Modern state of Israel

Syllogism on Israel

The Syllogism

  1. God Says the Intentional Eradication of the Jewish People is Always Wrong
  2. A Palestinian State Would Do That
  3. Therefore, a Palestinian State Is Wrong

Breaking the Premise Down

"God Says..."

Morality begins and ends with God

Romans 2:14-16 - NASB

For when Gentiles who do not have the Law do instinctively the things of the Law, these, not having the Law, are a law to themselves, in that they show the work of the Law written in their hearts, their conscience bearing witness and their thoughts alternately accusing or else defending them, on the day when, according to my gospel, God will judge the secrets of men through Christ Jesus.

"...the Intentional"

Intent matters. Accidental harm is one thing — intentional another

Exodus 21:12-14 - NASB

'He who strikes a man so that he dies shall surely be put to death. 'But if he did not lie in wait for him, but God let him fall into his hand, then I will appoint you a place to which he may flee. 'If, however, a man acts presumptuously toward his neighbor, so as to kill him craftily, you are to take him even from My altar, that he may die.

"...Eradication"

Entails the complete annihilation

"...of the Jewish People"

Those who seek their harm seek to harm the Apple of God's Eye

Zechariah 2:8 - NASB

For thus says the LORD of hosts, 'After glory He has sent me against the nations which plunder you, for he who touches you, touches the apple of His eye.

"... is Always Wrong."

There are no exceptions.

Jeremiah 31:37 - NASB

Thus says the LORD,
"If the heavens above can be measured
and the foundations of the earth searched out below,
then I will also cast of all the offspring of Israel
for all that they have done," declares the LORD.

A Palestinian State Would Do That

Conclusion

Therefore, a Palestinian state is wrong.