It seems those who hate Israel have taken particular joy in using their holidays as opportunities to mount assaults against them—on days when they might be least suspecting and least prepared.
New York marks 25 years after 9/11 in spectacle of hope and grief
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“On the eve of the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, New Yorkers and people from around the world converged in a spectacle of hope and grief at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum.” - CPost
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Look Back in Anger at 9/11
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“Sneering types dislike the contention that the United States was attacked ‘for its freedom.’ I do not. Regardless, we can surely agree that the United States was attacked with its freedom.
Remembering 9/11: A pastor's family on faith amid tragedy
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“Keith recounts walking to a pastors’ prayer meeting at the Empire State Building, learning of the first crash, watching the North Tower fall from an office window, and later handing out water to people walking home when transportation shut down.” - Denison
Waking up to terrorism Remembering a solemn day, and its aftermath, 24 years ago
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“If you are of a certain age, you knew exactly where you were that fateful day, 24 years ago. I was… working at a Christian ministry. The broadcast on a local Chicago talk show was interrupted by the news anchor, first with a low-key announcement that a ‘plane of some kind’ had hit one of the World Trade Center towers.” - World
One Year from October 7th: A Liturgy of Suffering and a Lexicon of Antisemitism
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“By the end of the day, over 1,200 Israelis—men, women, children, even babies—were slaughtered. For around 250 others, however, the terror was just beginning, to be followed by captivity in Gaza.” - Providence
Pressley, Leatherwood send letters to Biden, Congress in support of Israel
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“Ethics & Religious Liberty President Brent Leatherwood and Southern Baptist Convention President Clint Pressley submitted a joint letter… to both President Joe Biden and U.S. congressional leaders expressing Southern Baptists’ continued support for Israel.” - Baptist Press
A Good Week for Israel (Or: How to Think About the Death of the Wicked)
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“Any one of these kills would represent the most high-profile Israeli strike against an enemy of Israel since the October 7th attacks. Taken together, they are a strategic boon.” - Providence
If You’re Going to Stand, Now Is the Time
The United States was attacked in unprecedented waves of terrorism on Sept. 11, 2001. What followed was an immediate, passionate surge of patriotism, mingled with religious fervor. Many of us remember those days very clearly.
Our patriotism ran only so deep, however, and the spiritual connection was extremely shallow. After six months, the enthusiasm had largely faded away.
When Israel was attacked by Hamas in unprecedented waves of terrorism on Oct. 7, 2023, we would have expected a passionate surge of support for Israel, grounded in Biblical understanding.
A new Homeland Security guide aims to help houses of worship protect themselves
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“The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, an arm of Homeland Security, works with faith groups across the country to help them prepare for and prevent targeted violence against their facilities and their members.” - RNS
