1. Religions in Jerusalem Three main religions in Jerusalem: – Christianity – Judaism – Islam Similarities between the religions – One God – Prophets – Angels and Demons – Sacred Text No one is willing to accept other religions, but rather they all claim Jerusalem to be their own rightful land http://liztagami.wordpress.com/2010/08/09 /yerushalayim-al-quds-jerusalem-the- christian-quarter/

2. Problem with Jerusalem Judaism claims Jerusalem should be theirs because: – The site of the ancient and holy Solomon’s Temple – Serves as a place to mourn the destruction of Solomon’s Temple – It is the only capital of the Jewish state – The center of Jewish life for over 3 thousand years ever since it was conquered by King David – God’s giving their Holy Land back to them Islam claims Jerusalem should be theirs because: – Believes it is the place where Mohammed rose to Heaven Where he got instructions regarding Islam laws Christianity claims Jerusalem should be theirs because: – Location of Jesus Christ’s childhood and adulthood It’s where he preached and where his resurrection took place – One of the first Christian communities was located in Jerusalem http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle- east-11096293

3. Obstacles Solutions No one is willing to accept other religions They all claim Jerusalem to be their own Not willing to share Aren’t Open Minded Jerusalem can be given to the United Nations – Become a Multi- National City City needs a stable sovereign http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-11096293

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