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PCUSA divestment decision 'threatens Presbyterian-Jewish relations'
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Published: 21.06.14, 19:13
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1. The important apect of this is
John Robey ,   Austin Texas   (06.21.14)
the influence that this mainstream major block of Christians will have on other denominations (i.e., the snowball effect). The offer to arrange a meeting with Bibi underscores the importance that the Jewish leaders place on this action. It is after all not just Arabs but Christians that are suffering from the occupation as well. The tide is turning.
2. GOOD RIDDANCE TO BAD RUBBISH!!!
bernard ross   (06.21.14)
3. PCUSA
El gato ,   Wisconsin, USA   (06.21.14)
Bear in mind that the PCUSA is not a Christian denomination. The PC in this acronym stands for "politically correct". The fact that they embrace homosexuality and ordain lesbians tells one all they need to know!
4. Sanctions
James ,   USA   (06.21.14)
Just more Arab sympathy. Terrorists and there sympathizers have no right to exist. These are barbarians caught in the throws of right wing Islam. The academics of the world fail to see Oslo as a mistake and deny it amongst themselves. Arabs and Jews will not put aside 2000 years of conflict and 2 people living side by side in peace is a fantasy. All that you have done is given a new weapon to the enemy who through whatever means want to destroy Israel. If you want to help, set up schools for the PA that don't teach hate, bomb making and military tactics. Lift the veil so you can see the lie for what it is.
5. Only problems is Arabs are treated a less than human.
James   (06.21.14)
Basis of Jewish life, chosenness.
6. Next muslim terrorist bomb in the US might...
Andre ,   Clichy, France   (06.21.14)
Next muslim terrorist bomb in the US might, just might awaken these morons to the reality that they are falling prey to THEIR enemies! Something to be said about arab propaganda: they have managed to get people forget about the fact that "palestinians" are just arabs. Just muslims. Something Israel should hammer time and time again. Palestinian are nothing but muslims, the scourge and enemy of the West. ALL the West.
7. They boycott over building in disputed territory
Jerome ,   Colorado   (06.21.14)
But never have said a thing against terror and Arab murder! Flicking hypocrite!
8. these Calvinists should join ISIS
C   (06.21.14)
they are soulmates.
9. these anti-semite barbarians are moral cowards. if they real
ralph   (06.21.14)
really mean what they votes then they must divest from all israeli, jewish medicines, medical procedures, medical devices, medical diagnostic tests, technology like the internet and cell phones. they are dwindling in membership and out of desperation want the dredges of the earth. well let then have all the barbarian arabs.
10. Not in my name - I stand with Israel; a true Christian.
Doug ,   Wales   (06.21.14)
This is another example of the age-old "Christian" anti-Semitism. It is underpinned by the misguided replacement theology taught by many so called "Christian" denominations who have little understanding of the Hebrew-Christian scriptures. It is another example of the prophesied "falling away" where such denominations align themselves with those who seek Israel's destruction and who embrace those who seek a g-d who is not the G-d of the Hebrew-Christian Bible. I am a Christian. I want nothing to do with these people. I love the Jewish people and the state of Israel, and with them I stand.
11. I think you have it upside down #5
GZives   (06.22.14)
Its is those you defend who refer to us as apes and pigs ... seems to me its they and you who believe they are chosen.
12. PCUSA has been hostile to Christianity for 80 years
Jhan   (06.21.14)
So no surprises there, nothing to do with Presbyterians of which there are scores of denominations and independent churches. Once again the mainstream/lamestream media unblushingly demonstrates its ignorance of the fuller picture.
13. This group from those of the nations
Rachel   (06.21.14)
who claim to follow "christ" are not the ones who are grafted into Israel. They would not have been part of the mixed multitude that accepted God's Torah given to Moses on Mount Sinai. They have no respect for God's mitzvot. They are of the group that will follow the anti-messiah when the One True God allows the anti-messiah to rise to power temporarily.
14. Jews have to seperate 100% from these places
k ,   US   (06.21.14)
Do not do any dealings whatsover, they want to be the boycotter of Israel well they are going to have to pay
15. No. 5 James
(06.21.14)
Do you actually know what this "chosenness" means? It has nothing to do with superiority, but rather, that the Jews were chosen to bring god's message (or some such thing....I'm an atheist) to the world. In fact, after the Inquisition, the pogroms, and the Holocaust.....I hope to hell the next time god chooses somebody else.
16. us/presbyterians/divestment
mimi jacques ,   oob,usa   (06.21.14)
The WCC (World Council of Churches) under the EAPPI ORG (http://www.eappi.org) - their blog used blog.eappi.org is behind most of the most unforgivable 'human observers' observations. Saw one item in yle.fi by Eero Mantymaa from www.eappi.fi as Human Rights Observer in Hebron twisting facts,- taking away children etc. like in the Protocols. US Secretary of State John Foster Dulles was behind the WCC programmes (the website is written in English English- Programme.
17. #1 Snowball effect
Karen ,   USA   (06.21.14)
More Presbyterians will transfer to another denomination. This was a wake-up call for members. Their religion is under siege by pro-Palestinian groups with an agenda and co-religionist lemmings. It was definitely a wake-up call to the Jewish community and Israelis who now know who is not their friend. As for Bibi. lots of people want to meet with him. Don't overestimate your value.
18. There Are FIVE Times As Many US Jews As This Church
Yishai Kohen ,   YeShA, Israel   (06.21.14)
This church has consistently shrinking for 30 years; by around 5% a year for the past 2 years. They hardly exist on the map, have very little influence, and are on their way out. In short: Who cares? More than 70% of Americans do support Israel, and that number has been growing over time.
19. bad, arrogant policy by Netanyahu govt IS the issue..
Rafi ,   US   (06.21.14)
this stuff wasn't occurring when Y. Rabin z"l was PM... Amer Jews are caught in the middle... trying to defend what is often the "indefensible"... The issue is not what Amer Jews think, but what Israel does. Sure the Presbyterians should not putting their noses where they don't belong.. but Bibi's settlement and other abusive policies, open the door just enough to give the angry, bad apples (church "activists") legitimacy...
20. Wake up call for American Jews
Al   (06.22.14)
Try as they may to ass lick the American goy by wanting to be so much like them, the goy turns around and delegitimizes anything and everything a Jew may hold dear. The American Jew doesn't get it. He is not wanted. He is despised and in many cases he has untold violence visited against him. The American Jew better wake up and realize that his future in America is tenuous at best. If history is any barometer he will not wake up and the the result may be his demise.
21. Meaningless misguided ignorance
Barney ,   USA   (06.22.14)
Basically acknowledged by all Christians in the Presbyterian sect and without . None of them are looking forward to living a life of sharia. Appeasement never works. Everyone knows that
22. #20 your worst post
(06.22.14)
Your contributions are usually excellent, this is your worst post. You know that the anti-Israel wave is initiated, led, funded by American Leftist Jews. They are the ones who support BDS and probably pushed PCUSA. But it is nothing to do with ass lick, Israeli Jewish Leftists are exactly the same: they are the ones who pushed the "Palestinian" narrative to weaken Israel in 1967, they are the ones who collaborated with Assad's Sabra-Shatilla blood libel, and they are the ones who resurrected PLO in 1993.
23. Very Simple, The answer is in the Bible
Bmos ,   chashmonaim, Israel   (06.22.14)
Those that bless Israel shall be blessed, Those that curse Israel shall be cursed!
24. presbyterians did not save Jews in Holocaust
Zechariah   (06.22.14)
The Presbetarian record in saving Jews from Nazi Germany was Token .So their BDS is immoral as they ally with the Holocaust Deniers. Palestinians are afraid to go to the Death Camps - its supposed to support the cause for a State for the Jews able to MILITARILY defend the Jewish People.
25. If there has been a need to illustrate that the church has
Nurit   (06.22.14)
not given up on anti-Semitism, well into the 21st century, this act is it. We say: Never Again!!
26. #9 - delusions of importance
spyguy ,   seattle usa   (06.22.14)
In the REAL WORLD, Israel does NOT actually contribute much and most of the stuff Israel makes is readily available from multiple other sources. Medical breakthroughs happen all over the globe and ALL medical breakthroughs are based on prior work. The Internet was developed by the USA and Europe, NOT Israel. Cell technology was developed by Bell Labs in the USA and in Europe. Now all the latest cell technology is coming from Asia. There are billions of humans on earth that are just as intelligent as Israelis.
27. #18 - ALL churches are shrinking
spyguy ,   seattle usa   (06.22.14)
As humans become more enlightened, they have less need for religion. BTW - the "support" for Israel in the US is very shallow and superficial. If Israel causes Americans any personal discomfort, they will drop Israel in a heart beat.
28. In name only!!!
Jake Stone ,   USA   (06.22.14)
These godless, so-called Christian denomination is just that: a false representation of true Christians' who love and support Israel. There are many liberal Christians' who are falling away from the true Christian doctrines; they're the apostate members of the body-of-Christ. These apostates' are even attacking the (we) true Christian Zionists. Israel needs not to worry about these fringe, false Christians! There are still many true Christian supporters left. God bless Israel and His Jerusalem!!! A Christian Zionist
29. Israel Got The Rolling Stones But The BDS Movement Won Today
World Citizen ,   the world   (06.22.14)
I'd say that it was a fair deal. The good thing is that this American church can be a vanguard. Others may follow. One day all of the USA will see through Israel's lies and apartheid. Then you will lose the aid, the UN veto and the war for the world's mind.. There will be justice for the Palestinian people..
30. #27 make no sense
(06.22.14)
Your comment makes no sense. Obama has been the worst President ever for black Americans in terms of destroying families and jobs, yet more than 95% still support him. For some Americans, race trumps objective facts. Obama has been the worst President ever for young Americans in terms of shackling them in debt and destroying their futures, yet a great percentage still support him. For some Americans, appearing cool trumps objective facts. No group has done more damage to the US since 1956 than the Arab countries, yet many Americans still support the Arab countries. For some Americans, personal bribes trump objective facts.
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