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▶︎ Letter from Palestinian clergy:"Bethlehem...already feels like an open prison. Annexation means the prison becomes even smaller..." See it
▶︎ Pres. of United Methodist Bishops, 26 other religious leaders write to Congress, opposing Israeli annexation of Palestinian land. See it
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Bethlehem, Palestine: 1st July 2020—
Kairos Palestine and Global Kairos for Justice -- a broad coalition including Palestinian Christians and international church leaders and networks -- have issued "Cry for Hope," an urgent call to end the oppression of the Palestinian people. Already, thousands of Christian leaders and church members around the world have endorsed it.
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Michelle Alexander breaks her silence
UMKR has important church legislation that will be considered at GENERAL CONFERENCE:
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• divesting from occupation government bonds, and other timely justice issues.
General Conference is always our BEST OPPORTUNITY to make an impact for Palestinian rights throughout our church, on four continents.
One of the most hotly debated questions today!HINT: South Africa is NOT the standard under international law. So what is? See the biggest reports
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