By JT – Feb 25,2018 – JORDAN TIMES
Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos III delivers a statement to the press as he stands next to the Custodian of the Holy Land Fr. Francesco Patton and Armenian Bishop Siwan (left), on Sunday, as they stand outside the closed doors of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem’s Old City (AFP photo)
AMMAN — Jordan on Sunday condemned the recent Israeli measures against Jerusalem’s churches and their properties, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.
State Minister for Media Affairs Mohammad Momani expressed the Kingdom’s rejection of the “systematic” measures by the Israeli authorities to alter the historical and legal status quo that exists in the holy city including the confiscation of properties and bank accounts of the city’s churches by the so-called “Jerusalem Municipality” under the pretext of not paying dues.
Momani, who is also the government’s spokesperson, said that such measures target the historical existence of Christians, who are a key component of Jerusalemites.
The minister underscored the Kingdom’s solidarity with the churches, which announced the closure of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in protest against the Israeli measures.
The official demanded the Israeli government to reverse the decisions and respect its commitment to international laws, which label Israel as the occupying force in East Jerusalem.
Momani stressed that Jordan, in its capacity as custodian of the Muslim and Christian sites in Jerusalem, will continue efforts aimed at enhancing the steadfastness of the Palestinians and protecting the holy places.
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The Muslim country of Jordan protests attacks on Christian Churches in Jerusalem. (to my knowledge) All Christian countries remain silent.
RAFIQ—Do you know why most Christian countries remain silent?—Can you guess it?
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Well, now-a-days they may be scared to be considered ‘anti-semitic’. (Israelis are good in this). However, even during the age of the crusades the Western Christians used to kill Eastern Christians. So may be they just do not care?
Rafiq— You may right some point— I think most Catholic ( not Protestant or evangelist) feel guilty when Empire Romawi accupied Israel for hundred years— many Jews killed, and fleed to abroad, very sad and heartbreaking too.
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actually old European history does not show a large influx of Jews from Palestine / Israel in the olden days. Give me a quotation if you have one. Consequently we are back to my proofs that I have presented to you regarding the conversion to Judaism taking place in the Kazan empire. (Books written and presented by Jewish authors, Israeli historians actually. Do you need links again?. ‘The Thirteenth Tribe’ and ‘Invention of the Jewish people’. Go to Amazon dot come and get your copy.
Rafiq—thank you—I will try—but I still believe in Bible and Al Quran than what a writter wrote a Jews history.
Similarity—I strongly believe in Bible and Al Quran than a men created books like Hadith, History of prophets etc.
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