“We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The 223rd Presbyterian General Assembly […]
Overture [12-01]: Does perception meet reality?
That would seem to be the question that is posed by Overture 12-1 which would paint a picture of the trampling of First Amendment rights […]
PFMEP Guide on overtures and resolutions: 223rd Presbyterian General Assembly
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here. All this is from God, who […]
Overture [12-02]: Good policy vs. Good Words
It is pretty clear that public debate in the United States has devolved into static lines of defenses in which soundbites are weapons. If ever […]
Overture [12-05]: When is truthful dialogue not truthful?
Overture 12-5 calls for the PCUSA to have a “truthful” dialogue with the Jewish community, seemingly meaning the American Jewish community of which 90% of […]
The Solution is Peace
The Palestinian-Israeli conflict has tragically intensified in recent weeks. What is needed now more than ever is progress toward peace, and peace is where Christian […]
International Community condemns hateful labeling of Israel as a “colonial project.” Will the PC(USA)?
Lately, voices within the PCUSA have been promoting the notion that Israel is a “colonial project,” not a legitimate state. On April 30, Palestinian President […]
What would Jesus Do?
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Matthew 5:9 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and […]
Israel Has No Right to Exist?
Once again this summer in St. Louis, our General Assembly commissioners will be asked to 1) declare that Israel has no right to exist and 2) […]
Retribution or Reconciliation?
Yuval Roth had long been committed to peace between Israelis and Palestinians. And then in 1993, one month after the Oslo Accord was signed, Roth’s […]