MennoLetter from Jerusalem

September 2006

• Download September MennoLetter from Jerusalem [152 KB PDF file - Help with PDF files] A Middle East View by Mennonite Church Liaison, Glenn Edward Witmer

"We categorically reject Christian Zionist doctrines as false teaching that corrupts the biblical message of love, justice, and reconciliation.”
- statement by the Jerusalem Heads of Churches

In this issue:

If It Doesn’t Bleed, It Doesn’t Lead

- by Glenn Witmer Page 1

The Madness of War

- Jeremiah 4:19-23, Page 2

Why Do They Fight?

“Palestinians never miss an opportunity to miss an opportunity - and certainly they have failed to secure their objective of nationhood.”
- Michael Elliot, page 2

When the Occupier Defines Justice—A Double Standard

“The resistance fighters refused to acknowledge the authority of the court to judge them, and asked to be recognized as prisoners of war.”
- by Amira Hass, Ha’aretz, page 3

Do Not Pity the Peacemakers

- by Paul Sullivan, page 4

The Jerusalem Declaration on Christian Zionism

“Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God” (Matt. 5:9)
- New Statement Issued by the Heads of Churches, page 5

Birth Pangs of a New Christian Zionism

- by Max Blumenthal, The Nation, Washington, DC, page 6

Check out the two MennoJerusalem Tours:

• The 2006 MennoJerusalem Bible Land Tour
• The 2007 Middle-East Study Tour for Pastors and Teachers

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