[news] Countering Christian Zionists

[Mostly Water - "Canadian" and International alternative news feed]

The influence of the pro-Israel Christian right has led to a counter-movement among evangelicals. On 27 July 2007, 34 prominent evangelical leaders sent Bush a letter saying that both Israelis and Palestinians have "legitimate rights," and supporting the creation of a Palestinian state. Mainstream Protestant organizations have spoken out against the **Christians United for Israel**. In July 2007, the **National Council of Churches** issued a statement that "most Christians do not share CUFI's stated goals" and attacking its "ongoing vilification of Islam." Palestinian Christians have also spoken out...

  


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