Thousands of Christians march in Jerusalem in support of Israel

Scores of Evangelical Christians marched in the Israeli capital city of Jersusalem to show support of the independent Jewish state.  Evangelical Christians are valient supporters of Israel, giving monetary relief, and political backing.  Evangelical's support of Israel is established in Christian Zionism, which prophesies a return of Jewish exiles back to the Holy Land.  The march was led by the International Christian Embassy of Jerusalem, an organization that attempts to strengthen Israel's ties with International Christian communities.  As a Jew I was surprised when I read this story.  I was not aware of the Evangelical Christian support of Israel, but I am grateful for it.  I was also surpised to read that another Christian group, the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, fundraises approximatly $110 million a year for various Israeli charities.  I believe if these two groups can continue their generosity towards Israel, it will help build Israel's relationship with a whole new population demographic, and that is a big step in moving foward towards complete religious tolerance.  




http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/thousands-of-christians-march-in-jerusalem-in-support-of-israel-1.468354