Presbyterian Theological Reflection Bible study to find a political solution to peace for Israel by Peter Menkin
"I believe that The Bible gives us a glimpse of God's will: the qualities of justice, justice, freedom and peace to which God calls us and we have to follow. But the Bible did not used to develop policies for revenue details how we achieve those objectives in modern societies. In an imperfect world in which our knowledge is limited and the motivations of each combination, we have to making political judgments on how best to achieve the measure of justice, freedom and peace is possible in the circumstances. Comment from the author by e-mail and telephone - FH Alan Wisdom, vice president of research programs, Institute on Religion and Democracy
On the basis of the Bible and theological reflection paper on the subject, the Presbyterian Church USA Presbyterian Committee-Israel policy is formed as a matter of social justice and Christian, as it is recommended that this policy of the Church Assembly in 2010 for passage. Yes other areas of reason and arguments for the recommendations come in. This report and comment on this second of three parts on policy recommendations Israel Presbyterian General Assembly Theological Biblical reflection is all about and yet led to the first time. In this article, the author cites several conversations on the social policy of the Church vis-à-vis Israel in order to continue to represent different views of the Presbyterians to the most important question of the committee: What is peace in the Middle East. For a complete and comprehensive look at the issues involved in the first of the three game series, please go here on the web. The third part of the series to comment and report on the Kairos document, also known as Kairos report, which recommends several measures stricter towards Israel that social policy towards this nation - if adopted by the U.S. Presbyterian Church Assembly General shall be the policy. This article was written before July 2010, when the General Assembly meets. In a look at the third in the series, here are the things discussed and recommended by the Commission, based on his Christian understanding of politics social, religious Presbyterians. For the mind of this writer, the object of their points of view expressed in his theological reflection paper on the Bible (which is here on the web), influences the Christians of the United States and other countries, and is of interest beyond his own church. American Jews have expressed their firm and resolute opposition to and abhorrence report of the committee, said if approved, the Presbyterians are calling for the end of the State of Israel as it exists today and Since its founding in 1948. Here is where the Commission thought Presbyterian Theological took their Bible, and I talk about his goal is the creation peace, which is its intention. This author believes that the key issue of social justice in the Presbyterian and others and represents a significant attitude that came to bring the road to adoption and Presbyterian Committee recommendation Kairos Document. More information about a document in the third part of the series. first comment on Presbyterian Committee by Rabbi Abraham Cooper of the Wiesenthal Center in Los Angeles, which Newsweek described as an important and Chief Rabbi of the United States. This commentary by Rabbi Cooper of a speech in Israel in 2010 reflects a wide band of American Jewish opinion in the course of the United States. KAIROS is not a popular form, or to work for peace, is the leader of the Jews U.S.. The statement made by the rabbi in the abstract: In the days Kairos won praise from various Protestant groups and Catholics. Far more serious problem, however, comes from a church whose leadership has taken the place of honor first time in the fight against Israel. Church Presbyterian (USA) (PCUSA) in 2004 became the first American group of Protestant churches call for divestment Israel. This change proved unpopular among the foundations of the church, and the move was canceled in 2006. In 2008, the Assembly generally considered - and accepted - what we all thought that overtures were mutually exclusive, a pro-Palestinian, and more balanced. One of them asked for a better balance in the policies of the church and the material, and a thorough review of policy in the Middle East CPUSA. However, the Special Committee "to prepare a comprehensive study focused on Israel and Palestine," which was assembled later had only one member pro-Israel soon quit in disgust. The committee of nine had at least seven members and three employees [4] indicated strongly pro-Palestinian views before his appointment. Many have been imported directly from Israel Palestine PCUSA Mission network (IPMT), whose blog has received anti-Semitic videos [5] and hardware Muslim terrorist groups. The reader can easily see that Wiesenthal Center, a large U.S. based human rights organization, and not as the Kairos Document. In addition, his criticism of the Presbyterian Church and its work and recommendations committees, theological Bible or not, is "anti-Semitic, as is the Church who want to end Israel as a state. Reviews Wiesenthal Centre and the opinion of Jews is said that the main line as always, if you disagree with us are "anti-Semite" main line Many Jewish groups important and popular states: The Committee and the Presbyterian Church wants to destroy Israel. A defender of the peace policy presented by the Committee to the General Assembly, a delegate from the Presbyterian Church U.S. who lives in San Francisco Bay Area, this writer wrote: I also worry that if people in the Wiesenthal Center (whose job is to eradicate anti-Semitism) begin call almost any criticism of Israel against anti-Semitism, then people dismiss the indictment is politically motivated and irrelevant. If this happens, when it is very anti-Semitic activities occur and are detected by the Wiesenthal Center, no attention because the Wiesenthal Center has lost its credibility. Without doubt, the Kairos document is controversial and hated by Israelis and Jews in America Rabbi Adlerstein including Yitzoch and Rabbi Abraham Cooper Wiesenthal Center, saying that Israel is an apartheid state. No, also support. The Delegate Assembly General mentioned above, as the Kairos Document and the statements that action be taken against Israel as an apartheid state. In the same letter by e-mail written before his departure from the 2010 General Assembly, Delegate wrote: One last point (Adlerstein) Rabbi cites that the indictment against apartheid in Israel was in contempt and an insult to black South Africa. Below are quotes from Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela of South Africa joint winners of the Nobel Peace Prize, which are probably better specialists question a rabbi Wiesenthal Center: Desmond Tutu in a letter to students of Berkeley (Cape Town, April 2010) - Leaders Dear University Student of California - Berkeley was with great joy that I learned from his past voting 16-4 in favor of transferring money from his university enabling businesses and the benefits of the injustice of the Israeli occupation of Palestinian land and the violation of Palestinian human rights. 'S on principles and with the support of a growing number of civil society organizations and the United States people of conscience, including including major Jewish organizations, are essential for better world in manufacturing, and it is always a source of Inspiration for young people when road and tell the truth to power. I am writing to tell you that, despite what critics may be challenged, you are doing the right thing. You do what is moral. You do what corresponds to you as human beings who believe that all people have dignity and rights and that those who are deprived their dignity and rights they deserve the solidarity of others. I was on the territory OPT, and have witnessed their side on race and housing conditions which reminded me that we live in South Africa under the racist system of apartheid. I witnessed the humiliation of Palestinian men, women and children waiting for hours in Israel regularly try military checkpoints to the most basic travel to visit family or go to school or college, and this humiliation is familiar to me and Many black South Africans who were regularly rounded up and insulted by the security forces of the apartheid government in the same issue of equality is what motivates the divestment movement today, trying to end the Israeli occupation 43 years long and the unequal treatment of the Palestinian people by the Israeli government's decision on them. Abuse we face are real, and nobody No one should feel offended by principle, morally coherent and non-violent actions to oppose it. It is more correct to call Israel, especially their abuse of what has been called by the apartheid regime, in particular, for their abuses. The theme of equality is what motivates divestment movement today, trying to end the occupation of 43-year-long Israel and the unequal treatment the Palestinian people by Israel of the government's decision on them. Abuse they face are real, and nobody should feel offended by principle morally, not actions conform to violence to oppose them. It is more correct to call Israel, in particular, their abuse of what has been called the apartheid regime, in particular, for their abuses. Nelson Mandela said: "Apartheid is a crime against humanity. Israel has deprived millions of Palestinians of their liberty and property. It perpetuates a system of gross racial discrimination and inequality. It has systematically incarcerated and tortured thousands of Palestinians, contrary to norms of international law. He has, in particular, waged a war against civilians, especially children. "Memo on Palestine from 2001 to Thomas Friedman's work of the Review Committee of the Middle East becomes more controversial, and the actions of the General Assembly in its decision on the report and adoption becomes more controversial in these modern times. The criticism is hot. In his letter to Jewish friends, the Commission itself says: Letter to Jewish American Friends: We are aware that our report is likely to produce this kind of criticism to be "Unjust" or "asymmetric". We believe that our report, however, is fair enough. Our analysis, both by research and careful with our experience of being in the Middle East is that Israel is the largest party in the mighty conflict. Therefore, Israel has the responsibility and the ability to reverse the course of the current precipitous decline in the region. Let us pray and work for peace in Jerusalem Middle East, and our world. This author believes that the Presbyterian Church USA's intent is the same as the Commission notes in its recommendations to the General Assembly: Can we continue to pray and work for peace in Jerusalem, the Middle East, and our world. Hence, we turn to when the article itself in the anterior mentions another aspect of the career of biblical reflection make recommendations for, and where the Presbyterian Church USA is in today's politics, too. It's a long statement is important for what is widely cited: 3. Continue to urge all companies doing business in the region to find proactive solutions to promote respect for human rights, peacebuilding and equal opportunities in employment … b. Considering that the Spirit of Christ gives us courage to pray constantly, to see among all peoples to Christ as Lord and Savior, to unmask idolatry in the Church and culture, to hear the voices of people long silence, and work with others for justice, freedom and peace "(Brief Statement of Faith-Presbyterian Church (USA), lines 66-71), we try to comply with this call for continued commitment from Caterpillar, accordance with the policy statement after the 219th General Assembly: Caterpillar, Inc. product, sold and advantage of the team, he has been and is still used, with or without modifications to its exclusive distributors and other for-Although non-peaceful purposes. Caterpillar earnings thus further action by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and other government agencies (sometimes The private companies under contract with government entities or construction projects approved by the Israeli government) have been convicted by the international community and the Presbyterian Church (USA). These uses include (but are not limited to) the demolition of Palestinian civilian homes, construction of Israeli settlements and the separation barrier on Palestinian territory is illegally occupied by Israel, and the provision of (and possible conscription in the future) civilian employees Exclusive Caterpillar dealer for the Israeli army to maintain Caterpillar equipment for military purposes. Caterpillar inaction to fight against injustice and pain caused by his inability to control and take measures to prevent such use by dealers of Israel is inconsistent with Call our position expressed on all companies doing business in Israel, Gaza, East Jerusalem and West Bank "to limit their activities exclusively for peaceful purposes and not allow their products or services to support or facilitate acts of violence by Israelis and 10 Palestinians against civilians innocent construction and maintenance settlements or roads only Israel in East Jerusalem and the West Bank, military occupation of Palestinian territories and construction of the separation fence that extends beyond the Green Line of 1967? in the Palestinian territories. " Based on Christian principles and character of social witness, the 219th General Assembly strongly condemns the continuing Caterpillar profit non-peaceful uses a number of its products. We call on Caterpillar to carefully review their participation barriers to a just peace and sustainable in Israel-Palestine, and to take positive steps to end its complicity in the violation of human rights. We hope that by the grace of God, come to exercise their Caterpillar power and influence in the service of a just and lasting peace in Israel / Palestine. With all this detail of the Presbyterian Church USA Committee report, the reader can see that a large part of territory is covered. Some think the problem is not what is the second series of three reports and comments intended to do, that the Church Presbyterian is guided by the Bible and theological reflection. This author thinks so. Alan FH Wisdom, a good writer and that members of the tank of the Institute on religion and Democray wrote in an email to this writer on the role and intent. Theirs is another, legitimate, mainstream point of view again: "Biblical theological reflection" is carefully argued and well documented Unlike some other sections of the document. Establishes a set of valid ideas of Scripture, from the earth in God's covenant with Israel: the last land instance belongs to God and not the occupants, the donation of land comes the responsibility to live as a people according to the commandments of God, that among the commandments are the non-Israelites treated fairly, that the government of Israel is criticized any other government when their policies are unfair, and that limits the evolution of ancient Israel provides little guidance on the boundaries of modern Israel. This section provides universal moral standards of justice against which no government can be measured (and found wanting). But there is a clear link between the rules and recommendations later to enter the political details, the Israeli separation barrier, the blockade of Gaza and the nature of a Palestinian state. These recommendations, as opposed to the theological division, apply double standards to Israel and its adversaries. Israel, for example, is criticized several occasions when he denied freedom and self determination for Palestinians. But the same criticism is not directed against the Palestinian Hamas or Fatah, or the governments of the region, which are more repressive, even to his people. A serious flaw in theological reflection " Bible "is the attempt to equate Judaism, Christianity and Islam, as if the three religions teach the same thing. There is a repeated pattern of quotations from rabbinic sources of the Christian New Testament, the Koran and all those who seek to establish the same notions of justice. Although too early to find common ethical, distorts the image to ignore the huge differences between Jews, Christians, Muslims and concepts the law of God. The Torah, the Sermon on the Mount, and to offer Sharia different foundations of community life. As an aspect of this attempt to assimilate the three religions is the assumption that their claims to the land of Palestine are equivalent. The "biblical theological reflection," says that "Jerusalem as the" soil "as a whole, does not belong to a people, but rather to be shared by two nations (Israelis and the Palestinians) and the three religions (Judaism, Christianity and Islam). "He quotes with approval CPUSA another document indicating that" the God's gift of land and opportunity and responsibility that goes with this gift, covers both the Jews and the Palestinian people who live alongside them in what was the ancient land of the biblical promise. "At no time the document recognizes that land claims are in fact far from identical. For devout Jews, Jerusalem is the holy city, one to remember each year at Passover, and Israel is the only location in all the earth that God promised. Christians, however, are a people of all nations and spread across the Earth. They consider themselves as foreigners and in the country, "no country on earth, but" desirable [foreign ing] a better country, the celestial "Hebrews 11:13, 16 Muslims) (Hope to see the kingdom to spread Islam throughout the world instead of a single nation. The Dome of the Rock and al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem sacred to them, but unless the cities of Mecca and Medina in Arabia. The report CPUSA may wish that the land claims of the three religions are equal. Perhaps be easier to make peace, if that were the case, however, fidelity to the truth requires that the distinction between the different claims and treat each with its own integrity. An important aspect of change in contemporary relations between Christians and their attitude towards the Middle East, well illustrated by the Presbyterians, it is in their interest to Christians outside the U.S. and worldwide. It is a solidarity movement? I do not think, but it has enough features and influence of Christians today in the Middle East all safe to assume it as an influential factor. Christians talk to each other in the world, as expected. Here is the message of the Presbyterian Church Committee in its report: Ecumenical Declaration: In addition to the United States have to say, are the voices of our brothers and sisters in Christ in the Middle East. In our regional travel, which were encouraged by their constancy, overwhelmed by their problems, and proposes its diversity, but also your device. As ecumenical voice spoke Amman Call Kairos Document Palestine, the Middle East Church has spoken clearly and direct us. We do not know his voice to our peril. We will do our best to show our unity in Christ with them. There is no question of Reformed churches are moving in the area of ecumenism. A press release from the World Council of Churches has announced the merger tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of Christians in an ecumenical organization and form, was recently in the world. Statement WCC, in part: "The formation of the World Communion of Reformed Churches is a source of inspiration for all of us see the call for unity with the mission and to promote justice as a call without divisions, "said World Council of Churches, general secretary Rev. Dr Olav Tveit Fykse Grand Rapids, USA, on Saturday, June 19. Tveit hosted 380 delegates representing 227 Reformed churches in the world at the meeting to unify the World Health Organization World Alliance of Reformed Churches (WARC) and the Reformed Ecumenical Council (REC). The merger of the two organizations held the previous day prayer and praise and Joy Van Noord Arena on the campus of Calvin College. Many years in the making, the new World Communion has 227 member churches representing 80 million Christians in 108 countries. "I am pleased to say that the vote of two organizations was unanimous, "said Peter Borgdorff, president of the Reformed Ecumenical Council (CCC), in a press conference after the merger agreement. "We are destined to be more like a family structure." What you see here is the commitment of the Reformed Churches throughout the world, "said Clifton Kirkpatrick, president of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches (WARC) in the press conference. "The whole process has involved very well today." This writer would be remiss not include much of the declaration page report 17 key theological reflection on the Bible. The commitment of Christians, and the act of work for the responsibility of reconciling the Christian world was announced in the report. Christ is also the land and force for reconciliation between people, between a person and another, between the individual and the group, one group to another, in accordance with the eschatological vision of Peace, shalom, is both Isaiah and Micah? [T] and their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks? (B Micah 4:03, Isa. 2:04 b). Thus, this author said he, too, the Christian doctrine, the Christian and the world In general this part of the work of making peace, the key objective of the Israeli policy-Presbyterian Christian Movement for Peace in the last Testament proclaims that humanity away from God existed since primordial times of Eden to the historical moment of Jesus. But through life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the reconciliation between God and humanity whole is in fact, with all creation. We take note of these passages, for example? Jesus answered them? The time has come when the Son of man should be glorified …. And when I am lifted up from earth, will draw all men unto me "? (John 12:23, 32).? For if when we had enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of his Son, a fortiori, being reconciled, we saved your life? (Romans 5:10).? For [Christ] all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell and through him God was pleased to reconcile all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross? (Colossians 1:19-20). Moreover, the last Testament proclaims that this reconciliation between God and humanity accomplished by Christ is also the land and force for reconciliation between people, between a person and another, between the individual and the group, one group to another, in accordance with eschatological vision of peace, shalom, which is found in Micah and Isaiah? [L] and their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks? (Micah 4:03 b, Isa. 2:04 b). Ephesians says? For [Christ] is our peace, its flesh is both one, breaking the wall of separation, namely, the hostility between us? (2:14). In its first century context, Ephesians speaks of Christ's death after breaking the wall between them, enmity between Jews and Gentiles in the Christian community. But in the first century, we are guided by the Spirit to find in this verse, especially when viewed through the prism of Col. 1:19-20, Christ died for wider application, after breaking the wall of separation hostility between the two nations or groups within God's creation. And Second Corinthians says? For the love of Christ impels us, because we are convinced that one died for all …. So if anyone is in Christ, new creation …! All this is from God, who reconciled us with himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation …. For our good [God] became sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God? (2 Cor. 5:14 a, 17a, 18, 21). The interpretation of this passage, Paul J. Sampley wrote:? Reconciliation activity is at the heart of life. If the most important single factor in one of our lives, God has reconciled us with God himself, then the proper celebration of our reconciliation must be shared with others by promoting reconciliation … where and when we can.? In light of all that we can listen to "Jesus again in the words of the Sermon on the Mount? So when you're your offering to the altar, if you remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave there thy gift before the altar and go first be reconciled with your brother or sister, and then come and offer thy gift? (Matthew 5:23-24). Finally reconciliation, to become, as Paul says,? Justice [of God]? (2 Cor. 5:21). There is so much to report on what the Bible Theological Reflection. The Old Testament is taken into account within the state, too. But before entering this area is important to see these plans in writing by the Committee in its report. Probably a key area of contention and concern in a statement not long ago, but larger than what can be short Presbyterians who were on the line (bottom line), as proposed by Israel and what they see as necessary for the conditionals and peace. This author believes that this short pithy article that the word of the committee on their attitude towards Israel. If this is the part The most controversial of his report, it is certainly an important and too say its recommendations to the General Assembly. Presbyterians why ISRAEL Therefore, if the Americans talk Presbyterians? prophets, we must be prepared to talk not Only our own government, but also for other people, including the Government of the State of Israel and people of the governments Palestinian. 1) To the right of Israel to exist as a sovereign and legitimate within secure borders, 55 years is not disputed borders based on a literal reading of A.? Biblical Geography and be decided through peaceful negotiations with the Palestinians. And accompanying this commitment have been two calls: the first one for the Palestinians and other Arabs to recognize the existence of Israel within secure borders, boundaries, and secondly, one of the Jews of Israel to meet its b.? responsibilities of the earth, the responsibilities include the obligation to extend the alliance to C.? others? d. of them, ie, the Christians of Israel and E. full equality of Muslim civil rights and the fullness of justice. 2) To the right of Palestinians to self-determination and have their own contiguous, economically viable, sovereign independent nation-states within the borders wider a.? earth.? 57 Under the second clause of this commitment has been steadfast in Our name has requested the Government of Israel to end its military, political, economic and occupation of Palestinian land from 1967 and its practice of establishing and expanding settlements there. 3) For non-violent resolution to the conflict .58 The PC (USA) has always called on all parties in the Middle East to peacefully resolve their disputes and to Palestinians and Israelis to end all acts of violence against each other. 4) For the concept of Jerusalem as a.? earth? as a whole does not belong to one people, but rather to be shared by two nations (Israelis and Palestinians) and the three religions (Judaism, Christianity and Islam). The Study Committee for Peace in the Middle East is a man, Chairman of the Committee is the pastor of a church, and has a clear sense of working together to go to various problems and solutions of committee. In a statement on the phone, the Rev. Dr. Ron Shive writer designed for this part of the commission have worked together. He worked well together, and hard, is a summary of that conversation. In addition, as a Presbyterian, Ron Shive is a believer. In a press release issued by the Church Presbyterian USA, he said, "Scripture and Reformed theology is the foundation upon which we build," the Rev. Ron Shive (Salem Presbytery) is the chairman of the committee. "The good work of our committee has done in this section shows that our words and our actions must flow directly commitment of our faith. "Certainly, his vision of the Commission was that of faith and writing. The press release suggests," After almost two years of study, travel and a vigorous discussion, the committee presented its final report on March 5. The report, "Breaking the" walls is published in three parts because of the time necessary to copy and modify the original size of about 150 pages for editing. "The report in its final form was launched in March 2010. "The themes of the covenant, the land of Zion, and reconciliation is addressed in the second part of the report. Shive said that the thread of justice that operates throughout the room. "All these issues are fundamental to our conversation," said Shive. "Reconciliation is the hope that prayer and work, and we know that reconciliation is more accurate, in partnership with the law for the good of all the people of God. 'The Report on Israeli policy-Presbyterian by the Steering Committee for Peace in the Middle East situation is a matter of global concern - that among the various churches, including Presbyterians. Churches or organizations seeking to host American Friends of Sabeel-North votes Palestinian Christians. It is true that some, not an organization Sabeel main line. In the investigation of this writer, I spoke with a member Sabeel about an hour on the phone before the publication of this second series of three articles on the Middle East report Presbyterian Assembly committee General, and just after its publication in the web of the first part of the series. I learned that Sabeel is considered a peace group. In Indeed, the woman who spoke with said at a forum on the web is a pacifist. Investigators are peace Sabeel, the organization believes Israel as a country of apartheid and calls for the implementation of plans Kairos documents, methods and results projected. Waetjen Herman, Professor Emeritus of New Testament at San Francisco Theological Seminary (Presbyterian) who left the seminary in Northern California Presbyterian, spoke by telephone to this writer. It Presbyterians and others have been introduced to this writer by the Press Office San Francisco Theological Seminary. Professor Waetjen as Sabeel, promotes the Kairos document and is described as a man of "passion" when it comes to peace in the Middle East. As a Presbyterian minister, belonging to the Presbytery of the Redwoods Presbyterian Church. Dave Jones is part of a policy committee of the Presbyterian Church Social Presbyterian Lay and Dave Jones, attended an event sponsored and supported Sabeel in a church in San Francisco Bay Area, a similar event for many Christians in churches across the United States, including a presentation on a book by the defense to see an American Jew, which clearly that many political and religious statements similar if not the same as the Sabeel. Mark Braverman, Ph.D. He has been in the Church San Francisco Bay area and attended Dave Jones gave a sermon, as Mr. Braverman gives many churches in America. In a telephone conversation with Dr. Braverman says this writer: I think need to revisit the concept of chosen people, in the light of what the proposed creation of a Jewish homeland in Palestine has caused. As a Jew, I find it difficult to distinguish between love and claiming land that was my right of primogeniture. When you ask a superior right to a territory shared by others, if the request is made for religious or political, which go directly to the disaster, which is the Jewish people about the actions of the State of Israel - politically and spiritually. We Jews need take a long hard look at our theological desire to invoke the clause in the countries of the Alliance. As for our sense of vulnerability and our history of suffering, I realized that the meaning of the Nazi Holocaust is not that we have to hide behind the protective walls. On the other hand - Experience should lead us to a recognition of the universality of human suffering and our obligation to alleviate it. As a Jew, faced with the situation in the State of Israel today, I think it is essential that the Jews regard our desire to see us as some something special - to commit, that Christians have put it in his own self-criticism, the scandal of particularity. Yes, we have suffered over the millennia. But it is time to see that until we can fully understand the suffering they have caused and continue to cause, and are ready to see the suffering of others is as important as ours, we can never live in peace in the Middle East. I wrote the book after I visited Israel and the West Bank in 2006. Seeing the occupation and see its effect on Palestinians and Israelis in the company, I realized I would never have peace until the wrongs suffered by the Palestinian people's rights were discussed. In an effort to be fair to Sabeel and support for the position Dr. Braverman, who said the line is by major human rights organizations and the Simon Wiesenthal Center to be anti-Semitic, Dr. Braverman spoke for the defense of Sabeel: Sabeel charged in anti-Semitism: Sabeel statements on the Palestinian people be like Jesus on the cross is fully in line with Liberation Theology. Naim Atik is in the tradition and language of liberation theology in use images of the Crucifixion in reference the suffering of the Palestinian people. The fact that the Jewish people, through the actions of the State of Israel is now in position to oppress the Palestinian people as the Romans oppressed the Jews of Palestine in Roman times, is a tragic and ironic. But do not change not. This course, for some Jews, the use of such images may evoke the memory of the charge deicide against the Jews despised used by Christians for centuries, but it is very important to make the distinction and it is very clear that this is Atik not this way and not that which is proposed. Atik is speaking out against the actions of the State of Israel, not against the Jewish people, in fact, the way they do a distinction between the best of Jewish tradition, which is located in the Old Testament (Isaiah Jonah, Amos) and the actions of the State of Israel. This item is cynically used to discredit him, and generally play the card Zionism = Judaism critical task of Israel as anti-Semitism. When Dr. Braverman gave the sermon mentioned above, he spoke in the New Testament, not the former. Despite an American Jew, as he says he is and I think like others, an important fact because it shows that not all Jews agree on issues of peace and Israel, read the New Testament of the day was Luke 10: 37-40. Mr. Braverman said of this passage, quoted here by Dr. Braverman sermon: Luke 19.37-40: As Jesus approached the slope of the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God with a loud voice for all acts of power had seen, saying: "Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord of peace in heaven and glory in the highest! "Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said:" Master, the disciples of his to stop. " He replied: "I tell you that if they were silent, the stones cry out." I believe that Jesus is expressed at that time so powerful - either praise or protest, can not be suppressed cry of feeling. What has been praised about, after all? It was the spontaneous reaction of an oppressed and occupied - a cry of love, adoration, and joy the miracle of Jesus' ministry - his power to heal, inspire, lead. It is a wonderful time, and captures and Jesus in their language, their response Unstoppable from suffocation, the spirit of death, life denying the voice of established authority. "You can not stop it!" he said. "Nature itself, although these apparently inert rocks echo the joy and life force that emanates from these people." What is said to encourage and support other parts of the sermon is the goodness of God "in February 2010, Dr. Braverman that day: speaking Christians today about the need to respect the depth of attachment of Jews to the Land of Israel. But as a Jew, I find it difficult to distinguish between love of land and indicating that my identity as my birthright. Citing a superior right to a shared territory by other if the application is made for religious or political, that go directly to the disaster, which is exactly what the Jewish people against the state Israel today - not only political but also cultural, psychological and spiritual. We need to take a long hard look in our willingness to invoke the clause in the NATO countries. The theology of the earth, such as elections, as any other aspect of writing, the conversation should be open with history. What does all this have to do with Lent? Entering the season of Lent, we remember that we are, every day and every season testing. Can we be the stewards of the earth? Can we treat all people with compassion? We can see that we are all one? It The challenge we face today in the world. And in particular, is being developed in this narrow strip of land between Jordan and the Mediterranean, the Holy Land. It is a journey that I, as a Jew, had to take and I'm standing. The Presbyterian Committee made a statement on the Old Testament sections in its report of "biblical theological reflection." It is logical, because the Christians accept both the Old and New Testaments. For this writer, seems strange, even idiosyncratic Jewish man who wants to quote the New Testament since Jews do not believe in Jesus Christ as the Messiah. Dr. Braverman has told this writer that sometimes attends Temple, and in doing so demonstrated to be a very attentive and observant Jew who is aware of Jewish holidays. He was an educated man with a doctorate in psychology, too. Turning again subject specific words presented by the Committee for the Study of the Middle East's report to the General Assembly. In his role is testimony of Scripture Presbyterian theological biblical saying that the Old Testament as noted in his testimony, requires that the foreign land of Israel, however, maintain justice, to be a place where people of different religions can come to worship God. Here is a section on Age Testament: "The New Testament also speaks of Zion More than a place to not only Jews but also other peoples and nations come to worship God and receive God's teaching. Towards the end of the sixth century BC, the prophet Isaiah proclaims Third call those who had returned from exile in Babylon to the holy mountain of Zion? Maintain justice and do good? (Isaiah 56:1 a). And proceeded to tell his fellow Jews that what is just and right includes freedom to join God to welcome the holy mountain sacred places of other countries who love God and strive to the commandments, the temple of God? be called a house of prayer for all peoples? (Isaiah 56:6-8). And according to Psalm 87? Zion is the mother of all those who know the Lord, wherever they are born? "Being that Canaan, Babylon, Philistia, Tyre, Ethiopia, or any other place.35 Other passages and share this vision? Whether this be seen in a generation to come … so that the name of the Lord may be declared in Zion and his praise in Jerusalem, when people come together and kingdoms, to worship the Lord.? Psalm 102:18 a, 21-22 Y:? In the coming days the mountain of the Lord's house shall be established as the highest mountain and rise above the hills. Peoples of the sequences, and many nations come and say:? Come, come to the mountain of the Lord, to the house the God of Jacob, He will teach us his ways and we walk in his paths. "To Zion shall go forth the law, so most Presbyterians argue that the land? A grant? the descendants of Abraham in Genesis describes not so much a question? rights? because it is a question? responsibilities? What? earth? is a God whose inhabitants held responsible for what happens in and with it, including on justice? An alien? and poor.42 The Wiesenthal Center is in an effort to rebut a torrent of statements and "Peace and political arguments for the Jews United States and especially in Israel, which offers a brochure that said I think many misconceptions about the state of Israel and its history. In a statement, the Wiesenthal Center says, "the lies and distortions Vicious … casting Israel as a pariah state by the leaders world, academics, religious groups, and some in the media … Goldstone The United Nations … an increase of 100% of anti-Semitic acts of violence last year … demonizing Israel as an apartheid state … comparing Israelis to Nazis … declining U.S. / relations Israel … intimidate and threaten their supporters … "Accordingly," … we responded. We just launched our new href = "http://www.wiesenthal.com/site/pp.asp?c=lsKWLbPJLnF&b=5958687"> 2010 Top Ten anti-Israel lies in the countryside. In an effort to get views biblical theological reflection, this writer went to many sources, including the University of California at Los Los Angeles, San Francisco Theological Seminary, Graduate Theological Union, many experts are not available, perhaps even want to comment or at the time of writing this report are not available. Looking for a definition of theological reflection on "The Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church, edited the second edition of the Red Cross and EA Livingstone FL (Revised), and this writer has found this definition of theology Virtues. The text of the book reads in part: "A title given to the three virtues of faith, hope and charity, which are grouped by Saint-Paul … the basis of life Christian … "That the subject and the second in a series of three articles on the Presbyterian Church USA Middle East Report of the Study here.
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Peter Menkin, an aspiring poet, lives in Mill Valley, CA USA (north of San Francisco). My blog: http://www.petermenkin.blogspot.com He is 63 years old as of 2009.
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