Should the third Temple in Jerusalem be rebuilt?

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Salaam everyone;
There is a claim that the Aqsa Mosque, the third holiest place for Muslims, is built on the foundations of the second temple which was destroyed in 70 AD. Obviously if such was the case, rebuilding of the Jerusalem Temple would necessitate the demolition of the Aqsa Mosque, with incalculable consequences.

Any Muslim nation in the neighborhood possessing WMD would render any plan to destroy the Aqsa Mosque impossible that is because of fear from nuclear weapon use against Israel if it touches the Sacred Mosque.

The strong presence of the US troops in the region (Iraq, Afghanistan) created the best conditions ever to destroy the Aqsa Mosque while the Muslims nations could do nothing to prevent it; the US army would serve as a shield to keep at bay anyone wanting to defend the Aqsa Mosque.

I would like to ask our Catholic Brethren if they think the third temple in Jerusalem should be rebuilt, and if so, why and if they think the Aqsa Mosque should be destroyed for that purpose?

Salaam.
Joseph.
 
You have been watching to many Evangelical TV shows…when the temple is rebuilt that will usher in 7 years of tribulation.etc. Catholics and Evangelicals have a totally different view on the book of revelation,we don’t look for stuff like that and say…that means Jesus will come back in six months.Don’t Get caught up in all this end time stuff…nobody knows the day or the hour Christ will come back.
 
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alekzander:
You have been watching to many Evangelical TV shows…when the temple is rebuilt that will usher in 7 years of tribulation.etc. Catholics and Evangelicals have a totally different view on the book of revelation,we don’t look for stuff like that and say…that means Jesus will come back in six months.Don’t Get caught up in all this end time stuff…nobody knows the day or the hour Christ will come back.
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No.
 
I don’t see why anyone would want to rebuild the temple. Is the nation of Israel going to return to making animal sacrifices? I doubt that there is even much interest there in such a thing.
 
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alekzander:
You have been watching to many Evangelical TV shows…when the temple is rebuilt that will usher in 7 years of tribulation.etc. Catholics and Evangelicals have a totally different view on the book of revelation,we don’t look for stuff like that and say…that means Jesus will come back in six months.Don’t Get caught up in all this end time stuff…nobody knows the day or the hour Christ will come back.
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Sounds to me as if the Evangelicals are attempting to force the hand of God into a time table of tribulation. Only the Father knows…remember?
 
There is no need to rebuild the temple. Christ Himself is the ‘third’ temple (John 2:19-21).

In a way I think the fact that the Mosque now stands there is the subtle hand of God’s providence which tells us “You no longer need the temple. Look, I’m giving its remains to the sons of Ishmael; in its place I give you My Son, Who is sufficient for your salvation.”
 
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Neithan:
There is no need to rebuild the temple. Christ Himself is the ‘third’ temple (John 2:19-21).

In a way I think the fact that the Mosque now stands there is the subtle hand of God’s providence which tells us “You no longer need the temple. Look, I’m giving its remains to the sons of Ishmael; in its place I give you My Son, Who is sufficient for your salvation.”
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Excellent!👍
 
I doubt that there is even much interest there in such a thing.
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Don’t be too sure about that. Many Orthodox Jews are quite willing to get to actually practice their faith again. That being said, I don’t think the Nation of Israel would rebuild the Temple: it’s too secular and the consequences would be too high.

Peace and God bless!
 
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Ghosty:
Don’t be too sure about that. Many Orthodox Jews are quite willing to get to actually practice their faith again. That being said, I don’t think the Nation of Israel would rebuild the Temple: it’s too secular and the consequences would be too high.

Peace and God bless!
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Can you just imagine the reaction from the Muslim populations worldwide if Israel even entertains thoughts of building a 3rd Temple? I mean look at how they reacted after the cartoon of Muhammed was publicized.
 
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JimG:
I don’t see why anyone would want to rebuild the temple. Is the nation of Israel going to return to making animal sacrifices? I doubt that there is even much interest there in such a thing.
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Uhh Hi! Jim and et el actually Israel is very interested in rebuilding the Temple. ummm … yes they want to go back to animal sacrifics.

They have rebuilt if not all then most of the furniture of the Temple, all the candle sticks etc. The priests garments have been made. The linage of the Priests have been traced. They have a very active breeding program a few yrs ago they thought they had a pure red heifer, but it developed a hair there was another several yrs ago but I havent heard if it developed a wrong coloured hair.

If they could, go to the Temple, its said they need 3 days to be up and running, they are that ready. Dont forget Messiah is still to come but more importantly is the Temple to be up and running again.

Yea the Muslims would have a fit, but the Temple rebuilt is a goal, what do you think the whole brew ha ha is all about over there? So if the Temple is allowed to be built somehow on or near the site, wow what a Man would be, that could arrange such a feat. Wouldnt he be famous . . . . 🙂

and ps no its not Bush

PSS Neithan yes very nice 👍
 
Joseph_Alison,

The only Christians who would support a re-building of the Jewish Temple are those who adhere to a VERY DISTURBING AND DANGEROUS view of Christ, His Church, and the End Times. They are Evangelicals who want to do this, but even then not all Evangelicals support this.

It would take way too long to go into the details of what this particular sect of Christians believes, and why they believe it, but for now let me just say that the reasons that they want to rebuild the Temple are directly contrary and repugnant to the doctrine of Christ, and the Church He established.

Catholics, Eastern Orthodox, and many Protestants will fully agree with this.

Furthermore, while the Evangelicals who are pushing for this may have some political influence in the Republican party, they would NEVER, EVER be able to convince any respectable American Politician to adopt the idea that the Dome of the Rock (and the mosque that accompanies it, please forgive me, I have forgotten its name) should be destroyed and the Temple be rebuilt in its place.

I can assure you that, from a theological perspective, Catholics, Eastern Orthodox, and most Protestants would view the rebuilding of the Temple as a huge slap-in-the-face to Christ. All Jewish Temple Liturgy ceased to have any significance upon Our Lord’s Crucifixion. The Liturgy has been brought to fulfillment in the Mass.
 
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StMarkEofE:
Can you just imagine the reaction from the Muslim populations worldwide if Israel even entertains thoughts of building a 3rd Temple? I mean look at how they reacted after the cartoon of Muhammed was publicized.
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Exactly, and Israel is not an Orthodox Jewish nation by any means. It’s made some concessions to Orthodox Jews, but as a country it is not Orthodox. In fact, it’s not even especially religious in the strict sense. The Nation of Israel is not about to bulldoze the Al Aqsa just to build a Temple for a vocal minority of Orthodox Jews.

Peace and God bless!
 
Kitty Chan:
The linage of the Priests have been traced.
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That is not true. Any and all records of the Levitical Priesthood were destroyed in 70 A.D. with the destruction of the Temple by the Roman Armies. The Levitical Line has been lost. All that remains are a few spurious personal family records, and these have never been verified to be historically accurate. This is seen by the fact that those who own the records refuse to let them be subject to historical scrutiny for validity.

Christ fulfilled the law. He came not to establish a Jewish Kingdom but a Kingdom for all. Dispensationalism is directly repugnant to Christ and all that He did for us on the Cross.
 
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Joseph_Alison:
Salaam everyone;
There is a claim that the Aqsa Mosque, the third holiest place for Muslims, is built on the foundations of the second temple which was destroyed in 70 AD.
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This is indeed true. In fact, I believe that it has been established that the “rock” inside the Dome of the Rock is in fact the base of the great Altar outside of the Temple that the Jews used in their sacrifices.

But, like I said, Joseph, it doesn’t matter. Christ fulfilled the law, and there is no reason to bring back the Temple.

I can assure you 100% that the Catholic Church will never, EVER support the rebuilding of the Jewish Temple. Ever. Have no fear.
 
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ThomasMore1535:
This is indeed true. In fact, I believe that it has been established that the “rock” inside the Dome of the Rock is in fact the base of the great Altar outside of the Temple that the Jews used in their sacrifices.

But, like I said, Joseph, it doesn’t matter. Christ fulfilled the law, and there is no reason to bring back the Temple.

I can assure you 100% that the Catholic Church will never, EVER support the rebuilding of the Jewish Temple. Ever. Have no fear.
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And on conjecture, if a 3rd Temple is built whose to say whether or not God will accept any sacrifices from it even though the Jews are ignorant of the Incarnation and Messiahship of Christ.
 
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ThomasMore1535:
That is not true. Any and all records of the Levitical Priesthood were destroyed in 70 A.D. with the destruction of the Temple by the Roman Armies. The Levitical Line has been lost. All that remains are a few spurious personal family records, and these have never been verified to be historically accurate. This is seen by the fact that those who own the records refuse to let them be subject to historical scrutiny for validity.

Christ fulfilled the law. He came not to establish a Jewish Kingdom but a Kingdom for all. Dispensationalism is directly repugnant to Christ and all that He did for us on the Cross.
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The records may have been destroyed but I read that they feel they may have found them, I dont know if its correct that they did or didnt. Just saying what Ive heard, If I find where I saw it I will post it sorry for my memory. Besides they are breeding a cow not letting God raise it, there will be a justification for the priests.

I know Christ fulfilled the law. Jews still wait for Messiah but it isnt Christ as we know Him, its a very intelligent human leader who will bring about world peace. Also restore the sacrificial system amoung other things. Which sounds a bit like rebuilding the Temple or something like or sharing the one there, who knows?

Brings a question I wonder if Muslims have a Messiah they look for? I wonder if I should post that question? do you know?

Whats the Catholics or Christians gonna do when the world says shut up we can finally hear the end of this middle east thing (we are sick of it) let them have this and all sides are happy, finally. Are we gonna be the ones to deny peace?

This is around the time for Christ to remind everyone He wasnt as you said establishing a Jewish Kingdom but one for all.
 
Kitty Chan:
Uhh Hi! Jim and et el actually Israel is very interested in rebuilding the Temple. ummm … yes they want to go back to animal sacrifics.

They have rebuilt if not all then most of the furniture of the Temple, all the candle sticks etc. The priests garments have been made. The linage of the Priests have been traced. They have a very active breeding program a few yrs ago they thought they had a pure red heifer, but it developed a hair there was another several yrs ago but I havent heard if it developed a wrong coloured hair.
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do you have any authoritative source for this remarkable claim? if so, please post it. otherwise of course we will just disregard it for the claptrap that it is.
 
Question:

From a Christian point of view, wouldn’t any attempt to rebuild the temple be the work of the anti-christ?
 
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Neithan:
There is no need to rebuild the temple. Christ Himself is the ‘third’ temple (John 2:19-21).

In a way I think the fact that the Mosque now stands there is the subtle hand of God’s providence which tells us “You no longer need the temple. Look, I’m giving its remains to the sons of Ishmael; in its place I give you My Son, Who is sufficient for your salvation.”
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😃

btw, why do muslims claim Jerusalem?
 
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