The land of Israel and the Jewish people hold a special place for Christians. After all, Jesus and his disciples were Jewish and the Holy Land is the place where He founded His church. Furthermore, Jerusalem is the site where Christians believe Jesus will return to Earth. That's why events scheduled to take place at the United Nations this week have many Christians concerned. The Palestinian Authority will likely ask for permission to join the UN as a member state.. The Christian Broadcasting Network CBN http://www.cbn.com