The center of faith; As cities go, Jerusalem is small, built on high rock hills next to the desert. Yet this modern city and ancient seat of God engenders more passion than any other place in the world. Why? Because it gives identity to believers of three world faiths.(NEWS)

From: Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN) | Date: May 17, 1997| Author: | Copyright information

1/3 Stand on the Mount of Olives overlooking the ancient city of Jerusalem and try - I dare you - to stay dry-eyed. Or, especially if you're a Christian, deny that you want to burst into song, usually some hymn you haven't sung for years but that comes rolling back to you in all its verses.

"Beautiful Savior," or maybe "Once in David's Royal City."

Try it. For Christians, Jews or Muslims it's very difficult to remain rational and dispassionate about this city on the hill.

As we in the United States watch as Jew, Christian and Muslim fight each other over this bit ...

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