Palestine and Israel, Chapter 4 (part 1): The Trauma of the British Mandate

by John Ellis With her imperialistic hubris bolstering her confidence in her eventual success, England embraced her role as protectorate over Palestine. As it would turn out, England was in way over her head, culminating in England dumping the problem of Palestine in the United Nation’s lap in 1947, a little over a quarter of … Continue reading Palestine and Israel, Chapter 4 (part 1): The Trauma of the British Mandate

Palestine and Israel, Chapter 2 (part 1): The Balfour Declaration’s Foundation of Deceit

Sharif Hussein bin Ali, King of Hejaz “His Majesty’s Government view with favour the establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish People, and will use their best endeavours to facilitate the achievement of this object, it being clearly understood that nothing shall be done which may prejudice the civil and religious rights … Continue reading Palestine and Israel, Chapter 2 (part 1): The Balfour Declaration’s Foundation of Deceit

Kingdom Ethics: The American Revolution and Al Mohler’s Error

by John Ellis How should Christians view July 4, 1776? More specifically, what, if anything, does Kingdom ethics say about the American Revolution? This is a tricky topic to wade into because it carries the potential to increase unholy divisions within the Church. Unity is (should be) a hallmark of Christ’s Bride that serves to … Continue reading Kingdom Ethics: The American Revolution and Al Mohler’s Error