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By Daoud Kuttab Christian Zionism, which cites the Bible to support Israel’s occupation of Palestinian lands, received heavy criticism at a conference organized by Palestinian Christians in Bethlehem the week of March 10 and attended by Al-Monitor. Theologians from Europe and North America as well as Palestinian speakers presented lectures full of biblical references at the third Christ at the Checkpoint conference questioning the…
By Daoud Kuttab For the second year running a unique event took place in the Palestinian town of Bethlehem this week. Christian evangelicals that many consider as most ardent supporters for Israel (often more so than many Israelis) were guests of a Palestinian Christian gathering. The “Christ at the Checkpoint” conference, sponsored by Bethlehem Bible…
Why Evangelical Support for Israel is shrinking? By Daoud Kuttab An unexpected result has emerged in the US following the one-day Annapolis meeting aimed at kick starting Palestinian Israeli negotiations. Christian Zionists admitted that their power has started to weaken. “The evangelical support for Israel is shrinking,†stated the Jerusalem Connection International in its latest…
Below is an article that appeared on the web site of the New York Times Timeselect At the end of the article, I have copied 64 on line reactions, the vast majority of them very positive. Take time to read and feel free to distribute: August 11, 2006, 9:53 pm Christian Zionists and False…