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1. It is the place where Jesus Christ was born, taught, crucified and resurrected.
2. It is the place where the first Church of Jerusalem was founded.
3. It is the place of birth of the disciples.
4. Since Christians also believe in the Old Testament the Holy Land is very important to them as it is for the Jews.
5. Jesus came "First for the Jews, then for the Gentiles." The Jewish people are still God's chosen, and it is their duty to carry the knowledge of God into the world.
It is one of the most sacred cities in the Christian religion as well as the Jewish and Muslim religions.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoIsrael was the birthplace of Christianity.
Christianity started in Bethlehem, which today is located in the Palestinian territories, but in ancient times, it was part of Israel.
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What is the percentage of professed Christians in Israel?
144,000 Israeli Christians.
How many Christians in israel?
There are approximately 120 000 - 140 000 Christians in Israel (around 2 percent of the population).
Are Christians persecuted in Israel?
AnswerChristians are not persecuted for being Christians in either Israel or the Palestinian territories. Arguably, Christian Arabs may be discriminated against for their ethnicity, but not for being Christians.
What other religions apart from Judaism find Israel important to them?
Christianity and Islam both find Israel important to them. Most Christians are willing to abide Jewish control of the region; most Muslims are less willing.
Where does it say you are to pray for Israel?
The Bible does not say that Christians should pray for Israel.
Does Israel celebrate Easter?
There are some Christians in Israel who do celebrate Easter, but the Jews and Moslems in Israel do not celebrate it.
Holy city for christians?
Jerusalem, Israel.
Is Israeli a Muslim country?
No Israel is a Jewish country. ______________________________ Israel is a Jewish majority country. There are also Muslims and Christians in Israel.
Are majority of the Israelis Christians?
No as in Israel most are Jews.
Who loves Israel?
Many American Jews and Christians love Israel. Not everyone agrees with its current government, but the majority of Americans respect Israel and see it as an ally. Jews the world over love Israel, since it is a part of their religious heritage; but many Evangelical Christians also love Israel, because it is related to where Jesus lived and preached, and where these Christians believe he will one day return.
Does Israel recognize Christmas?
Other than among the Christians living there, Christmas is not acknowledged in Israel.
Who do Christians side with over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
It depends entirely on the Christian. However, most Christians in the United States support Israel over Palestinian and most Christians in the Islamic World support Palestine over Israel.
