Kairos

Highly contested Methodist divestment initiative fails, but supporters see partial victory

The General Conference of the United Methodist Church today failed to pass a measure to divest from companies profiting from Israeli occupation and human rights abuses of Palestinians.

It's the right moment for churches to pay attention to Israel's occupation

James M. Wall
23 December 2011

A new book about the Palestine Kairos Document tells the story of the Christian churches’ effort to communicate the suffering imposed by Israel on Palestinians.

BDS movement's strength shown by pro-Israel groups launching defensive "BUYcott" days

Saturday, 26 November has been declared a national BDS Day of Action in the United Kingdom. This has prompted the Israel lobby in the UK to call for “BUYcutt” days, and similar tactics are underway in the US.

Palestinian Christians protest Anglican chief's occupation blindspot

Sarah Irving
29 July 2011

Comments by Rowan Williams, the Archbishop of Canterbury and leader of the Anglican and Episcopalian churches worldwide, have aroused anger among Palestinian Christians.

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