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October 2005 |
U.S. Jewish, Christian Leaders to Work for Middle East Peace
By Michele Green
Ecumenical News International
JERUSALEM - A group of Christian and Jewish leaders from the United States has pledged to work together for Middle East peace, despite disagreements over issues such as Israel's West Bank barrier and divestment.
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"Christians and Jews can work together to seek peace even when there is disagreement on specific policies and solutions." |
The 16 Jewish and Christian leaders made the Sept. 18-23 visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories to calm tension created by disagreements over recent decisions by a number of mainstream Protestant groups in the United States.
Two United Methodists were part of the delegation: Vidette Bullock Mixon, director of corporate relations for the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits, and James Winkler, general secretary, General Board of Church and Society.
Several Jewish groups described the decisions to re-examine investments in companies seen as helping Israeli occupation, as well as criticism of a barrier to separate Israelis and Palestinians, as being one-sided and anti-Israeli. The delegates said their five-day visit succeeded in strengthening ties and proving that "Christians and Jews can work together to seek peace even when there is disagreement on specific policies and solutions."
The Jewish delegates included leaders from the American Jewish Congress and the Anti-Defamation League, which has been particularly critical of decisions by prominent U.S. Protestant denominations.
The Christian delegates included leaders from the National Council of Churches USA, the Presbyterian Church, and the Alliance of Baptists.
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