Evangelicals & the Middle East
"Evangelicals for a Two-state Solution": A Muslim Perspective
Tarek Ghanem Monday, 18 February 2008
The open letter from leading U.S. Evangelicals to President Bush, despite its Abrahamic omissions, is an exemplary undertaking for Christian-Muslim relations and for Middle East peacemaking.
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Middle East Interests and Ideals: A Muslim Palestinian Perspective
Samah Alrayyes Norquist Saturday, 1 December 2007
The evangelical open letter of July 27, 2007 is a constructive step towards countering a global stereotype. Hopefully it will begin to build bridges between the evangelical movement and the Muslim world.
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A Welcome Shock: A Christian Palestinian Perspective
Gregory Khalil Saturday, 1 December 2007
The open letter came as a shock. Perhaps ironically, the last group from whom the Holy Land's Christians had come to expect any support was Evangelicals in America.
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On Prophetic Perfectionism: A Jewish Israeli Perspective
Ira Sharkansky Saturday, 1 December 2007
The attempt by the signatories of the open letter to sound even-handed is understandable. Peacemakers cannot find an audience if they weigh in too heavily on one side. But the truth is that the ball is in the Palestinians' court.
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Why I Would Not Have Signed the Open Letter
Paul Rood Saturday, 1 December 2007
The open letter has not helped to define a reasoned middle ground between two galvanized factions: Christian Zionists who believe Israel can do no wrong, and Christian Anti-Zionists who believe Israel can do no right.
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Why I Signed the Open Letter
Chris Seiple Saturday, 1 December 2007
I signed the open letter supporting a two-state solution because it is wise in its policy recommendation and because it is consistent with my responsibility as a follower of Christ to love my neighbor.
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Evangelicals for a Two-State Solution: An Open Letter to President Bush
Evangelicals for a Two-State Solution Saturday, 1 December 2007
A group of evangelical leaders "write to correct a serious misperception among some people, including some U.S. policymakers, that all American evangelicals are opposed to a two-state solution and creation of a new Palestinian state."
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From the Editor: Evangelical Politics of the Middle East
Dennis Hoover Saturday, 1 December 2007
The winter 2007 issue of The Review includes a special multi-faith forum of supporters and critics of the current U.S. drive for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. [FREE]
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The Identity of "Israel"
Richard Mouw Saturday, 1 December 2007
Evangelical Zionism merits critical scrutiny both from those who are committed to promoting a theologically-mature evangelicalism and from anyone interested in the complex theological contexts of Jewish-Christian relations. [FREE]
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Faith and Foreign Policy: A View from the Pews
James Guth, John Green, Lyman Kellstedt, Corwin Smidt Thursday, 1 September 2005
The impact of faith on foreign policy is now a hot topic, and new data help provide objective information about public opinion on this critical area.
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