The Israeli sees his own country split into the three main religions, and he considers the fruits of each. The Jews are of the Jewish religion, the Arabs are either Christian or Moslem. Among the Arabs as a whole, there is not a great deal of difference between a Moslem's and a Christian's hatred of the Jew. Both Christian and Moslem Arabs have determined to throw Israel into the sea.

One of the oldest organizations of Arab terrorists--which has carried out terrorist acts for several decades--owes its formation to a self-acclaimed Marxist who also regards himself to be a Christian. One can often read in the Jerusalem papers statements such as the following: "Joseph Saalim, Christian Arab, killed one Israeli and wounded two others in a hand grenade attack against a moving car...." Active terrorism is a part of the life of both Christian and Moslem Arabs. At times, even clerical leaders have been known to aid terrorists.

Both Moslem and Christian Arabs are fiercely proud of their religions. Notwithstanding a few fine exceptions, Christian Arabs are no more cognizant of the New Birth than Moslem Arabs. This lack of spiritual understanding is not limited, of course, to Arabs. Can one say any more of the millions in the Christian nations of France, Germany or South America? And what about the Christians in America who are considered heathen in God's sight, regardless of the name they attach to themselves? Of course, a few Arabs have encountered the God of Israel through Jesus, the Son of God, just as a few French, etc., have. But in surveying Christendom as a whole, the true followers of Christ are a small minority in any country; certainly this is true in Arab countries.

Christian Arabs are highly suspicious of anyone, be he Moslem or Jew, who has converted to Christianity. In fact, many Arab Christians would look with disdain on such a person. To them it is a matter of tradition and family ties. Why would a Moslem want to become a Christian? Unthinkable! And a Jew who joins the ranks of Arab Christians would be a mystery indeed! Since each Moslem, Christian and Jew owes much to his family, nation and traditions, crossing over from one religion to another is unacceptable. Meanwhile, the message of salvation and the knowledge of a Living God, Who abides in every human being desiring Him, is virtually unknown.

I overheard a conversation between a lovely American tourist and a young Arab from Jerusalem. The Arab, a local hairdresser, happened to be a man of exceedingly low morals. The lady asked him in the best evangelical manner, "Are you a Christian?" He replied, "Oh, yes!" She answered, "Oh, I'm so happy to come halfway around the world and meet a Christian here. Thank the Lord!" The hairdresser was beaming. He was pleased that she was pleased about his being a Christian. Of course, neither one knew what the other was saying. She was talking about a spiritual experience; he, a cultural background.

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