Note: Fast forward to the 35:54 minute mark to hear my exchange with a Senator on the committee.
Here are some quotes from Missouri Senate Resolution 156 which alarmed us:
“Whereas, Israel has been granted her lands under and through the oldest deed, as recorded in the Torah or Old Testament, a tome of scripture held sacred and revered by Jews and Christians alike;”
A deed is a signed legal document that transfers ownership of an asset from one party to another. Deeds in the United States are not religious or sectarian documents
What is eternity?
“…Jerusalem as the eternal capital of Israel;”
Jerusalem has been captured and recaptured at least 20 times. It's been claimed by about as many countries and empires, and by three of the world's major religions.
There are many political and legal disputes around Jerusalem that have yet to be settled. However they will be settled it is unlikely a resolution will come based on theological or sectarian consensus.
Whatever your religious beliefs around the modern State of Israel, no sectarian or theological viewpoint should be endorsed and proclaimed by a civil, legislative body Constitutionally required not to establish religion in any form.
You can listen to the entire hearing (20:17m) or fast forward to 35:54m for my interesting exchange with a member of the committee.
