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Israel & Palestine

December 15, 2019

A Different Way to Get Ready to Welcome Jesus

One way to get ready to greet Jesus is to become familiar with his birthplace, Palestine. Yesterday my husband and I visited The Museum of the Palestinian People in Washington, DC. It's quite new and has just a few exhibits about the land of Palestine. It's only open for limited hours, though the … [Read more...] about A Different Way to Get Ready to Welcome Jesus

Advent/Christmas,  Israel & Palestine Palestine,  refugees,  refugees in the Christmas story,  The Museum of the Palestinian People

January 6, 2018

The Museum of the Bible

The Museum of the Bible opened in Washington, DC last November. The owner is Steve Green, who also owns Hobby Lobby. Green is a conservative Evangelical who is anti-gay and anti-choice. He appears to seek political influence and to court the press. Some of the recent press was negative because he … [Read more...] about The Museum of the Bible

Israel & Palestine "The World of Jesus of Nazareth",  Dave Stotts,  Hobby Lobby,  our trip to the Museum of the Bible,  Steve Green,  The Museum of the Bible

June 29, 2015

When Sanctuaries Aren’t Safe, Arson at Tabgha

Recently the pilgrim site at Tabgha, Israel was attacked by arsonists. Very little mention was made of this in US media. I wrote a?blogpost?for EerdWord, the Eerdmans blog. Thanks for reading. … [Read more...] about When Sanctuaries Aren’t Safe, Arson at Tabgha

Israel & Palestine,  Pilgrimage to the Holy Land Eerdmans

February 7, 2015

Obama Tackles Our Crusader Past

President Obama delivered remarks that caused some reaction. Here are his opening paragraphs: We see sectarian war in Syria, the murder of Muslims and Christians in Nigeria, religious war in the Central African Republic, a rising tide of anti-Semitism and hate crimes in Europe,?so often perpetrated … [Read more...] about Obama Tackles Our Crusader Past

Israel & Palestine Jim Crow,  Obama on our crusader past,  sectarian war in Syria,  the Crusades

August 4, 2014

9 Things Pastors Can Do Besides Pray for Gaza

The conflict in Gaza occupies hearts and minds right now. I know you're praying for peace. But how else can a faith leader respond? So often we feel forced to choose a side.?Are you pro-Israeli or pro-Palestinian? The topic always seems to boil down to this question which (reasonably enough) results … [Read more...] about 9 Things Pastors Can Do Besides Pray for Gaza

Israel & Palestine,  Published in Christian Century Daoud Nassar,  Eran Frenkel,  learn about Zionism,  pro-Israeli or pro-Palestinian?

June 25, 2014

Why I Support the Presbyterian Church?s Vote

People say that denominational decisions are like law and sausage. If you love them, you don?t want to see them getting made. But I love the way we Presbyterians govern ourselves. I geek out over our historic principles. Have you heard these beautiful, high-minded words from 1788? ~ God alone is … [Read more...] about Why I Support the Presbyterian Church?s Vote

Israel & Palestine divestment,  historic Presbyterian principles,  John Witherspoon,  MRTI,  PCUSA vote to divest

June 22, 2014

What the PCUSA actually said about Divestment in the Middle East, 2014

Here's the full text of what the PCUSA just passed at the 221st General Assembly. Don't miss #7. You're welcome to comment, as long as you disclose your identity. I delete anonymous comments. Click here for some of my own thoughts on the subject. The PC(USA) has a long standing commitment to … [Read more...] about What the PCUSA actually said about Divestment in the Middle East, 2014

Israel & Palestine,  Presbyterian Church (USA) 221st General Assembly of the PCUSA,  divestment in Israel

June 17, 2014

Apartheid. Boycott. Conflict. Divest.

The 221st General Assembly of the PCUSA is meeting this week in Detroit. There are many important and fascinating topics they will discuss, debate, and vote on.?Among them is Divestment, or whether or not the denomination should divest?from American companies that create products used in the … [Read more...] about Apartheid. Boycott. Conflict. Divest.

Israel & Palestine,  Presbyterian Church (USA) divestment

December 21, 2013

A Bethlehem Prayer Service at Christmastime: Washington, DC simulcast with Bethlehem, Palestine

One reason music is powerful is that it exists in context -- in place and time. A song plays on the radio and we hurtle back in our memory to the sweetheart we danced with once upon a time. A musical theme announces a favorite movie or series and the pleasure of watching it comes flooding back. … [Read more...] about A Bethlehem Prayer Service at Christmastime: Washington, DC simulcast with Bethlehem, Palestine

Israel & Palestine a simulcast service,  Bethlehem,  Bethlehem prayer service,  National Cathedral,  O Come All Ye Faithful,  Palestine

December 11, 2013

Nelson Mandela Speaking About the Palestinian People

Today the world honors the life of Nelson Mandela. I read about South African activists posting pro-Palestine banners at the Mandela memorial. That lead me to read the text of a speech Mandela gave on December 4, 1997 at the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. These are … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Speaking About the Palestinian People

Israel & Palestine,  Nelson Mandela December 4 1997,  International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People,  Nelson Mandela,  Nelson Mandela supporting Palestine

Jerusalem

December 1, 2013

Why Jerusalem? The IMAX movie.

My family and I went to see the new IMAX movie "Jerusalem" on Saturday.?The photography is amazing, and the access to sacred sites is unparalleled. You could go on a thousand pilgrimages to Jerusalem and never see these events from this perspective. I'll paste the movie trailer below, it's worth … [Read more...] about Why Jerusalem? The IMAX movie.

Israel & Palestine cosmic energy around Jerusalem,  Jerusalem the center of the world,  Jerusalem the movie

August 24, 2013

The Gatekeepers, 2012 documentary

The Gatekeepers?is a 2012 documentary about Israel's secret service agency, the Shin Bet. The filmmaker, Dror Moreh, interviewed the six men who have served as head of the Shin Bet from its beginnings in 1948. The fact that these men agreed to be interviewed is absolutely stunning. The interviews … [Read more...] about The Gatekeepers, 2012 documentary

Israel & Palestine Dror Moreh,  Israel Defense Force,  Shin Bet,  The Gatekeepers movie

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