Christian Lawmakers See Legislation on Israel as Local and Personal The National Association of Christian Lawmakers uses Scripture, security concerns, and firsthand exposure to Israel to shape legislation from Arkansas to Indiana and beyond By Felice Friedson/The Media Line Former state Sen. Jason Rapert is an ordained minister whose Southern drawl and easy charm call […]
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Christian Lawmakers See Legislation on Israel as Local and Personal
The National Association of Christian Lawmakers uses Scripture, security concerns, and firsthand exposure to Israel to shape legislation from Arkansas to Indiana and beyond
By Felice Friedson/The Media Line
Former state Sen. Jason Rapert is an ordained minister whose Southern drawl and easy charm call to mind US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, himself an ordained preacher. The two men share more than a pulpit background—they both come from Arkansas and carry a deep affection for Israel.
Back in 2018, Rapert says, he first began to wonder why there was no national organization for Christian lawmakers and asked then-Gov. Mike Huckabee, “I don’t understand why we don’t have that. Why don’t you do that?”
Captions: Opposition Leader, Yair Lapid, Head of Shomron Regional Council, Yossi Dagan, Former state Senator, Jason Rapert. (Felice Freidson/The Media Line)