A leading evangelical figure has written of the “ominous overtones” of the Archbishop of Canterbury’s warning against moving Britain’s Israel embassy to Jerusalem.
In an open letter to Justin Welby, the writer compared the promotion of a non-Jewish international Jerusalem to the presentation by Nazi theologians of an Aryan Jesus and a de-Judaized Bible.
The Anglican primate has warned that the embassy move would damage hopes of peace in the Middle East in view of the Palestinian claim on Jerusalem.
Describing herself as an English Anglican, Sister Anastasia Kennedy of the German-based Evangelical Sisterhood of Mary thanked the Archbishop for his endorsement of a service of repentance over historic Christian antisemitism in Oxford earlier this year.
In view of this, however, she found it hard to understand his public cautioning of the embassy move, suggesting that the conflict had nothing to do with where the embassy was situated, but everything to do with Palestinian rejection of a long succession of peace initiatives.
Sister Anastasia wrote:
“Coming from a church leader, your warning has ominous overtones. In Nazi Germany, theologians promoted an Aryan Jesus and a de-Judaized Bible. Is this any different from trying to promote a non-Jewish international Jerusalem? How can that serve the purposes of peace? Peace is possible only where there is truth.
“It seems like a subtle move to delegitimize Israel.”
Quoting her order’s founder, Mother Basilea Schlink, she pointed out that God’s covenant with Abraham does not speak of heavenly possession, but of an earthly one.
As serious as the current dilemma over Prime Minister Liz Truss and her government’s economic policies is, I feel it is a deliberate distraction of the enemy from something far more important even than our country’s future financial stability – clearly highlighted by this letter, to which I shall return.
It’s not the economy, stupid! I am of course parodying a comment made by a Clinton aide (“It’s the economy, stupid”) during the 1992 US Presidential campaign. But it’s so appropriate now as all-important issues of morality and spirituality are too readily swept under the carpet by our leaders, both secular and religious.
I am reminded of the story of how Lord Reith came to head up the BBC at its launch 100 years ago. He apparently knew nothing about radio, and had come to London to seek work. He duly went to church where he heard the preacher challenge: “Is there anyone here willing to stand up for the soul of the nation?” Reith stepped up to his task and helped keep the nation focused on the centrality of faith and righteousness. We would not otherwise have heard the amazing war-time lectures of C S Lewis, for example. But we have slipped badly in more recent times, and we sorely need someone like Sister Anastasia, who has weighed in on the embassy controversy sparked by the reported plans of a new Prime Minister struggling to hold on to her job.
The sister challenged: “If we as the British people fail to honour Israel by doing them the courtesy of acknowledging their ancient capital city, are we not acting against the express will of God? Will this not indeed bring His curse upon us as a nation?” (She was referring to Genesis 12:3 – God’s pledge to bless those who bless Israel, and curse those who don’t).
Sister Anastasia added:
“I belong to a community that grew out of a movement of repentance in Germany at the end of World War II. With hindsight, many of the future members saw a clear connection between failing God’s people Israel in their time of need and the bombing of German cities.
“I write with deep regret. Surely no-one watching the late Queen’s funeral will forget your sermon, which was truly outstanding. Nor has the Jewish community been remiss in expressing their gratitude for her life-long dedication for the good of our people.
“Given the obvious sympathy of the royal family for the Jewish people, I can’t help wondering at the implications of your warning about transferring the embassy. Such a warning surely places our new King in an uncomfortable position as nominal head of the Anglican Church.”
Indeed, Britain as a whole is an uncomfortable place right now, not least Downing Street and Buckingham Palace. We would all do well to lift up our eyes to where true help comes from. As the psalmist says: “My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” (Psalm 121:2) And verse 4 adds: “He who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.”
The Lord is watching our every move, both as individuals and a nation.
Charles Gardner is author of Israel the Chosen, available from Amazon; Peace in Jerusalem, available from olivepresspublisher.com; To the Jew First, A Nation Reborn, and King of the Jews, all available from Christian Publications International.
When will the world (maybe particularly Jewry) finally understand what kind of power Rome Papal is?
“I saw a woman sit upon a scarlet coloured beast, full of names of blasphemy, having seven heads and ten horns. And the woman was arrayed in PURPLE and SCARLET colour, and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand full of abominations and filthiness of her fornication: And upon her forehead was a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH. And I saw the woman drunken with the blood of the set apart one, and with the blood of the martyrs of Yeshua.” (Rev 17:3-5)
She represents the archenemy of HaShem, Yeshua, the Jewish people and any Gentiles who want to follow God. Her outward appearance is irrelevant; her words are irrelevant – ROME WILL NEVER EVER CHANGE!
If she had temporal power today, she would re-open her dungeons tomorrow. 50 million exterminated during the Dark Ages as per conservative estimates (150 million as per liberal estimates). Burning both Jewish and Gentile dissidents.
She put Jewry in ghettos and imposed the badge of shame already in medieval times, and she set up the Shoah! Yet people still listen to Francis’ ooze charming. WILL THE PEOPLE EVER LEARN? ROME WILL NEVER EVER CHANGE!!!
She is the last BEAST, the last Gentile Power prior to the millennial Shabbat – SHE WILL BE DESTROYED.
This is not about condemning any Catholic, YET Scripture warns:
“Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.” (Rev 18:4)
Messianic Jews who have succumbed to the “Holy Trinity” and idolize Yeshua as God Almighty may want to ponder the above verse too – HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH WHORE OF BABYLON!
Sadly, it appears that we live in a time where “political correctness” and “being non-judgmental” overrides truth. We are all soooo kind and tolerant that we would offer HaSatan a cup of tea (plus some biscuits on a side plate).
Is this article not mostly about the Episcopalian/Anglican church?
Why bring up Rome?
David, no offence, but your article includes a photo of a bishop arrayed in PURPLE, and you ask, “Why bring up Rome?” One peek into St. Peter’s Basilica during an elevation ceremony provides a sea of SCARLET (for cardinals) and PURPLE (for bishops). Where do you think Welby got his fashion from?
Rome Papal is called THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS (Rev 17:5). She is the mother of harlot churches such as the Anglican, Lutheran, or other of today’s “Protestant” denominations. Thanks to Rome, today, even the Seventh Day Adventists worship the “Blessed Holy Trinity”, i.e. the beast’s central dogma.
You seem to underestimate the control Rome Papal still wields. While she is in her death throes, she has managed to virtually lure all “Christians” into idolatry.
I am not a pot-smoking conspiracy freak, but Jesuit infiltration and indoctrination is very real (it can be found all over the Internet & in Christian bookshops).
Wow. Seems that might be writing off some folks who are earnestly seeking to serve their Creator.
David, I personally condemn no one, but I trust you know as well as I the many warnings in the Nazarene writ, such as:
“MANY will tell me on that day, ‘Adoneinu, adoneinu,’ did we not eat and drink in your name, and cast out demons, and do miracles? And I will tell them, ‘Depart from me, workers of lawlessness [avon].’ Mt 7:22-23
“Will only a few people be saved?” He answered, “Strive to enter through the narrow gate, because — I’m telling you! — MANY will be demanding to get in and won’t be able to.” (Luke 13:23-24)
On top of that, Rev 21:8 tells us that no idolaters will be saved, and no one who serves the beast (Rome). If the Trinity is an idol, shall we expect its adorers will be saved?
The above passages refer to Gentiles; all Jewish people will be saved (because all of Jewry will be cleansed from any idols and born again at the latest when the Messiah returns).
Today, hardly any Gentiles are regenerate. They are told, “Don’t worry about water immersion, just believe in Jesus!” “Don’t worry about Spirit immersion, just give your heart to Jesus.”
God will judge righteously. And yet, we are to TEST EVERYTHING. Far too many want mere man-made religion which makes them feel good. They want to look good and tell themselves what nice people they are; but smiling 24/7 and saying, “I love Jesus & I love Israel” won’t save a Gentile.
Well, I am generalizing a bit, but I think you know what I mean. The blunt truth is that the bulk of believing Gentiles (so-called “Christians”) will be incinerated at the Parousia – as typified by Sodom’s conflagration.
Also, Joshua & Caleb didn’t foreshadow Yisra’el, but the Gentiles. An idolatrous generation, which perished in the desert: 2 out of those who had left Egypt “WERE SAVED” (and God hasn’t changed).
Yeshua also said:
“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to [eternal] destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to [eternal] life, and only a few find it.” (Mt 7:13-14)
Again, the verse refers to the nations. Those on the broad way are NOT merely atheistic pagans; it speaks about supposed followers of Yeshua who follow Rome’s lawless, idolatrous counterfeit gospel.
Good for Sister Anastasia!
May the “lone voices” in the desert have an impact.