptians to Assyria.
The Egyptians and Assyrians will worship together.
24 In that day Israel will be the third, along with Egypt and Assyria,
a blessing on the earth.
25 The LORD Almighty will bless them, saying,
"Blessed be Egypt my people, Assyria my handiwork,
and Israel my inheritance."
For peaceful, salvation prophecies to come true along with the doom and gloom
prophecies, the latter are fulfilled allegorically through the destruction of ungodly
systems and governments which oppress people, not literally by nuclear war.
Which way do you think God wants them fulfilled?
Jeremiah 31:31, 32, 1;
31 "The time is coming," declares the LORD,
"when I will make a new covenant
with the house of Israel and the house of Judah.
32 It will not be like the covenant I made with their forefathers
when I took them by the hand to lead them out of Egypt,
because they broke my covenant,…"
1 "At that time," declares the LORD,
"I will be the God of all the clans of Israel, and they will be my people.”
According to verse 32, this new covenant for Israelites will be different than
the first one because both parties broke the old covenant. That’s why their
descendents are still fighting today. Things change. Some elements of their new
covenant will be different than the last one. Now, let’s see what that looks like…