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Loyal citizens or traitors to the nation? Messianic Jews in relation to the State of Israel
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RESEARCH OBJECTIVE: The aim of the article is to present the complicated relations between the Messianic Jews and the contemporary Israeli state.
THE RESEARCH PROBLEM AND METHODS: The problem raised concerns the religious discrimination of members of the Messianic Movement and the influence of biblical ideas on the formation of their attitude towards the modern state of Israel. A research method was used to analyze texts and synthesize conclusions about the problem.
THE PROCESS OF AGRUMENTATION: It consists of several parts. The introduction provides a proper definition of the Messianic Movement. In the further part of the article the process of its origin is described, indicating important historical aspects leading to its creation. Then the attitude of believers in Jesus Jews towards the modern state of Israel is shown, taking into account its biblical context. The last chapters present the issue of religious discrimination taking place in Israeli society and its further implications.
THE RESEARCH RESULTS: The process of analysis concludes that the Messianic Jews are loyal citizens of the State of Israel, and at the same time are subject to constant religious discrimination. Changing this situation is a long and slow process.
CONCLUSIONS, INNOVATIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. The main conclusion is that the Israeli law needs to be amended to enable Jews who believe in Jesus to acquire citizenship under the Return Law. 2. Due to the changes in the Israeli media concerning the presentation of the Messianic Jews in a more objective way, it is possible to improve their reception in society in the long term. 3. The Messianic Jews have an unwavering loyalty to the State of Israel due to their strong religious beliefs.
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Messianic Jewish Movement ; Messianic Jews ; Messianic Judaism ; Religious Discrimination
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