Led by American evangelist Pat Robertson, thousands of Christian pilgrims gathered in the Holy Land on Sunday to express support for Israel.
In two Jerusalem appearances, Robertson praised Israel as part of God's plan and criticized Arab countries and some Muslims, saying their hopes to include Israeli-controlled land in a Palestinian state are part of "Satan's plan."
Robertson did offer a hint of rebuke for Prime Minister Ariel Sharon for his plan to withdraw from the Gaza Strip. Only God could decide on transfers of biblical land, Robertson said.
And, of course, God will express his real estate decisions through his messenger, Pat Robertson.
While the pilgrims are welcomed in Israel, the belief of some in a final, apocalyptic battle between good and evil - in which Jesus returns and Jews either accept him or perish - causes discomfort among Jews.
Understandable.
I'd really like to see the question put to President Bush. We already know that he doesn't believe that Jews can get into heaven. As a Christian, what are his thoughts on the Jews being thrown into the Lake of Fire when Christ returns?
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