Desmond Tutu Assails Israel, Gives Palestinians a Pass
Archbishop Desmond Tutu is at it again, using his status as one of the heroes in the anti-Apartheid struggle of the 1980s to smear Israel and give Palestinian leaders a pass. Christian Issues
Archbishop Desmond Tutu is at it again, using his status as one of the heroes in the anti-Apartheid struggle of the 1980s to smear Israel and give Palestinian leaders a pass. 60 Minutes Smears Israel for Christian Exodus from Holy Land
Bob Simon had the time, but apparently not the inclination, to investigate the challenges faced by Palestinian Christians. Consequently, he misled his viewers about this community in a recent episode of 60 Minutes. Munther Isaac Contradicts Himself
In his response to an opinion piece by Israeli Ambassador Michael Oren, Palestinian Pastor Munther Isaac contradicts himself (and his fellow pastors) about the status of Christians in Palestinian society. Israeli Jews: The Impossible People at Christ at the Checkpoint
One important topic of discussion at the Christ at the Checkpoint Conference that took place in Bethlehem in early March was how Christians should related to a state founded and inhabited by Jews who reject Jesus Christ as their lord and savior. A Sad But Incomplete Story
Lynne Hybels from Willow Creek Church told a sad and moving tale about a home demolition in Jerusalem. It was not the whole story.
Presbyterian Church Struggle Continues, Jews Suffer the Consequences
High-ranking officials in the Presbyterian Church (USA) ignored repeated private warnings about the anti-Semitism broadcast by one of its “peacemaking” groups. The result is ongoing controversy and demonization of Jews and Israel. The LA Times and the Grinch Who Stole Bethlehem Tourism
A record number of tourists visited Bethlehem this holiday season, and the hotels are fully booked, but the Los Angeles Times still finds fault with Israel. The reason: Israeli tour operators don't promote Palestinian tourism. NYT and CC Coming to their Senses on Mideast Christians?
The New York Times and Christian Century appear to be coming to their senses when it comes to the prospects for democracy and religious freedom in Egypt. Praise for a Jew-Hater
Muhammed Sayyd Tantawi's status as an inveterate anti-Semite did not disqualify the late sheikh as the darling of inter-religious dialogue. He was lionized by the Vatican, the World Council of Churches and others before and after his death. Coptic Crisis: Round-Up of News and Commentary
A round-up of some of the news and commentary on the violence in Cairo that resulted in the deaths of dozens of Coptic Christians and three Egyptian soldiers on October 9, 2011.