A Political Religion Part 2

This week I would like to focus on perhaps one of the largest political intervention in Judaism: The Mitzvah/Kiyum of Yishuv Eretz Yisrael. Ever since the end of the Holocaust, which coincides with the Dawn of the MOdern State of Israel, there has been fierce opposition to those who have attempted to build up Eretz Yisrael. While no Jews would deny the significance of the land of Israel to our people, there is a legitimate argument as to when the Jews are supposed to return to the land of Israel and begin the process of rebuilding the land and the third Beis Hamikdash. The arguments get more complex and interesting because even those Rabbinic authorities who support the current rebuilding of Eretz Yisroel would argue over whether the amazing miracles that G-d has and still does perform for the Jews in Eretz Yisroel is the beginning of our final redemption or rather just the best practical thing that could happen for our people. This, however is a discussion on it's own and what I would like to discuss pertains to every one of these groups.

Besides the issue of whether we are supposed to be in Eretz Yisroel rebuilding the land or not, and besides the issue of whether this is the "Atchalta D'Geulah" or not, the fact remains clear: JEWS HAVE AN OBLIGATION TO BE MAKIR TOV FOR MIRACLES FROM HAKADOSH BARUCH HU. This is an undeniable fact.
How can a Chareidi Jew live with himself, criticizing the Land and saying tehillim crying over the terrible "Shande" of the Tziyonim, when G-d clearly intervened in the Six Day War to let the Jews defend their land and even take back some of what was lost when Israel, the tiny little country was surrounded by bigger, wealthier, and stronger countries.

On the Flip Side, How can a Tzioni Jew live with himself, and call the Gedolei Am Yisrael, Reshaim because they have a different political view. (This was said to me in conversation last week by a Frum Tzioni Jew) I assure you that they know more Torah than we could ever imagine and when they encourage Bochurim to sit and learn in Yeshiva, this is not up to us to judge them and call them Reshaim. Torah has and will always be the most important part of our Religion and event hough most of the country of Israel disagrees with this, I am confident that they are wrong. Avodas Hashem is why we are on Earth, and while this should not come in place of national defense, some people should be sitting and learning Yomam Valaylah. They are as imnportant a piece of defense as the army is.

My point is not that Jews should not serve in the army. and my point is not that Jews should not live in Eretz Yisrael. My point is that the Torah clearly shows us that the ideal life is to be serving G-d in Eretz Yisrael. This is impossible without an army currently so all Jews should protect our land. My point is that when G-d makes a miracle for us: Don't let your political views get in the way and say "Oh, it's a fluke" or "This will show those stupid Chareidim". Judaism's beauty is in it's diverse yet unified people. We are uni through the land and through the Torah and there are legitimate arguments surrounding our involvement in both these things.
My one Plea: Be truthful; Not Political