Agreed.  Everything else is just details.  As a former Catholic, I can see the best of both worlds.  The bottom line:

"I am the way to the truth, and the life.  No one comes to the Father except through Me"
JC

As a Texas resident formerly from New York, I miss a good hotdog.  I lament the days I could feast on a Nathans, or a Hoffmans.
 

"7 It was also allowed to wage war against the holy ones and conquer them, and it was granted authority over every tribe, people, tongue, and nation." Revelation 13:7

Is there not a current trend towards "unifying" the world under one authority? (IE: The UN)

" 2 And I will gather all the nations against Jerusalem for battle: the city shall be taken, houses plundered, women ravished; half of the city shall go into exile, but the rest of the people shall not be removed from the city."  Zechariah
14:2

Is there not a growing international backlash towards Israel?

I am new to this board.  Here is alittle info about myself.  I was reborn a Believer early this year.  I was raised Roman Catholic, but am currently a Southern Baptist.  I settled into the new denomination quite well.  I just have to get used to the shorter Bible**LOL** My wife and kids were saved early this year as well.   I am a Gulf War I Veteran, and in Law Enforcement. I hope to enjoy your fellowship in the near future.