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God is given material form, for example where He
is represented as speaking, and being spoken to;
except for the textual contradictions; and except
for the sections which run counter to the laws of
nature.
These views are inerasable from the record of Ben-
Gurion's attitudes which will retain an interest for future
generations. The founding prime minister of the Jewish
State, a staunch labor leader, was always viewed as an
atheist, as an unbeliever. In his later years he emerged
with a firm belief, with a theological philosophy. It had
been spoken of as Einsteinian and as Spinozist. Perhaps it
is simply: Ben-Gurionian.
The research centers now functioning will surely add
to a renewed appreciation of Spinozism. They are surely
assisting in removing the stigma of 17th Century excom-
munications. The herem is under scrutiny in this regard.
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ing about 71/2 hours a day, of
which two hours are for
children and 11/2hours for
local Arabic speaking resi-
dents. This does not include
instructional TV, which
monopolizes the single
channel during morning
and afternoon for 81/2 hours.
Little wonder that Israelis
also seek out the telecasts of
its neighbors. Jordan, with
two channels, even caters to
this interest and airs a daily
program of views in Hebrew,
obviously not for its own
citizenry, in addition to
movies, packaged American
shows, etc. Programs from
Syria are less attractive.
Occasionally bits of Egypt
and Cyprus can be picked
up, depending on location
and climatic conditions.
But the big attraction for
Israelis, especially those in
the northern and central
parts of the country, is Mid-
dle East Televion (MET). It
broadcasts exclusively in
English for eleven hours a
day and offers a varied fare
of American western
movies,, news reports, com-
edy shows, children's pro-
grams, extensive sports
coverage, weekly excerpts
from America's Sixty Min--
utes.
This station used to be
popularly known as Major
Hadad's station because of
its location in the territory
which his forces controlled.
Unofficially it is under Is-
rael's protection, and mai-
nains as office in nearby
Kiryat Shmona.
Lebanon as a TV
neighbor is affiliated with,
and is apparently the local
outlet for, what is known in
the U.S. as the Christian
Broadcasting Network
(CBN), a cable TV which'
seeks to spread the message
of Christianity and claims
20 million subscribers in
America.
Israelis looking for a new
variety of entertainment
find rich pickings on MET.
The news line is strongly,
unmistakably pro-Israel,
but there is an obvious de-
sire to avoid involvement in
the politics of the Middle
East, and especially the vor-
tex of Lebanese rivafties.
All programs are in
English, usually accom-
panied by a running trans-
lation in Arabic. There is no
Hebrew at all, which pro-
vides a basis for contention
that they are talking to the
Christians, and not to the
Jews.
The distinctive feature of
MET is the evangelical
element which permeates
many \of the programs, some
subtly, and others in almost
blatant revivalist fashion.
The daily 700 Club is a
half-hour .during which a
variety of persons give tes-
timony as to how they found
the true faith. The several
soap operas, suspenseful
and interesting, have heavy
religious undertones. When
our hero engages in a
dangerous mission, the
beautiful girl rolls her eyes
heavenward and murmurs:
"Jesus must protect him."
The prayer always works.
Even the physical fitness
exercise program is not free
from casual asides to the ef-
fect that we can all lose
weight by exercising — and
having faith. A great at-
traction for the youngsters
is the cartoon show, Super
Book, tales from the Old and
New Testament, dramati-
cally enacted.
Thus far there has been
little or no reaction froth
Jewish religious circles in
Israel who are either un-
aware of the Station or con-
sider it unimportant.