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THERE IS NO GREATER GOOD THAN THE SAVING OF A LIFE

Pictured above from Left to Right: International Christian Broadcaster Earl Cox with Pastor John Hagee of
Christians United for Israel and Shep Alster, Co-Founder of Operation LifeShield

Since May 2007, international Christian broadcaster, Earl Cox, has been serving as the official spokesperson for Operation LifeShield; an emergency effort to provide transportable bus stop bomb shelters to areas of need in Israel. Speaking at two back to back Night to Honor Israel rallies in Atlanta and Charlotte this past Monday and Tuesday evenings, Cox called on each and every Christian and Jew in both audiences to step up in support of Israel by giving generously to the manufacture and placement of these shelters to help protect innocent Israelis living in southern Israel from incoming rockets launched daily by Hamas terrorists in Gaza. Joining Cox in this emergency campaign are his broadcast partner, Ben Kinchlow, and Pastor John Hagee of Christians United for Israel among others. The Monday night rally in Atlanta drew close to three thousand attendees. It was hosted at Trinity Chapel under the guidance of senior pastor Bishop Jim Bolin. The Atlanta and Charlotte rallies combined generated close to $60,000.00 to help support Operation LifeShield. To date, approximately twenty-five shelters have been deployed to southern Israel concentrating on the towns of Sderot and also Sha’ar Hanagev. “Depending on the size, Operation LifeShield transportable bomb shelters cost between $20,000.00 and $40,000.00 to manufacture, transport and place on site,” said Shep Alster, one of the two founders of Operation LifeShield. “While many shelters are already in place helping to save lives, many more are needed. Once adequate shelters have been placed in and near Israeli cities and towns bordering Gaza, our attention will shift to the north of Israel anticipating the need to help protect northern Israeli populations from the Hezbollah in Lebanon."

Trinity Chapel in Powder Springs, GA drew an audience estimated at close to 3000

For information on how YOU can become a LifeShielder,

please visit www.OperationLifeShield.com or www.IsraelAlways.org

ISRAEL ALWAYS NEWS UPDATE

For Release: December 27, 2007

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For Release: AM Tuesday, October 16, 2007

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     International Christian Broadcaster Calls for Prayer for Ariel Sharon

Having just returned from Jerusalem, Israel following his participation in the International Christian Embassy's annual Feast of Tabernacles celebration, American Christian broadcaster, Earl Cox, is calling on Christians worldwide to continue praying for Ariel Sharon; Israel’s fallen Prime Minister and war hero. In a recent conversation with a Jerusalem Post reporter Cox said, “While some, including me, may not have agreed with all of Mr. Sharon’s decisions and policies, one cannot deny his greatness as a war hero whom God used on the front lines for Israel. It is important,” continued Cox, “to keep in mind that many of the former Prime Minister’s decisions were often largely related to international pressure which Israel is always under from leaders around the world. As Christians in support of Israel, we must keep in mind that we do not have a say in the government of Israel as we are not Israeli citizens and we do not pay taxes in Israel. Our only mandate from God, as it relates to Israel, is to provide comfort and support and to pray for Israel and her people. The government of Israel is responsible to God and the citizens of Israel, not to me. God's hand is on Israel as it has always been. I do not believe the God of the universe is yet through with Mr. Sharon."

Since the day Ariel Sharon fell to a stroke, Cox has been calling on Christians across America and around the world to pray for the former Prime Minister and his family. During his frequent visits to Israel, Cox includes in his schedule visits to the hospital at Tel Hashomer where Sharon remains under medical care. “Even though it appears,” Cox said, “that the world has forgotten this great leader who was and is beloved by many of his countrymen, I am persuaded there are many who continue to offer prayers for him. One thing is for certain, as long as I breathe, I will remind the world that Sharon still breaths.” When asked by the Jerusalem Post reporter whether he felt Sharon was, indeed, still breathing, Cox replied, “I don’t pray and fast for dead people; only for the living.”

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International Christian Broadcaster, Earl Cox, calls on Christians attending annual celebration in Jerusalem to support portable bomb shelter project for Sderot, Israel

ICEJ Feast of Tabernacles Celebration draws 7000 Christians representing 100 countries

Speaking to the annual International Christian Embassy Feast of Tabernacles celebration in Jerusalem, Earl Cox called on the delegates, the largest gathering ever in the history of the ICEJ, to support Operation LifeShield. “Today,” Cox said, “we have the greatest opportunity to demonstrate Christian support for Israel and her people by providing portable bomb shelters to the towns of southern Israel near the Gaza border. These people, the people of Sderot and other southern towns, live under the constant daily threat of incoming rockets. We must act now. If we, as Christians, believe as we claim, silence is not an option. While we may not be able to stop the Kassams, we can help provide real safety and peace of mind. Saving lives, the lives of people whom God Himself calls “the apple of His eye,” requires that we respond with a 100% commitment.”

According to Cox, in his eight years of coming to Israel, he has not witnessed greater enthusiasm for a project than what is being displayed in support of Operation LifeShield. Cox and his broadcast partner, Ben Kinchlow, just returned from two weeks in the Holy Land representing Operation LifeShield at the Feast of Tabernacles. Cox said, “I have talked with American and Israeli people from all walks of life, including officials at the highest levels of government. All have pledged their wholehearted support for this humanitarian project.”

Cox has been traveling America for the past four months speaking to groups to raise awareness of the need and the funds to provide portable bomb shelters to Sderot. “The goal,” said Cox, “is to place a shelter at every bus stop in Sderot and in other areas which are also targets of Hamas.” Cox believes that by the end of the year enough funds will have been secured to make that goal a reality. “We have support and/or pledges from churches, synagogues, and many major Christian organizations including the International Christian Embassy, Christian Friends of Israel and Bridges of Peace,” said Cox. “I cannot help but be encouraged by the outpouring of generosity I have experienced thus far.”

For additional information on Operation LifeShield and other Israel Always projects in support of Israel, log on to www.IsraelAlways.org.

ARTICLE September 28th, 2007

The Atlanta Jewish Times online

SECURING ZION

    Sukkot crucial for bomb shelters

Michael Jacobs
Managing Editor

Christian Zionists from the United States will use the international Christian gathering of the Feast of Tabernacles in Jerusalem in the next week to raise money for Operation LifeShield, a nonprofit operation that is building prefabricated 20- and 40-person bomb shelters for Israel. The smaller shelters, which cost $18,000 apiece, are for bus stops. The larger shelters cost $36,000 and are for places such as schools and retirement homes.

"It's one project for Jews and Christians that we can all agree on that's needed. You can't find faults. It's the humanitarian thing to do," said Israel Always leader Earl Cox, who has traveled across the South this summer to raise money for the shelters. Commitments to donate shelters have come from churches, synagogues and individuals. The Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta is buying two shelters.

During a stop in Augusta, where a church pledged to buy two shelters, a wage-earner woman who saw Cox on TV contributed a check for $31,000. According to Cox, she said, "God said for me to give my total savings."

In Charleston, S.C., a woman who works two jobs for a living said she wanted to make a donation. He expected perhaps $100; he received $6,000.

It's that kind of excitement Cox hopes to tap during the Feast of Tabernacles, an annual Christian celebration of Sukkot organized by the 27-year-old International Christian Embassy Jerusalem, which claims to be the largest Christian Zionist organization in the world. It works to fulfill Isaiah 40:1 to comfort the Jewish people.

A crowd of 5,000 to 7,000 Christians is expected for the week, and they can view one of each kind of LifeShield shelter outside the convention center. Cox, fellow broadcaster Ben Kinchlow, and Atlanta-area Israel Always organizers Scott and Karen Allen will be among the American Christians promoting Operation LifeShield.

The Allens participated in an Israel Always mission to the front lines during the Second Lebanon War and had to huddle in a bathtub during a Katyusha missile attack, so they can share the experience of what it's like not to have a proper shelter.

Most of the Christians at the Feast will be from Europe, Cox said.

"Those people who come there may be of different denominations, but they're all there because of a love of Israel," Kinchlow said.

The Feast of Tabernacles observance, which the International Christian Embassy in Jerusalem has held for 27 years, is a source of controversy this year after a committee appointed by the Chief Rabbinate barred Jews from participating in the Sukkot parade or events at the convention center for fear that Christian missionaries would use the occasions to proselytize.

The Christian Embassy denied the charge. "The ICEJ has never conducted any missionary programs in Israel, and we clearly instruct our feast pilgrims against such activity during their stay here," said the Rev. Malcolm Hedding, the embassy's executive director.

"It's not a religious thing," Cox said. "They are there for Israel. ... They bring money. They bring help of all kinds." Feast pilgrims have already contributed $10,000 for shelters, and Cox is optimistic for a huge week of fundraising. "I don't want commitments," he said. "Commitments are great, and I know it takes time, but people who want to help need to stand up now."

He said the need is urgent in the south in Sderot and Ashkelon and across the north, but threats from Iran put all of Israel at risk.

"I feel so sorry for Israel and its people every day," said Cox, who will participate in a news conference for LifeShield this Sunday at the Feast of Tabernacles. "Israel will have protection for her people." [end]

ON THE ROAD RAISING FUNDS TO BUY PORTABLE BOMB SHELTERS FOR ISRAEL

Traveling throughout the Southeast talking to groups of pastors and other religious leaders concerning the need for portable bomb shelters in Israel, Earl stopped briefly in Augusta, Georgia where he met with Dr. Sandra Kennedy, senior pastor of Whole Life Ministries. After hearing of this need, Dr. Kennedy immediately purchased two bomb shelters and committed to at least one additional shelter. While in Augusta, Earl was a special guest on WBPI television, Channel 49. Dorothy Spaulding, host of the two hour television special, talked with Earl at length about Israel and Operation LifeShield. Breaking with tradition and in spite of her own fundraising needs, Mrs. Spaulding called upon her viewing audience to support this emergency campaign. Thanks to people like Sandra Kennedy and the congregation of Whole Life Ministries, and Dorothy Spaulding and the listeners of WBPI, untold numbers of Israelis will have a place to run for safety and comfort when their cities and towns come under attack.

Cox, along with his partner and fellow broadcaster, Ben Kinchlow, have set aside their regular schedules for the next six months to vigorously campaign for Operation LifeShield; perhaps the most important opportunity ever given to Christian and Jewish communities to help Israel in their war on terror. If you would like for Earl or Ben (or both) to come to your area to speak about this project, please email startwithme@IsraelAlways.org.

AMERICAN BROADCASTER HELPS LAUNCH PORTABLE AIR RAID SHELTERS IN ISRAEL

May 22, 2007 Joining Sderot’s Mayor Eli Moyal Sunday at a press conference at Jerusalem’s Teddy Stadium, international Christian broadcaster, Earl Cox, enthusiastically pledged his support for Sderot, Israel where Palestinians have bombarded them with Kassam rockets for the last five months.

Traveling in Israel for the last two weeks, Cox came in contact with an organization called Operation LifeShield. Their mission is to provide air raid shelters to schools, sports fields, and all open public spaces where there is a danger of rocket and missile attacks from Gaza and Southern Lebanon. Mr. Cox pledged his support to Operation LifeShield and, once again, to Israel and the Jewish people. Since founding Front Page Jerusalem Global Radio Network, now international in scope, Cox has become a fixture of pro-Israel advocacy with officials in the State of Israel and the Jewish people welcome him with appreciation. Cox is asking the Christian community worldwide to join him in his quest to help create, maintain, and sustain a safe Israel. Since 2000, Cox has come to the aid of Israel and the Jewish people as they fight terrorism around the clock. Last summer when Hezbollah launched the unprovoked kidnappings of IDF soldiers instigating the Second Lebanon War, Cox organized a group of 27 volunteers who flew to Israel traveling to the northern border to demonstrate their support for Israel and her people.

Here are excerpts from his speech delivered at Teddy Stadium on Sunday:

“I cannot think of a place I would rather be today than at this ceremony to launch a campaign to raise funds for portable bomb shelters to protect innocent Israelis from barbaric attacks by radical Muslims. It is an honor for me to be among the first to make a contribution to this worthy endeavor. As the co-host of Front Page Jerusalem Global Radio Network, the most listened to radio network from Israel to America targeting Christian audiences, and the founder of Israel Always, I pledge to do all within my power to help Operation LifeShield accomplish their goal of providing 32 portable bomb shelters to Israel.”

“During the Second Lebanon War, I personally experienced how difficult it was for Israelis to live in hot, musty bomb shelters sometimes for weeks on end. These new portable bomb shelters will make it a little more bearable when Israelis come under attack and need safe shelter. Until Hamas, Fatah, Hezbollah, and other radical Muslim terrorist groups recognize Israel’s right to exist, the worldwide Evangelical Christian community will stand beside Israel.” Israel Always is a movement dedicated to strengthening ties between Christian and Jewish communities to stand strong with Israel.

Following the news conference at Teddy Stadium, Cox and Mayor Eli Moyal traveled to Sderot in southern Israel, located about a half mile from the Gaza border, where they officially unveiled a portable air raid shelter. Cox disclosed, "I had barely arrived in Sderot when the air raid sirens screamed out a warning. Twenty seconds later a Kassam rocket exploded about 100 yards from our van. Thirty minutes later the sirens warned of more incoming rockets which landed about a half mile from where I was meeting with citizens of Sderot. People scrambled to reach so-called ‘safe zones.’“ The situation is Sderot is so grave that the mayor has not slept for the past 36 hours. He said that he expects up to 15% of Sderot’s 24,000 residents to leave the area permanently due to the bombings. "Sderot’s economy,” he said, “is in serious decline. People cannot work. The stores are not open.” Moyal does not see an end to the Palestinian campaign any time soon. “It could be September before any light will be visible at the end of the tunnel."

Earl Cox, the “Voice of Israel to the World,” speaking at Launch of Operation LifeShield in Jerusalem

"I know from first-hand experience in my visit to Israel during the Second Lebanon War how vital these transportable bomb shelters are for Israeli kindergartens, classrooms, and senior citizen centers in high risk areas” Earl Cox , Founder, Israel Always

May 20, 2007   American Christian broadcaster Earl Cox, known as the “Voice of Israel to the World,” will encourage Jews and Christians alike to join together to save innocent lives in Israel by supporting Operation LifeShield at its official launch Sunday, May 20 in Jerusalem. All News Media are invited to cover the official launching of Operation LifeShield, a life saving program aimed at providing stand-alone transportable bomb shelters that have been approved by and carry the IDF Homefront Command seal. Operation LifeShield provides transportable above ground shelters to be donated for placement next to kindergartens, classrooms, youth clubs, golden age centers, synagogues and temporary structures that offer no protection from rocket attacks. At the Jerusalem launch, Eli Moyal, Mayor of Sderot, will discuss the need for the shelters in light of the situation in the South where villages are under constant threat of Hamas missile attacks. A shelter, loaded on a truck, will be available for photo ops just prior to its delivery to the Kalanit kindergarten in Sderot.

The above ground shelters are built offsite and transported to the area in need. Each shelter can hold up to 30 people during an air raid emergency and can be transported should security needs arise in another location. The shelters come standard with special armored steel door and window sets, exterior and interior lighting, electrical outlets, phone and cable outlets, and a generator hookup preparation. Upon certification, each shelter is strategically placed in areas where civilians are most vulnerable. To find out more about “Operation Lifeshield” shelters or to make a donation that will save the lives of innocent Israeli citizens, go to www.operationlifeshield.com.

When: Sunday, May 20th at 10-11:00 am

Where: Teddy Stadium parking lot (East side) in Jerusalem

What: Launching of Operation LifeShield

Why: To save lives during times of missile attacks in high risk areas

How: Donation of transportable bomb shelters

Who: Earl Cox, Sderot Mayor Eli Moyal

International Christian Broadcaster Renews Call for Christians and Jews to pray for Ariel Sharon

Jerusalem - May 17, 2007 Leading a tour of Jews and Christians in Israel, American Christian broadcaster Earl Cox, known as the “Voice of Israel to the World,” has again called on Jews and Christians worldwide to frequently pray for the recovery of fallen Israeli warrior and leader, Ariel Sharon. Cox, who regularly talks with the former Prime Minister’s son, dismisses suggestions that Sharon is deceased. “I pray for the living, not the dead,” says Cox, “and every day I pray for God to open Mr. Sharon’s eyes.”

Earlier this week, Cox escorted the tour to an IDF military facility in northern Israel. The group volunteered their time and talents performing support type work such as cleaning military equipment, painting barracks and general camp beautification. Each volunteer “soldier” donned an official IDF uniform for the duration of their visit. To further demonstrate support for Israel, the tour collectively donated their blood to the Magen David Adom blood bank in Jerusalem which set up mobile units at the Jerusalem Gold Hotel. “Blood represents life,” said Cox, “and we gave ours as a token of respect for Mr. Sharon and also as a means of outwardly demonstrating our love for Israel and our desire to help save the lives of young Israelis who are constantly being forced to fight in defense of their country.” This is the second time since Sharon went into a coma that Cox has brought Americans to Israel to give blood to the IDF. On two previous visits to Israel Cox asked for, and was granted, permission from the Sharon family to pray and fast near Sharon’s hospital room for extended periods of time.

During Israel’s war with Lebanon in August 2006, Cox put out a call for Christians to join him on the front lines in Israel for the purpose of visiting IDF troops stationed on the Israeli/Lebanese border. In less than a week, approximately 30 people answered the call and boarded planes for Tel Aviv. Once the group hit the ground they divided in to two groups; half served on the intercessor prayer team while the other half traveled north to Metulla and the areas in and around Kiryat Shmona rendering encouragement and prayer support to soldiers as well as to citizens who could not flee for safer areas. On a subsequent trip to the front lines, Cox visited with the Mayor of Kiryat Shmona to learn about the needs of his town which received the greatest number of Hezbollah missile strikes. Cox and the three others who accompanied him were able to distribute food, money and support to Israeli and Arab families affected by the war.

                Rabbi Sirull and Earl Cox with two Magen David Adom lab technicians

At International Summit in Ukraine, Christian Broadcaster Calls for Muslims to Recognize Israel

April 26, 2007   In a keynote speech today to the World Congress of Christians, Jews, and Muslims, evangelical Christian broadcaster Earl Cox articulated to the interfaith group, “Our world is a beautiful tapestry of cultures yet there are those who want to rip the tapestry apart and remake it into one pattern, and one pattern only. The time has come for the Muslim world to end its enmity toward Israel and recognize the Jewish state’s right to exist and embrace Israel as a fellow nation.” Cox encouraged the summit participants to exhibit “tolerance among faiths and intolerance toward evil.”

The international gathering, hosted by Ukraine’s President Viktor Yushchenko, included 99 influential leaders in government, religion, economics, media, and business with 33 representatives each from the Muslim, Jewish, and Christian communities of faith.

The Inaugural Summit on Peace and Tolerance met for two days at Ukraine’s Presidential Palace sponsored by Global Capital Associates and the Ukrainian Interfaith Association  in conjunction with World Congress for Christians, Jews & Muslims and Global Foundation for Democracy.

Among those attending were former Pakistani Prime Minister Bhutto, Israel's Chief Rabbi Yona Metzger, Tom Ridge, first Secretary of US Homeland Security, and Sheikh Hamdi Murad.

Cox, founder of Front Page Jerusalem Global Radio Network and Israel Always is a noted Middle East commentator whose radio program now spans the US and is broadcast across the world. He served four US Presidents in senior positions in Washington, DC before devoting his energies to creating Israel advocacy initiatives beginning in 2000. Ben Kinchlow, internationally known Christian TV personality, formerly with The 700 Club, joined Cox in 2004 as co-host of the radio program, now the most listened-to Christian broadcast emanating from Jerusalem.

SPEECH DELIVERED BY EARL COX, FOUNDER, ISRAEL ALWAYS & FRONT PAGE JERUSALEM GLOBAL RADIO NETWORK, TO THE INAUGURAL SUMMIT ON PEACE AND TOLERANCE, KIEV, UKRAINE.

The Summit, sponsored by Global Capital Associates & the Ukrainian Interfaith Association in conjunction with World Congress for Christians, Jews & Muslims and Global Foundation for Democracy, was hosted by Ukraine’s President Viktor Yushchenko. It included 99 influential leaders in government, religion, economics, media, & business with 33 representatives each from the Muslim, Jewish, & Christian communities of faith.

April 26, 2007

Greetings, everybody, from America. Today we have a challenge to condense a lifetime of learning about interpersonal and international relations into 10 minute speeches. We are here for a very important purpose and at a critical point in human history. We do not have the luxury of “waiting to see” what happens. We must use time as a tool and act now. Several years ago I left Washington D.C. having served 25 years in senior level positions in the administrations of 4 U.S. presidents. I was planning to complete my service to my country hopefully with an Ambassadorial appointment but God had other plans which took me down a completely unexpected path. In 2001, I stood on the ground in Netanya, Israel shortly after the Passover homicide bombing. The carnage was unspeakable. I looked down at my feet and saw the ground littered with case hardened nails which the terrorist had packed inside the explosive device used in that attack. I later learned that these nails are often coated in deadly poisons in order to maximize the degree of injury, pain, suffering and death. From that moment on, I knew it was my destiny to do all within my power as an Evangelical Christian, with God’s help, to expose the hatred and evil behind such senseless acts of violence.

We gather here today as Muslims, Jews and Christians seeking peace and healing for the betterment of mankind. We are here today as a relatively small group with a big agenda and that being to take 3 different and often conflicting stories, the story of the Jew, the Muslim and the Christian, and perhaps create a 4^th story, one which is not in conflict but rather one which is founded upon respect, peace and tolerance one for another.

To begin this process we must look at those attributes we have in common. We all lay claim to Abraham as the father of our faiths. However, there are 21^st century people who have kidnapped Abraham’s greatness and smeared his ancient legacy with the blood of innocent people. Their only contribution to the world is ethnic hatred, religious intolerance and the denial of basic human rights. Your presence at this conference shows that you recognize this disease. Now we must collectively work to identify the cause and put forth a cure which will promote positive and peaceful relations on an international scale. The spiritual power of faith is a mighty force which terrorists have recognized and harnessed for purposes of evil and destruction. We, those of us in this room today, must harness this same energy for the good of the entire human race. We each have our own national and religious identity and we each believe with our whole hearts that our way is the right way. Even so, we must learn to peacefully co-exist by respecting each other and our right to hold differing views and opinions and to maintain differing cultural and religious traditions. We must welcome debate and not view it as a cause of division. Healthy debates are a source of strength and not a cause of weakness. We must lay the foundation for tolerance by approaching it from a mature and thoughtful perspective rather than allow our emotions to lead the way.

Our world is a beautiful tapestry of cultures yet there are those who want to rip the tapestry apart and remake it into only one pattern. Those of us who live in relatively free societies must speak out against terrorism and the extremists who perpetrate acts of hatred and violence. We must promote the sanctity of human life and religious reconciliation. When we are faced with obstacles and struggles, we must learn to struggle with our minds and not with weapons of destruction. Who and what we are in the world’s tapestry is not defined by how we look but rather by what is in our hearts. The point of freedom is to use it. The people of the civilized world must come together with a unified voice denouncing radicals and extremists who view human life as valueless and dispensable. The people of the free world must speak out and act with courage. The people of the unfree world are counting on us because they have been silenced by repressive regimes and lawless thugs.

For peace to prevail, we must identify solid and willing partners to begin the reconciliation process. We must create opportunities for open and honest dialogues building relationships based upon understanding and accepting that there will always be differences and that HOW we deal with our differences is what is important and not the mere fact that differences exist. We are not part of a world made up of identical or even similar societies and for this we should be grateful. Diversity is good provided it goes hand in hand with respect; a key ingredient in any peace process. Promoting positive and peaceful relations first requires that we take time to understand those who hold differing views and opinions. We must define the common ground on which we stand acknowledging that all life regardless of cultural, religious or political differences, has meaning and value and that each people group is sacred. It is essential for us to agree that all people of the world are entitled to basic human rights and freedoms and we must see to it that our educational systems are teaching this to our children. We must learn and also teach our children to esteem the value of every person in today’s world.

This concept must be promoted in our families, in our churches, synagogues, temples and mosques. Our children are the building blocks for a better world tomorrow and we each have a role to play in molding and shaping young minds for good and not for evil; for the preservation of life and not the destruction of life. Individuals and groups that call for the annihilation of any people or nation must be renounced and isolated. I am referring to rogues such as the Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad who openly advocates the destruction of Israel and her people.

The time has come for the moderate Muslim world to speak out loudly, clearly and strongly against the radicals in their midst. Enmity toward Israel must cease. Israel must be recognized as a legitimate state sanctioned by the United Nations.

The Muslim faith does make room for those of other persuasions and those who understand this must speak out against those who have shown the world a different face; the face of extremists who have kidnapped Islam and twisted it for their own hateful purposes. Reconciliation between Christians, Jews and Muslims is possible but it first requires a dedicated and unselfish desire to put the good of others ahead of our own interests and agendas. We must embrace the concept of tolerance but be intolerant of evil. We must have the courage to stand for what is right even when it takes us out of

our own comfort zones and maybe even into danger zones. I know, first hand, that reconciliation is not just an empty dream but is a very real possibility.

Until quite recently, evangelical Christians and American Jews were the two religious communities in the United States that seemed to have the least in common and a mutual distrust. And yet today, the two communities are talking to each other, inviting each other into our churches and synagogues and sometimes our homes, even working together politically when our values and interests converge.

How did this happen? Well, that is much too long of a story to tell here. I want to share with you a personal story that might illustrate what I have expressed. In 2002 I started visiting Israel regularly with the goal of establishing a radio broadcast of news and analysis from Israel to the United States. The seed for this radio network, which is now worldwide, was planted that day in Netanya I told you about earlier. One of the people I regularly interviewed was Bret Stephens, who was then the editor-in-chief of The Jerusalem Post and who is now a columnist with the Wall Street Journal. I think—in fact, I know—that he initially viewed me, as a Christian broadcaster, with much doubt, thinking that I had some kind of hidden financial or religious agenda. But, with my motives being pure and transparent, eventually I won his trust and we became, and remain, good friends. And one of the things he later said to me was, “Earl, the less you asked of me the more I was prepared to give you.” I think there are three lessons in this story for our discussions when we talk about the subject of building bridges between different religious communities.

The first lesson is, too often we approach each other with big demands, big grievances and big expectations thinking that those demands should be settled first, before relationships can begin. But in interfaith dialogue, as in interpersonal dialogue, what often really counts are good manners, tact, modesty and truthfulness. The second lesson is to be pro-active: Don’t wait for an invitation to talk, but extend that invitation yourself. Take the first step. Demonstrate that you are serious about dialogue—and committed to it. The Jewish community did not come to me; I went to them. The third lesson is, before you come to conclusions about a different faith, or different people, try to learn something about that faith and about its people. My opinions about Israel and her people are based on my having visited the country countless times and having lived there continuously for over a year. We need to create opportunities to truly get to know one another, rather than relying on old prejudices and biased media reports and perceptions skewered by the political needs of the moment.

In closing, let us not use our resources to simply build our own communities, but let us always keep an open heart to using such resources to improve the basic living conditions for the worldwide community. It is up to our families and religious communities to begin the arduous task of teaching human value and tolerance. Here is where success or failure will either move forward or falter. There is no substitute for understanding. Now is the time for us to act by speaking out in favor of freedom, human rights and a democratic way of life. The family of nations must not allow the world to be bullied into appeasing the terrorist agenda. Someone once said, “Mercy toward evil is cruelty toward the innocent.” Let us be merciful toward the innocent by refusing to appease evil. Time will not heal our divisions.

We must practice loving one another and praying for one another and we must all humble ourselves before the mystery of God. Thank you.

"He Broadcasts a Love of Israel"
by Arlene Bridges-Samuels Jerusalem Post March 2006 - jpost.com

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Cox & Kinchlow Attend Israeli Ambassador Farewell

Seven hundred Christians and Jews gathered on January 14 for a gala dinner celebration at the Capital Hilton Hotel in Washington, DC to bid farewell to Anne and Danny Ayalon, Israels Ambassador to the United States, and welcome Sallai and Noa Meridor, Ayalon’s successor. The gowns and glitter furnished a backdrop for shining moments throughout the evening with many streams flowing in a river of appreciation for the Ayalons’ five years of service and standing in unity for the state of Israel. Love of Israel and the Embassy of Israel sponsored the event with co-sponsors The International Christian Embassy Jerusalem, (ICEJ) Salem Communications (WAVA Radio), High Adventure Broadcasting, Capital City Church, and the Healing Rooms of DC.

The chatty crowd quieted as Rep. Tom Lantos (D-CA), spoke eloquently about the past and the present world climate of anti-Semitism. Lantos, the only Holocaust survivor serving in Congress, disclosed, "l assumed naively that the chapter [Holocaust] of human history would be a dark nightmare moment of the past but that is not the case." He continued, "We have a new dimension, a convergence of historic anti-Semitism coupled with Muslims and the intellectual elite. This makes for a powerful cocktail yet, we have a powerful antidote [for anti-Semitism]; the decent Christians who learned the lessons of the Holocaust. The antidote to Auschwitz is the Christian community in the United States. We cannot tell you how precious you are to us. We deeply love and respect you more than youll ever know because you represent the finest of civilization.”

Rep. Lantos then said, “All Christians, please stand."

Christians don't advocate for Israel to gain accolades, yet when we stood, the sustained applause from Jewish hands settled on us like a crown. With a noticeable contingent of evangelicals, including ICEJ Executive Director Rev. Malcolm Hedding, Earl Cox, (founder- Israel Always) and Ben Kinchlow, Co-hosts of Front Page Jerusalem Radio, the historic moment culminated 25 years of work and relationship-building between evangelical Christians and the state of Israel, pioneered in part by the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem who planted a small seed of Christian Zionism in 1980. (Most world embassies had vacated Jerusalem in protest when modern day Israel declared Jerusalem as her eternal Capital).

Since then, Christian Zionism has grown exponentially with organizations and movements taking root all across the world. While the words "Christian Zionism" represent new terminology, the foundations of the movement are even older than the Western Wall beginning with Gods words in Genesis 12:3, "I will bless those who bless you..." The Old and New Covenants are peppered with Gods clarion call, which reminds non-Jews to stand with the "apple of His eye." The gala celebration represented a zenith in the mountain range of cooperation now rising between Jews and Evangelicals, significant among them, the Knesset’s Christian Allies Caucus.

Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD) the new US House Majority Whip, and Roy Blunt (R-MO) stood on the platform, each recognizing their personal friendship and Israel, one of their common causes. Hoyer noted, “Our support of Israel honors our own heritage.” Blunt, House Minority Whip, added, “I can always count on the US Congress to support Israel.” Blunt also referenced a medieval Jewish poet who wrote, “ My heart is in the East but I live in the West.”

Other speakers on the podium included Malcolm Hoenlein, Vice President of the Conference of Presidents of Major Jewish Organizations, television and church Pastor Paula White, and Gary Bauer, President of American Values. Bauer commented, “lsrael and the United States are joined at the heart. Our alliance is built on shared values not oil.”

President George W. Bush sent a letter of appreciation to Ambassador Ayalon along with video messages from Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, former Israeli Prime Ministers Peres, Netanyahu, and Barak and John Hagee, founder of Christians United for Israel. (CUFI).

In his speech, His Excellency Ayalon disclosed, "When I became Ambassador, Prime Minister Sharon said, Reach out to the Christians, they are our friends. I see after five years a true coalition of Christians and Jews working together. This is what I want our [wife Anne] legacy to be. We will be YOUR ambassadors now in Israel."

Unsurpassed artists including Israeli violinist and Grammy Award winner, Miri Ben Ari, Broadway performer, Dudu Fisher, and vocalist Robert Stearns, founder of Eagles Wings, filled the banquet hall with the beauty of music. In a symbolic gesture of unity, Robert Stearns and Miri Ben Ami performed the respective national anthems of the two nations. Ben Ami’s violin vibrated with an amazing stringed interpretation of “The Star Spangled Banner” while Stearns tied the bow on the historic evening with an inspiring vocal rendition of the Israeli National Anthem. The Israeli-born Ben Ami and the evangelical Stearns’ performances will long be remembered.

REPLACING HISTORY WITH A LIE IS LIKE LABELING IRANIAN DICTATOR AHMADINEJAD A PEACEMAKER

International Christian broadcaster is calling for Christians to pray and act.

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We must not remain silent!

"Replacing History With a Lie Is Like Labeling Iranian Dictator Ahmadinejad a Peacemaker," says international Christian broadcaster, Earl Cox. This week’s gathering of well-known hate mongers in Tehran fully documents the evil that lurks in the minds of barbarians bent on replacing truth with lies. Iranian despot Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, white supremacist David Duke and others like them represent the resurrection of Hitler's worldview and intentions. However, Ahmadinejad is potentially far more dangerous than Hitler. His hatred stems from deep-seated religious convictions, not misguided racial theories, and he is close to having what Hitler lacked – nuclear weapons. The denial of the Holocaust by this malevolent man and his drive to perpetrate a new one are tangible examples that there is indeed good and evil in this world.

"The dark world in which Ahmadinejad and Duke operate is the breeding ground for Satan’s lies. Unless Christians and the rest of the civilized world wake up and respond immediately with a loud outcry against the spread of this demonic movement, our world will be in serious trouble. Unless those in the pulpits who represent Light and Truth speak out against the deceitful spin being spewed from the mouths of those who embrace evil over good, the world is doomed to spiral rapidly downward into darkness," says Earl Cox.

Cox, co-host of the worldwide radio broadcast known as Front Page Jerusalem, is also founder of a Christian movement called Israel Always which focuses on bringing Christians and Jews together in support of Israel (israelalways.org). Cox, who additionally served in senior-level positions through four presidential administrations, says: “I trust and pray that Christian leaders will not let such appalling denial of the Holocaust go unanswered but rather will address it head on, with boldness and strength, affirming the painful truth and lessons of the Nazi atrocities perpetrated against God’s chosen people, the Jews.”

Cox emphasizes that whereas men like Duke and Ahmadinejad are willing to use deceit, violence and even mass murder to accomplish their purposes, Bible-believing Christians know that “For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds" (2 Corinthians 10:4, KJV). “Therefore, I call on all those who follow Christ to pray and act,” says Cox. “Pray for Israel and against the resurgence of Hitlerism ... organize prayer gatherings ... write letters to your local newspaper ... and call your congressmen and senators.

“We have the power to stop evil men like Ahmadinejad, but it will take moral courage and unwavering determination,” says Cox. “There is no alternative. We must war in prayer and quickly pursue all lawful means to drive back this darkness.”

Convergence Summit Challenges Prescription for Peace in Middle East "The key is education."

October 25, 2006 Cox and Kinchlow, the noted international Christian broadcasting team of Front Page Jerusalem Global Radio Network, joined a host of Israeli dignitaries at the inaugural gathering of the Convergence Summit held for three days in Savannah, GA. The summit, a brainchild of Orly Benny Davis of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, featured expert Jewish leaders and Israeli dignitaries focusing on developing strategies to confront terrorism in the United States, Israel and around the world.

When addressing the delegates, Earl Cox, founder of Front Page Jerusalem asserted, "Those who love freedom and democracy must stand with Israel spiritually and with action. Our words must translate into action-filled advocacy." Ben Kinchlow referred to the importance of Muslims joining Christians and Jews saying, "Every moderate Muslim must speak out against radical Islam if they truly believe that the radicals are ‘hijacking their religion.’” Kinchlow served as co-host of The 700 Club for 20 years prior to joining Cox at Front Page Jerusalem.

Other speakers at the summit included Dr. Ra’anan Gissin, MK Dr. Arieh Eldad, MK Limor Livnat, Rabbi Eliezer Ben Yehuda, and Dr. Yuval Stienitz. The distinguished delegates left the Convergence Summit re-energized to demand truth from the media. Delegates also plan to ask for positive action from the U.S. government to develop and institute educational programs aimed at combating the ever-growing disease of terrorism. Israeli MK Dr. Arieh Eldad suggested that governments around the world, including both Israel and the US, have misdiagnosed the spreading disease of terror. He pointed out, "We are therefore treating terrorism with the wrong medicine, the medicine of appeasement. Appeasement hasn't worked in the past and will not work in the future."

Cox and Kinchlow plan on continuing to organize Jewish and Christian rallies around the United States under the auspices of Israel Always, founded by Cox, as an advocacy movement of Christians to stand with Israel. Israel Always promotes a broad range of activities designed to unite Jews and Christians as they face their common enemy of terror. Front Page Jerusalem Global Radio is considered a fair and effective tool in educating audiences around the world by presenting the Israeli viewpoint thereby combating media bias that is often so prevalent against Israel. For additional information log on to www.IsraelAlways.org.

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Christian Broadcaster Encourages Prayer for Ariel Sharon

Cox says Prayer the Most Powerful Tool in the Christian Arsenal

October 15, 2006 Concluding a 12 day visit to the Holy Land, International Christian Broadcaster, Earl Cox, urges Christians worldwide to practice what they preach by praying for former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and the Sharon family. “Prayer is the Christian’s most powerful tool,” says Cox, “and it should be taken very seriously.” Last year Cox maintained an 8 hour daily prayer vigil at the Western Wall in Jerusalem for 365 consecutive days which concluded with a final prayer gathering in the courtyard entrance to Hadassah Hospital a few days after Sharon lapsed into the coma back in January. This most recent trip to Israel by Cox to pray for Ariel Sharon marks Cox’s second such prayer vigil since January. Back in March, Cox traveled to Israel specifically to pray for Ariel Sharon at Tel HaShomer Hospital in Tel Aviv where Sharon is being cared for my medical staff and his family. Cox fasted and prayed for 8 hours that day and was joined by Christians around the world who simultaneously prayed and fasted from their respective locations. Shortly before beginning this 3rd prayer vigil for Mr. Sharon, Cox talked with Sharon’s son, Omri, delivering a message of hope and encouragement to the Sharon family. Cox expressed to Omri that the fate of his father rests in God’s hands and that as long as there is breath, there is hope. Cox assured Omri and the family that he would continue to pray for Mr. Sharon and will encourage Christians around the world to do the same. Omri thanked Cox and expressed his sincere appreciation to all those who have stood by the Sharon family during this difficult time.

In addition to praying for Ariel Sharon on this recent trip to Israel, Cox also participated in the International Christian Embassy’s annual Feast of Tabernacles celebration which draws thousands of Christians to Israel each year from every continent. This celebration is the largest single tourist event in Israel. Cox, who founded Front Page Jerusalem Global Radio Network (FPJ) several years ago and donated it to the ICEJ, moderated a live panel discussion during the Feast which featured prominent Israeli newsmakers, commentators and government officials such as Isi Leibler, David Horovitz and Daniel Seaman.

A former thirty-year veteran of politics having served four US Presidents in Washington D.C., Earl Cox has dedicated the last six years to efforts benefiting the Jewish state. He and his partner, Ben Kinchlow, recognized internationally as the former co-host of the popular Christian television program known as The 700 Club, are currently organizing the first annual Christian / Jewish pilgrimage to Poland and Israel scheduled for May 2007.

Earlier this year, Cox launched a movement called Israel Always which promotes modern alliances and unity between Christians and Jews. Cox has become known as one of the most ardent and outspoken Christian supporters of Israel. To date, Cox and Kinchlow have held six Israel Always rallies in the U.S. with additional rallies being planned for 2007.

INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN BROADCASTERS, COX & KINCHLOW, ANNOUNCE

FIRST OF ITS KIND PILGRIMAGE TO ISRAEL

Jews and Christians to Join Hands in Solidarity Tour of Poland and Israel in May 2007

Middle East Christian commentators, Earl Cox and Ben Kinchlow, recently announced during their appearance on the Trinity Broadcast Network, an upcoming Christian pilgrimage tour to Poland and Israel. This tour, the first of its kind, will take place in May 2007 and include both Jews and Christians and represents another of the broadcasters’ efforts to unify the two communities. Cox and Kinchlow work closely together on several additional efforts in support of Israel which include Front Page Jerusalem Global Radio Network and their “Evening for Israel” rallies held in cities across the United States. Details of the unique May 2007 tour, which will include a stop in Poland on the way to Israel, will be released on Cox’s IsraelAlways.org website as they become available likely toward the middle of November.

While in Atlanta for the TBN television special, Cox and Kinchlow paid a visit to the Israeli Consulate to meet with Israel’s new Consul General to the Southeastern United States, Ambassador Reda Mansour. A Christian delegation, comprised of supporters of Israel from various locations around the Southeast, accompanied Cox and Kinchlow to the meeting. The purpose was to assure the Israeli dignitary of their ongoing commitment and support for Israel and the Jewish people.

During the Trinity Broadcasting Network program called “Praise the Lord,” Kinchlow introduced several special Jewish guests from among the studio audience who were there representing the Atlanta Jewish Federation. The studio audience was 300 strong; most of whom were Christians who claimed a God-inspired love for Israel and the Jewish people. “Praise the Lord” is broadcast to 600 cable providers across the US and to 80 nations worldwide via 47 satellites. The program theme focused on Jews and Christians uniting to support Israel. When asked why he supported the Jewish people Cox replied, “First, God loves them. They are the apple of His eye. The Bible tells us it’s the right thing to do as Christians.” Since 2000, Cox-a former high-level official serving four US Presidents in Washington, DC-has devoted himself to initiatives on behalf of the nation of Israel. He founded Front Page Jerusalem Global Radio Network as well as Israel Always; a movement dedicated to forging modern alliances between two peoples springing from the same ancient faith. Kinchlow is known across the world as the former popular co-host of The 700 Club as well as for his personal efforts on behalf of the people of Israel.

Each week Cox, Kinchlow and David Parsons of the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem, co-host the international radio broadcast known as Front Page Jerusalem. This unique program is a weekly news magazine featuring interviews with top Israeli leaders, along with information and commentary about current issues. The program has grown into the most listened-to Christian broadcast emanating from Jerusalem. It is produced in conjunction with the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem, the largest Christian Zionist organization in the world.

INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTER CALLS FOR MODERATE MUSLIMS TO SPEAK OUT

"We must all take a stand against terrorism." Earl Cox

“If moderate Muslims think extremists are hijacking their religion, they need to speak out against it,” asserts international Christian broadcaster Earl Cox. The founder of Israel Always goes on to encourage Muslims to join Jews and Christians in rallying against terrorists. “These terrorists not only want to destroy the Christian and Jewish religions, it seems they are destroying Islam as well. We welcome peace-loving Muslims to stand in solidarity with us against these extremists. There are a billion Muslims in the world. Surely millions of moderate Muslims can speak out.”

Cox, who launched Front Page Jerusalem Global Radio Network (FPJ) in 2002, co-hosts the weekly broadcast with Ben Kinchlow in Virginia and David Parsons in Jerusalem. FPJ, a fast paced news magazine featuring Israel’s top movers and shakers, is now the most listened to Christian broadcast emanating from Jerusalem. Cox and Kinchlow (popular former 700 Club host), are leading the charge along with other Christian organizations to gather unified momentum against rising anti-Semitism. Cox and Kinchlow will appear this evening, Tuesday, September 19th, on Trinity Broadcasting Network between 10 PM and Midnight EST to offer their expert commentary and insights concerning Israel and the Christian biblical mandate to support the Jewish people.

These two Middle East commentators are inaugurating numerous initiatives on behalf of Israel. Along with the radio program, Cox and Kinchlow are staging Jewish / Christian rallies nationwide to emphasize the need for unity between the two communities. They will soon announce one of their newest initiatives which includes an upcoming special event which is certain to blossom into an annual pilgrimage to the Holy Land attracting thousands of participants. For additional information, log on to www.IsraelAlways.org.

Earl Cox Returns from 3-week Visit to Israel

Earl Cox returned August 22 from a three week visit to Israel where he and teams of Americans encouraged Israeli troops on the front lines, provided humanitarian aid to Israeli evacuees, and donated blood to the Israeli Red Cross.

While In Israel, Channels 1 and 2 interviewed Cox, an international Christian broadcaster and founder of Front Page Jerusalem Global Radio Network and Israel Always, a pro-Israel advocacy group promoting unity between the Christian and Jewish communities. On Israeli television, Cox spoke a message of hope: “We are here as Christians to say that we stand with you in a time of war.”

Yediot Ahronoth, a leading Israeli newspaper asked Cox to pen an Op-Ed article and Ha’aretz and the Jerusalem Post wrote articles about the Israel Always group who ventured up to the front lines during the Hezbollah-Hamas War launched against Israel.

Cox, who launched his pro-Israel initiatives in 2000 from his home in Charleston, SC, is well known in Israel and welcomed into the halls of Knesset and the