Hebrew Nations Survey October 2012 (Cheshvan, 5773) Part One
Contents:
2. Response from Christian Sildan (Romania)
3. Response From Anonymous4
4. Response from Charlene Mathe (USA)
5. Response from Kandee Nelson (USA)
9. Response from Anna Harmse (South Africa)
13. Partial Response from Anonymous 3 [Replied ONLY to the question concerning Appeals.]
Continued in
In the Israeli Knesset one of the MKs (I forget who) related the following anecdote:
When serving as a doctor he successfully treated a patient.
The patient said: Doctor how can I ever thank you?
He replied: Ever since the Phoenicians invented money that problem has been solved.
Everything is in the hands of Heaven but Heaven works through human beings and often in response to human needs and participation.
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Hebrew Nations Survey October 2012 (Cheshvan, 5733)
The message was sent out to ca. 1800 or more e-mail addresses.
Responses:
Below are some of the Responses Received:
Re: Hebrew Nations Survey 2012
Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:42:37 +0300
Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:42:37 +0300
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Do you wish your answers to remain(c) No need for any anonymity but all may be made public.====Do you strongly believe you are descended from Israel? Or are you just mildly interested in the possibility?====Answer: mildly====If you do believe you are descended from Israel is there one single factor you can mention that initiated this belief?====Answer: I'm not sure of anything but if it is the case and I'm a descendant of Jacob, then the matter becomes important====
Which of the following would you consider the most important in leading to an identification with this message:
Instinct; Bible; Contemporary Events; Historical Proofs; Religious Experience; Other.====Answer: all====Where do your ancestors come from as far as you can tell?====Answer: the female part of my ascendancy seems to be native from Romania, but the male lines, from both mother and father, seem to come from northern Greece and south-western Germany respectively====What could be done to enhance the Presentation of this issue?====Answer: just keep it going and add to it====Do you find our message convincing?====Answer: quite; at any rate it has important points; I think it's something like 50% true====What do you particularly like about it?====Answer: if true, the Israelite idea sheds important light on History in general and on the link between Christendom and Judaism in particular; it would also explain better many unclear prophecies====What do you dislike?====Answer: everyone of us has defects====Proposed Publications.Would you prefer a new work dealing with:
a. Biblical Prophecy and the Ten Tribes.====Answer: yes====b. Historical Evidence concerning the Ten Tribes.====Answer: yes====c. Which of the above two proposed books (all other things being equal) would you prefer?====Answer: rather the second====AppealsDo you read our appeals for funds?====Answer: yes====Do these appeals for funds create a negative impression?====Answer: not necessarily====Do they diminish your zest for reading our other messages?====Answer: no====Are they likely to have an effect on you, i.e. would you donate because of them?====Answer: yes====If you do not donate, can you say why not?====Answer:I'm 50/50 on all this========Are you Prepared to Help Brit-Am/Hebrew Nations?====Answer: I'm 50/50 on this, I don't know if it's a personal aspect to all this, yet :)====Help should take the form of financial support (where possible, if it is not possible then no) or AS WELL as spreading the message through the Internet or in other ways.Do you agree with the above? If not, why not?====Answer: at least I do spread the message.
3. Response From Anonymous4
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Do you strongly believe you are descended from Israel? Or are you just mildly interested in the possibility?
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Answer: Totally believe
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If you do believe you are descended from Israel is there one single factor you can mention that initiated this belief?
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Answer: The whole of the €œOld Testament €œ just resonates with me.
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Which of the following would you consider the most important in leading to an identification with this message:
Instinct; Bible; Contemporary Events; Historical Proofs;
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The way in which prophecy is so completely fulfilled, particularly in the present land of Israel, and in the Anglo-Saxon races, particularly Britain and the USA
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Where do your ancestors come from as far as you can tell?
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Answer: England, Ireland, Scotland, Germany
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What could be done to enhance the Presentation of this issue?
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Answer: I like it just as it is, but if improvements are found, I would welcome them
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Do you find our message convincing?
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Answer: Already convinced for a very long time
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What do you particularly like about it?
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Answer: It increases my faith in God€™s word
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What do you dislike?
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Answer Nothing
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Proposed Publications.
Would you prefer a new work dealing with:
a. Biblical Prophecy and the Ten Tribes.
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Answer: Only if it addressed to specific tribes other than Judah, Ephraim and Manasseh
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b. Historical Evidence concerning the Ten Tribes.
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Answer: See above
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c. Which of the above two proposed books (all other things being equal) would you prefer?
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Answer: I teach British Israel, based on the covenant of Exodus 19
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Is there anything else we could do to spread the message?
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Answer: Just keep going as you are
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Appeals
Do you read our appeals for funds?
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Answer: Yes
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Do these appeals for funds create a negative impression?
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Answer: No
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Do they diminish your zest for reading our other messages?
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Answer: No
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Are they likely to have an effect on you, i.e. would you donate because of them?
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Answer: If I had any money available, yes
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YouTube Clips.
We have now begun to concentrate a little on YouTube clips. The response on the whole has not been overwhelming but it does exist and appears justified.
Do you have any comments on this:
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Answer: Do not watch YouTube
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Are you Prepared to Help Brit-Am/Hebrew Nations?
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Answer: Yes
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Help should take the form of financial support (where possible, if it is not possible then no) or AS WELL as spreading the message through the Internet or in other ways.
Do you agree with the above? If not, why not?
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Answer: Agree
4. Response from Charlene Mathe (USA)
10. Response from James Ott (USA)
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Do you wish your answers to remain (a) anonymous? (b) Not anonymous but sensitive issues not publicized in my name; (c) No need for any anonymity but all may be made public.
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C
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Do you strongly believe you are descended from Israel? Or are you just mildly interested in the possibility?
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Yes, on the Scottish side (Douglas/Duffy); uncertain on the Austrian side paternal (Steurer/Prather).
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If you do believe you are descended from Israel is there one single factor you can mention that initiated this belief?
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Answer: Gen 49; Deut 33; as taught to me by Herbert Armstrong -- many things from those days have fallen away, but not this bottom line.
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Which of the following would you consider the most important in leading to an identification with this message:
Instinct; Bible; Contemporary Events; Historical Proofs; Religious Experience; Other.====Answer: Bible prophecy correlated to contemporary events and history
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Where do your ancestors come from as far as you can tell?====
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Borderland Scots-Irish (Grey Douglas); Irish (Duffy); Austrian (Steurer); British (Prather)Grandpa Steurer's mother may have been Jewish. Her parents were Johann Mennel and Katherina Bilgeri====
What could be done to enhance the Presentation of this issue?
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No ideas ) :
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Do you find our message convincing?
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yes
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What do you particularly like about it?
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I think it is a miracle that a traditional Jew living in Jerusalem is devoted to tracing and exhorting the Ten Tribes.
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What do you dislike?====
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formatting of texts and web page can be chaotic.
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Proposed Publications.
Would you prefer a new work dealing with:
a. Biblical Prophecy and the Ten Tribes.
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Answer: Sounds great; especially with an emphasis on the mission/ divine duty of the Tribes.
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b. Historical Evidence concerning the Ten Tribes.
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Answer: This is interesting; but I don't have the time to pursue it in greater detail.
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c. Which of the above two proposed books (all other things being equal) would you prefer?
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A
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Is there anything else we could do to spread the message?
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Link up somehow with other groups and teachers?
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Appeals
Do you read our appeals for funds?
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Yes.
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Do they diminish your zest for reading our other messages?
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A dry sense of humor comes through. They are definitely understated and make me want to do more.
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If you already donate, can you say why?
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We admire your work and wish to support it as much as possible as it deserves.
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====YouTube Clips.
We have now begun to concentrate a little on YouTube clips. The response on the whole has not been overwhelming but it does exist and appears justified.
Do you have any comments on this:
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The YouTubes are a bit chaotic and provide little orientation for a new viewer. Look at PragerUniversity five-minute YouTubes for an idea of topic-focus and formatting.
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Are there any other issues you would like deal with?
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Out of ideas for the moment.
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Do you have an Obligation to Help this cause?====
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Absolutely.====
In our article:
Seven2Know
Why the Knowledge of Israelite Ancestry Should be Important to You.
We gave the following reasons for belief in the Hebrew Nations message:
1. Scripture is Concerned with the Ten Tribes.
2. Reasonable Probability.
3. Responsibility for your fellow Israelites.
4. Biblical National Obligations.
5. Basic Instincts. Personal Need to Fulfil an Inborn Potential.
6. Loyalty to Ancestors.
7. Revealing the Truth.
If you belief in this truth it means that in a sense you have been Chosen.
You should therefore help us as you can.
Are you Prepared to Help Brit-Am/Hebrew Nations?
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Absolutely.
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Help should take the form of financial support (where possible, if it is not possible then no) or AS WELL as spreading the message through the Internet or in other ways.
Do you agree with the above?
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Answer:
Natan Sharansky has written a wonderful little book on DEFENDING IDENTITY. This book shows that without a sense of our identity, we are weak and vulnerable to the imposition of a more aggressive culture. The realization of our national identity as the heirs of Joseph and Jacob can give our nation an inner authorization to stand up and push back against political Islam and one-world socialism.
5. Response from Kandee Nelson (USA)
Do you strongly believe you are descended from Israel? Or are you just mildly interested in the possibility?
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Answer: Yes, I believe the Tribes are only lost to themselves. The Almighty has scattered, will regather, and in the meantime watches over them.
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Answer: I was always skeptical of the accepted notion that the Tribes just "dissappeared" from history, and the Celts just "appeared" out of nowhere. My interest and research proved fruitful.====
Which of the following would you consider the most important in leading to an identification with this message:
Instinct; Bible; Contemporary Events; Historical Proofs; Religious Experience; Other.
====Answer: For me the Bible, along with Historical proofs were equally important.====Where do your ancestors come from as far as you can tell?
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Answer: Paternal Grandfather descended from the Clan U'Neill, they claimed descending from Judah through Zara. My maternal Grandfather was descended from the Scandinavian/Goth tribes that sacked Rome in the Po River Valley in 400 B.C. Those that survived the were driven into Swabia area of Germany. The name was Neher. Not sure of tribal origin.
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What could be done to enhance the Presentation of this issue?
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Answer: I am satisfied with whatever form is convenient for you, and conducive to the information included.
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Do you find our message convincing?
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Answer: Yes.
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What do you particularly like about it?
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Answer: I appreciate your attention to detail, adherance to Biblical truth and exhaustive research.
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What do you dislike?
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Answer: Nothing, though I would love to see some global maps illustrating your finds.
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Proposed Publications.
Would you prefer a new work dealing with:
a. Biblical Prophecy and the Ten Tribes.
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Answer: That would be great.
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b. Historical Evidence concerning the Ten Tribes.
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Answer: Would be more interested in the above concerning prophecy and perhaps maps illustrating the Historical evidence.
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c. Which of the above two proposed books (all other things being equal) would you prefer?
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Answer: One that deals with prophecy.
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Is there anything else we could do to spread the message?
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Answer: Advertise on different websites?
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Appeals
Do you read our appeals for funds?
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Answer: Yes.
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Do these appeals for funds create a negative impression?
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Answer: No. They are important.
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Do they diminish your zest for reading our other messages?
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Answer: No.
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Are they likely to have an effect on you, i.e. would you donate because of them?
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Answer: I care about Brit-Am needs. So yes, they have an affect on me.
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If you already donate, can you say why?
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Answer: I believe it is important to support the persecuted church. Often, that includes those who are attempting to reconcile Biblical and secular history. Anyone who meditates on scripture and reads the Bible regularly must at some time, develop at least a curiosity, towards the vast amount of scripture that is ignored by establishment theologians. The Roman Empire did everything it could to destroy the cultures of those it conquered. That evil impulse continues today in those who would bend history to their own agenda. The Almighty at times, will raise up people of courage to break down strongholds of his enemies and restore truth to establish his purposes. It is time to solidify the families of God against the growing power of the adversary. How much faith, peace and love would be restored in reunification? My people are destroyed...for lack of knowledge.
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YouTube Clips.
We have now begun to concentrate a little on YouTube clips. The response on the whole has not been overwhelming but it does exist and appears justified.
Do you have any comments on this?
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Answer: I appreciate the youtube clips, but I do not always have time to watch the longer posts.
Do you wish your answers to remain (a) anonymous? (b) Not anonymous
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> Answer: use only Marc from the States
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> Do you strongly believe you are descended from Israel? Or are you just mildly interested in the possibility?
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> Answer: 99% sure from Jacob.
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If you do believe you are descended from Israel is there one single factor you can mention that initiated this belief?
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> Answer: my father and mother told me, unless they lied and their parents. possible.
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Which of the following would you consider the most important in leading to an identification with this message:
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> Answer: 0 Instinct; 8 Bible; 5 Contemporary Events; 10 Historical Proofs; 1 Religious Experience; Other.
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Where do your ancestors come from as far as you can tell?
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> Answer: over the euphrates. perhaps babylon, father was very dark.
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What could be done to enhance the Presentation of this issue?
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> Answer: what issue? Northern Kingdom Israel - Ephraim, well more facts from assyria empire and perhaps where
they spread out to, what they kept, is there dna tests, how many stayed there and how many came to the
Southern Kingdom Judah
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> Answer: much and some are educated answers on a few facts.
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> What do you particularly like about it?
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> Answer: I know this is not easy work, bible stuff Tanach, i like the history.
I was learning side point that anyone can acknowledge the sovereignty of the Creator.
So this could be a site for anybody.
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What do you dislike?
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Answer: That i like the work you do and people should tell what they like and constructive critics.
I skip what i don't care for.
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> Proposed Publications.
Would you prefer a new work dealing with:
a. Biblical Prophecy and the Ten Tribes.
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> Answer: on ibook? future and fulfilled and proofs. There interaction with the world.
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> b. Historical Evidence concerning the Ten Tribes.
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> Answer: could be a part B book vol 2,
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> c. Which of the above two proposed books (all other things being
> equal) would you prefer?
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> Answer: first
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> Is there anything else we could do to spread the message?
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> Answer: try to get proper controversy free PR for your books. get on a paid world book tour,
everything else i can think of costs.
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> Appeals
> Do you read our appeals for funds?
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> Answer: yes, it sounds like a more proper place people can give.
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Do these appeals for funds create a negative impression?
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> Answer: Nope, if people have, they should give,
more people give the more help for funding the organization>
Why not have more people from outside Israel come to The Temple mount and have a lunch fundraiser.
And if that is well, after few months you can take them where the northern Kingdom
had it's capitals like Shomron and other interesting sites connected.
See what people are more into.
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> Do they diminish your zest for reading our other messages?
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> Answer: Nope.
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Are they likely to have an effect on you, i.e. would you donate
because of them?
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> Answer: I would want to.
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If you do not donate, can you say why not?
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> Answer: I live paycheck to paycheck, debt.
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> Web-Site
> We now have two main functioning sites.
> We hope shortly to upgrade and improve the first site:
http://britam.org> Do you have any suggestions?
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> Answer: I live paycheck to paycheck, debt.
The new website great.
Ask what people want and try not to please everyone.
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> YouTube Clips.
> We have now begun to concentrate a little on YouTube clips. The
> response on the whole has not been overwhelming but it does exist and
> appears justified.
> Do you have any comments on this:
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> Answer: it can't hurt. maybe try new titles that people might search for.
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> Are there any other issues you would like deal with?
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> Answer: strange question, and i heard that the most common word over the telephone is "I".
I think adding a way or steps on what kind of person trying to become in lined with inner self.
And reasons why we (House of Ephraim and House of Judah) where exiled and how to speed up the redemption.>
Marc from the states.
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Do you strongly believe you are descended from Israel? Or are you just mildly interested in the possibility?
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Answer:Strongly believe from Israel.
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If you do believe you are descended from Israel is there one single factor you can mention that initiated this belief?
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Answer: Studying scriptures.
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Which of the following would you consider the most important in leading to an identification with this message:
Instinct; Bible; Contemporary Events; Historical Proofs; Religious Experience; Other.
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Answer: Bible====
Where do your ancestors come from as far as you can tell?
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Answer: All 4 grandparents are from Liecester, Birmingham, and Liverpool, England.
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What could be done to enhance the Presentation of this issue?
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Answer:I think it's well done as it is.
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Do you find our message convincing?
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Answer: Convincing as well as logical.
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What do you particularly like about it?
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Answer: The facts, figures and historical aspects.
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What do you dislike?
====Answer: Sorry, nothing.
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Proposed Publications.
Would you prefer a new work dealing with:
a. Biblical Prophecy and the Ten Tribes.
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Answer:Yes
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b. Historical Evidence concerning the Ten Tribes.
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Answer:Yes
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c. Which of the above two proposed books (all other things being equal) would you prefer?
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Answer:Biblical prophecy and the 10 tribes.
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Is there anything else we could do to spread the message?
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Answer: Do you have representatives scattered thru out the tribes that can, when requested, present your information at local levels?
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Appeals
Do you read our appeals for funds?
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Answer:Yes
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Do these appeals for funds create a negative impression?
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Answer:Not at all!
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Do they diminish your zest for reading our other messages?
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Answer: Absolutely not.
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Are they likely to have an effect on you, i.e. would you donate because of them?
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Answer: When I am able, I am happy to.
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If you already donate, can you say why?
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Answer: I have in the past donated because I feel this whole subject is critically important to our people, and should be supported.
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YouTube Clips.
We have now begun to concentrate a little on YouTube clips. The response on the whole has not been overwhelming but it does exist and appears justified.
Do you have any comments on this:
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Answer: I think it is a good idea.
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Are there any other issues you would like deal with?
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Answer: If one has a biblical question, will it be answered or refered to one who can/will answer it?
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Do you have an Obligation to Help this cause?====Answer: I feel I should help when able.
Do you wish your answers to remain (a) anonymous? (b) Not anonymous but sensitive issues not publicized in my name; (c) No need for any anonymity but all may be made public.
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Answer: C
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Do you strongly believe you are descended from Israel? Or are you just mildly interested in the possibility?
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Answer: Absolutely. Already have a Jewish mother, but I believe my father descended from the Tribe of Dan
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If you do believe you are descended from Israel is there one single factor you can mention that initiated this belief?====
Answer: An inner witness ... Also, family birthplace and characteristics of the tribe of Dan.
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Which of the following would you consider the most important in leading to an identification with this message:
Instinct; Bible; Contemporary Events; Historical Proofs; Religious Experience; Other.
====Answer: Bible, but really, all of them.====
Where do your ancestors come from as far as you can tell?
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Answer: Denmark and Germany with some English/Irish.
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What could be done to enhance the Presentation of this issue?
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Answer: It would be great to get more notable Rabbis involved in this as well as Israeli governmental officials.
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Do you find our message convincing?
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Answer: Absolutely, totally, completely.
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What do you particularly like about it?
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Answer: Well, Yair is what makes it special. His research and knowledge is what is the most convincing.
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What do you dislike?====
Answer:Nothing really.
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Proposed Publications.
Would you prefer a new work dealing with:
a. Biblical Prophecy and the Ten Tribes.
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Answer: Yes
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b. Historical Evidence concerning the Ten Tribes.
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Answer: Yes
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c. Which of the above two proposed books (all other things being equal) would you prefer?
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Answer: Bible evidence although historical evidence is just as important as it corroborates what the Bible has to say about the subject.
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Is there anything else we could do to spread the message?
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Answer: Brit Am is doing a great job. Perhaps establish leaders in different countries who could assist in working with people interested in the subject.
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Appeals
Do you read our appeals for funds?
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Answer: Yes!
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Do these appeals for funds create a negative impression?
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Answer: Not at all.
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Do they diminish your zest for reading our other messages?
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Answer: No.
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Are they likely to have an effect on you, i.e. would you donate because of them?
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Answer: Yes, because I try and give faithfully every month.
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If you already donate, can you say why?
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Answer: Because I believe in what Brit Am is doing and I believe I am helping to fulfill Bible prophecy.
9. Response from Anna Harmse (South Africa)
Do you wish your answers to remain (a) anonymous? (b) Not anonymous but sensitive issues not publicized in my name; (c) No need for any anonymity but all may be made public.
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Answer: C
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Do you strongly believe you are descended from Israel? Or are you just mildly interested in the possibility?
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Answer: Yes, I strongly believe I am descended from Israel
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If you do believe you are descended from Israel is there one single factor you can mention that initiated this belief?
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Answer: Not a single factor however My Mother has always taught us about the "Evil Eye" although she wold not call it the Evil Eye. She would always pour see salt on meat for the blood to drain. As a young girl I questioned her regards to the real day of Sabbath and she replied with Saturday. We were brought up with a strong Old Testament belief system (we do believe in the New Testament too. ) Our ancestors have always been pro-Israel. I have always felt a connection to Israel. I have always searched for the truth and I believe that I have found it. After a lot of intense research since Bible translations are not always good, I have discovered that the Commandments have not changed since the day they were given. It is a relief to know that it has not changed since I always felt the desire and need to follow them.====Which of the following would you consider the most important in leading to an identification with this message:
Instinct; Bible; Contemporary Events; Historical Proofs; Religious Experience; Other.====Answer: Bible, Historical Proofs, Contemporary Events====
Where do your ancestors come from as far as you can tell?
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Answer: France (French Huguenots) and Hollanders (both who migrated to South Africa)
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What could be done to enhance the Presentation of this issue?
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Answer: Pray for Israel to repent and to return
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Do you find our message convincing?
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Answer: Yes
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What do you particularly like about it?
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Answer: Well researched
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What do you dislike?====Answer: No dislike
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Proposed Publications.
Would you prefer a new work dealing with:
a. Biblical Prophecy and the Ten Tribes.
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Answer: Yes
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b. Historical Evidence concerning the Ten Tribes.
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Answer: Yes
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c. Which of the above two proposed books (all other things being equal) would you prefer?
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Answer: a) Biblical Prophecy and the Ten Tribes
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Is there anything else we could do to spread the message?
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Answer: Individually we can spread the news and website info.
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Appeals
Do you read our appeals for funds?
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Answer: Yes
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Do these appeals for funds create a negative impression?
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Answer: No
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Do they diminish your zest for reading our other messages?
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Answer: No
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Are they likely to have an effect on you, i.e. would you donate because of them?
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Answer: Yes
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If you already donate, can you say why?
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Answer: Yes. I believe the message should be spread and the Ten Tribes should realize who we are and return.
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====Are you Prepared to Help Brit-Am/Hebrew Nations?
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Answer: Yes
10. Response from James Ott (USA)
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Do you strongly believe you are descended from Israel? Or are you just
mildly interested in the possibility?
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Answer: Yes, I know for a fact that I have the Ethnic/Racial/Genetic family
tie to the tribe of Judah.
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If you do believe you are descended from Israel is there one single factor
you can mention that initiated this belief?
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Answer: Surname, Family History, Personal attraction to Torah, Spirituality
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Which of the following would you consider the most important in leading to
an identification with this message:
Instinct; Bible; Contemporary Events; Historical Proofs; Religious
Experience; Other.
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Answer:
Tough Question - It is most truly a combination of each but with a solid
emphasis on Religious Experience.
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Where do your ancestors come from as far as you can tell?
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Answer: Palestine then into Central and Western Europe then to the Rhine
Paletinate Region then very briefly to England before a sojourn to the
United States in 1733.
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What could be done to enhance the Presentation of this issue?
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Answer:
Perhaps one of those awesome graphic intros and outros to your vids. You
know - like the cool young kids do!! :)
Also, you could use a few maps at times.
I don't like to tell the Captain how to sail the ship, but you are a very
powerful commentator of current events.
If you had more of "Yair's Thoughts and Commentary" the world would be made
far better.
You have an excellent command of Torah as well. If you did an online
Shabbat, it would be a success for sure.
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Do you find our message convincing?
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Answer: Absolutely.
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What do you particularly like about it?
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Answer: You're like the fatherly voice that tells us that we're maybe not so
lost after all.
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What do you dislike?
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Answer: Your detractors.
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Proposed Publications.
Would you prefer a new work dealing with:
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Answer: ?????? Wherever God leads you.
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Is there anything else we could do to spread the message?
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Answer: Brit-Am The Movie
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Appeals
Do you read our appeals for funds?
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Answer: Yep
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Do these appeals for funds create a negative impression?
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Answer: Nope
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Do they diminish your zest for reading our other messages?
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Answer: Nope
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If you already donate, can you say why?
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Answer: Because you're bold enough to tell the truth and that's worth more
than gold.
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If you do not donate, can you say why not?
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Answer: Because somebody is intentionally destroying our economy and it's
tough to make a buck anymore.
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YouTube Clips.
We have now begun to concentrate a little on YouTube clips. The response on
the whole has not been overwhelming but it does exist and appears justified.
Do you have any comments on this:
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Answer: I watch them a lot. I'm probably more likely to watch a video than
read online text. I prefer a printed book to web pages. Old fashioned, I
guess.
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Are there any other issues you would like deal with?
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Answer: Like I said. You are equally skilled as a Torah Teacher and
a social/political commentator. Speak your mind.
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11. Response from Daniel Duffield (USA)
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Do you wish your answers to remain (a) anonymous? (b) Not anonymous but sensitive issues not publicized in my name; (c) No need for any anonymity but all may be made public.
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Answer: (C) No need for anonymity.
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Do you strongly believe you are descended from Israel? Or are you just mildly interested in the possibility?
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Answer: I strongly believe I am descended from Israel.
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If you do believe you are descended from Israel is there one single factor you can mention that initiated this belief?
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Answer: I came to that belief through bible study and then had it confirmed with Britam along with Stephen Collins books.
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Which of the following would you consider the most important in leading to an identification with this message:
Instinct; Bible; Contemporary Events; Historical Proofs; Religious Experience; Other.
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Answer:
Bible, Instinct and Historical Proofs.
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Where do your ancestors come from as far as you can tell?
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Answer: They migrated from France to Northern England and Ireland and then to the USA.
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What could be done to enhance the Presentation of this issue?
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Answer: Continue to conduct research and publish your work. Continue the newsletters and dialogue with any who will listen.
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Do you find our message convincing?
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Answer: Yes
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What do you particularly like about it?
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Answer: It is well researched, fits bible prophecy and rings true.
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Proposed Publications.
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Answer: Bible Prophecy and the Ten Tribes. I would prefer Bible prophecy and the ten tribes as that is the topic that opened my eyes to who I am.
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Appeals
Do you read our appeals for funds?
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Answer: Yes
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Do these appeals for funds create a negative impression?
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Answer: No
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Do they diminish your zest for reading our other messages?
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Answer: No
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Are they likely to have an effect on you, i.e. would you donate because of them?
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Answer: If I didn't donate regularly they would have an effect on me.
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If you already donate, can you say why?
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Answer: I believe the Almighty has prompted me to support Britam on a regular basis.
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YouTube Clips.
We have now begun to concentrate a little on YouTube clips. The response on the whole has not been overwhelming but it does exist and appears justified.
Do you have any comments on this:
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Answer: I think it is a good idea to do the clips.
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Are you Prepared to Help Brit-Am/Hebrew Nations?
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Answer: Yes, I already contribute funds to help along with praying and spreading the message to my friends.
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12. Response from Anonymous2 (UK).
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Do you strongly believe you are descended from Israel? Or are you just mildly interested in the possibility?
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No
Not important to know.
It is interesting to know that there is evidence to prove where the tribes went. From that we know what the nations should be doing had the tribes done what they were commanded to do. It is also evidence that proves that G-d kept His side of the covenant and birthright promises, but because the tribes did not, it also sobers the mind to understand what to expect.
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Which of the following would you consider the most important in leading to an identification with this message:
Instinct; Bible; Contemporary Events; Historical Proofs; Religious Experience; Other.
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Answer: Other:-
Reading Exodus we see that the Israelites were instructed to offer to share the passover with the strangers among them, those strangers who partook received the same divine protection and left Egypt with the Israelites. Therefore a person does not have to be Israelite to receive from G-d, but if given the opportunity to receive then the individual must be prepared to walk the walk with those of Israel. Not necessarily Israelite by blood, but by adoption.
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Where do your ancestors come from as far as you can tell?
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Answer: Wales
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Do you find our message convincing?
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Where the Bible is shown to be the source to be believed, yes, where there is deviation to other sources - no.
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What do you particularly like about it?
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That the Bible on the whole is the primary source of information.
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What do you dislike?
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There may be items that are of no interest to me, but, there are others who receive email from you, those items may be their source of inspiration.
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Proposed Publications.
Would you prefer a new work dealing with:
a. Biblical Prophecy and the Ten Tribes.
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Can only answer this with a question.
Did you produce all of your existing work because people asked you to through the answers they gave in a survey?[Yair Answers: We have works in manuscript or research note form at various stages of completion. Which of these we invest in bringing to completion in the near future may well be influenced by this survey.]
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Appeals
Do you read our appeals for funds?
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Answer: Yes.
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Do these appeals for funds create a negative impression?
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Answer: No
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Do they diminish your zest for reading our other messages?
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Answer: No
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Are they likely to have an effect on you, i.e. would you donate because of them?
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Answer: I have donated in the past and may do in the future, in order to receive donations, the would be donor needs to be informed as to how to go about it and then left to make a decision.
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If you do not donate, can you say why not?
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Answer: I have donated in the past but have stopped. I bought 'The Tribes' 4th Edition and got half way through. I cannot pick it up and read on. I have read something that the Bible does not support but less reliable sources do. This is a problem that Judah has but not the Lost Ten Tribes. The LTT have other issues to overcome, and this particular 'something' that you have included in The Tribes' is major in a sense, but is something the Almighty alone can sort out.
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Are there any other issues you would like deal with?
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The potter should not ask the clay what it wants to become.
I believe the Almighty has given you a task, it may be that you have completed it, and maybe now you are stuggling to keep things going.
I don't mean any insult by this, but, the words the Almighty spoke to Daniel often spring to mind. After he (Daniel) had written the books and sealed them, he was told to get on with his life. We don't hear about him again till much later.
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Are you Prepared to Help Brit-Am/Hebrew Nations?
Do you agree with the above? If not, why not?
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Answer:
Brit-Am reveals an aspect of the truth, but, depending on tribal influence, not all of it and definately the advice on what the tribes should do once they have recognised their potenital identity or affiliation, Brit-Am is way off the mark.
I do beleive that the G-d of Abraham Isaac and Jacob has been behind your work, revealing to you things previously unknown, but that was foretold that 'knowledge would increase' and 'nothing will be hidden', so no surprises that someone is blessed with the task of revealing these things, however, the time will come when the 'lost' will need to be told who to turn to, will Brit-Am point them in the right direction?
G-ds blessings be upon you and all involved as you prayerfully consider what the Almighty would have you do.
Anonymous2
Appeals
Do you read our appeals for funds? sometimes
Do these appeals for funds create a negative impression? sometimes
Do they diminish the zest for reading our other messages? No
Are they likely to have an effect on you, i.e. would you donate because of them? No
14. Response from Mariaan Bester (South Africa)
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Do you strongly believe you are descended from Israel? Or are you just mildly interested in the possibility?
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Answer: I am a descended from Israel
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If you do believe you are descended from Israel is there one single factor you can mention that initiated this belief?
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Answer: We were raised with the belief that we ( Boer people) were part of the Covenant People of God (covenant made at Bloedrivier with God to renew our vows every year to God, for saving the Boers that day ) how my father knew it, I don't know. We just never questioned it as children, we just accepted it.
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Which of the following would you consider the most important in leading to an identification with this message:
Instinct; Bible; Contemporary Events; Historical Proofs; Religious Experience; Other.
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Answer: Instinct, Bible .
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Where do your ancestors come from as far as you can tell?
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Britain, Scotland and Netherlands
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Answer: yes
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What do you particularly like about it?
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Answer: it is based on facts, research and Bible teachings
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What do you dislike?
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nothing that I have noticed
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Proposed Publications.
Would you prefer a new work dealing with:
a. Biblical Prophecy and the Ten Tribes.
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Answer: Yes
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b. Historical Evidence concerning the Ten Tribes.
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Answer: yes
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c. Which of the above two proposed books (all other things being equal) would you prefer?
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Answer: would want both books
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Appeals
Do you read our appeals for funds?
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Answer: yes, I give donations when I can.
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Do these appeals for funds create a negative impression?
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Answer: definitely not
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Do they diminish your zest for reading our other messages?
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Answer: no
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If you already donate, can you say why?
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Answer: It is very important what you are doing
15. Response from Grethe Ruud Atland (Norway).
Sogne Hagesenter
Mvh
Grethe Ruud Atland
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Do you strongly believe you are descended from Israel? Or are you
just mildly interested in the possibility?
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Answer from Sogne, Norway : I believe we are descendants, due to a book read
called "Norronafolket" written by Kristen Dossland, and due to all the
personal names in our vocabulary, and due to names on sites, places which
shows a semittic influence, and due to Professor of Semitic languages Kjell
Aarthun, now living in Oslo, his publisher is Harrassowitz in Germany. He
has a few answers on emigration. He says that a desert situation occurred
4-3.000 yrs BC, which forced people to move elsewhere.
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If you do believe you are descended from Israel is there one single
factor you can mention that initiated this belief?
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Answer:
The blessing to us....
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Which of the following would you consider the most important in
leading to an identification with this message:
Instinct; Bible; Contemporary Events; Historical Proofs; Religious
Experience; Other.
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Answer:
First Sunday school, and prayers for relatives at the bedside.
... Later interest in writing, calligraphy, and earlier "Kileskrift" at the
Euphrat / Tigris area. We have runes in Norway, which are part of the
writing practise with central location in the Mediterranean. I have read Lost
Tribes of Israel study Maps, by Daniel R. Walsh, 1995.
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Where do your ancestors come from as far as you can tell?
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Referring ... to names in this area, maybe Dan tribe.
There are signs for the various farms in Sognefjord, Balestrand area, which
Kjell Aarthun has read as if they are from the Etruscians. He says the signs
are Etruscian.
The Etruscians departed from Rome area, and they "disappeared". The signs
do not change over the hundreds, as History is influenced by Catholics,
Lutherans, writings from back then are few. We had the Reformation, and we
had the Catholic invasion, the signs for the farms are unchanged for a
longer period back to when people settled along the fjord. Best places
first. My family comes from this area on my fathers side.
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What could be done to enhance the Presentation of this issue?
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Answer:
You are doing better and better. Good that you exist.
...Brit-Am has a platform which is not an island, the ten tribes...
the Israelites.
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Do you find our message convincing?
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Along with other sources, yes. In God there is no contradiction. If you are
not convincing to me, I may not know enough, or you may be wrong in part of
your presentation. However, I do not think that you are bombastic without
scientific evidence. I should read more, and if you have a pack price on all
your booklets together, I would like to buy and read.
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What do you particularly like about it?
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Answer: God is in charge. He will reveal what is appropriate in due time. If
you do not succeed at every moment, the time is not right yet. I expect you
to be at peace at what you are doing, and have a rest attitude inside. That
you are content and feel fine about what you are doing.
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What do you dislike?
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We are all human. Sometimes we need to excuse each other. Sometimes we, the
readers, are in a hurry, and cannot read it all.
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Is there anything else we could do to spread the message?
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Answer:
You are doing fine.
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Appeals
Do you read our appeals for funds?
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Answer:
I know about it. There are many things to be done with what is already
given.
My economy does not allow me to give much. And I do not know you personally,
yet, I trust you. There is a barrier between us due to the fact that e-mail
does not satisfy emotional needs and responsibility as personal meetings
does. I think you have got what you need. E-mail is free. You are free to
do, and free not to do if you do not receive economical funding.
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Do these appeals for funds create a negative impression?
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Answer: well, I know you need funding. I am glad you are there. You will
grow no matter fund raising or not.
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Are you Prepared to Help Brit-Am/Hebrew Nations?
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Answer:
Help ?
The God of Israel, of Abraham, Isaach, and Jacob has given the blessing.
We must use the blessing, and we are given life in our bodies to use. Who
needs help? We have the blessing, and those who follow the leaders, like
some of the Norwegian leaders in Production of Oil, will be blessed, because
we are the best in the world conc drilling. The saying of NOV, American
owned, is that they trust each other, a word given is a word to trust. They
act on personal initiative, and also together. - they use their blessing,
and are worthy of trust. ... You have your room to act at
Brit-Am, and you use it well, as far as I can understand. Be happy with what
you accomplish and with what you are doing. I think that if have something
to say which inspires individuals from where they sit or stand, as I do now,
heading out to do things today, please give what you need yourself. It does
not cost all that much.
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Do you agree with the above? If not, why not?
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Answer:
Help ? Do we need help if we are blessed.
Continued in Part Two.