Thousands of Christians Petition President Bush
Washington, D.C. (Worthy News) – George W. Bush received a petition from Christians from across America encouraging him to stop his involvement in the “land for peace†process in Israel.
The petition with over 25,00 signatures, was initiated by Worthy News who was assisted by several other Christian organizations such as: Koenig’s International News, Bridges for Peace and the International Christian Zionist Center. The petition presented the Biblical foundation for supporting the nation of Israel and showed the importance of not parceling Israel’s covenant land.
“The petition was not originated as a political document, but a biblically based document that emphasizes what the Bible says about the land of Israel,†said George Whitten, editor of Worthy News. “It is our hope that the petition will touch the President in a unique way; that the President will better understand the eternal significance of the decisions he is making.â€
Bill Koenig, one of co-sponsors of the petition, added, “We as Americans are very concerned about it [the Roadmap for Peace agreement], for his sake, for our nations sake and for the sake of the nation of Israel. And we call on our President not to be a participant in the “land for peace” process.â€
“We call on believers throughout the world to pray for the peace of Jerusalem, and for peace in the Middle East,†Whitten concluded.
I Stand with Israel Petition
To: George W. Bush, President of the United States
WHEREAS we the undersigned recognize the Bible as the Word of God, eternal, unchanging, and of the authority of God. (2 Timothy 3:16)
WE AFFIRM the steadfast and permanent love of God for Israel and the Jewish people, as clearly declared in the Word of God. (Jeremiah 31:3)
WE AFFIRM the Abrahamic Covenant as stated in the Bible, which declares that those people, nations and leaders, who bless Israel shall be blessed, and those who curse her, shall be cursed. (Genesis 12:3; Zechariah 12:2-9)
WE AFFIRM the eternal covenant of God to Israel, and His promise and giving of the land of Israel to the Jewish people as their everlasting homeland, now and always as declared by His Word. (Genesis 17:7-9)
WE AFFIRM the regathering of the Jewish people to their ancient homeland and the rebirth of Israel as ordained and prophesied in the Scriptures, accomplished by His hand, and thus the right and Biblical mandate of Israel to exist in the land of Israel. (Ezekiel 36 and 37; Isaiah 11:11-12)
WE AFFIRM Jerusalem as the undivided eternal capital of Israel, and the biblical warning that any seeking to move or divide it shall do so at their peril. (Joel 3:16-21)
WE AFFIRM the resolve of Israeli citizens to stand and defend themselves against the onslaught of terror arrayed against them.
WE AFFIRM the call of God for all nations and governments, including all those of the Arab world, to recognize the right of Israel to exist, by His decree. (Zechariah 2:8)
WE AFFIRM our steadfast support of Israel, to exist, to thrive, and to defend her people against all that is arrayed against her.
THEREFORE WE PETITION the President and the United States Government to unequivocally support the state of Israel in her right to exist, in her struggle against terrorism, in her God given right to her land, and to Jerusalem, to stand unmoved, undivided, as her capital, her eternal city.
Mr. President, as a professing Christian, do you want to be remembered throughout all eternity as the man who divided God’s land against His promise? (Joel 3:2) – The one who divided God’s city? (Zechariah 12:1-3) – The one who touched the apple of God’s eye and compromised its security? (Zechariah 2:8) Or do you want to be remembered throughout all eternity as the man that stood resolutely, boldly and uncompromised with God’s nation Israel, undeterred by world opinion?