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Methodists To Mull Divestment From Israel

Submitted by Mildred Farkas, Feb 17, 2008 18:48

Since the Jewish people have ALWAYS been the "chosen" people, especially when Jesus Christ was a Jew, how can we forsake them? No matter how much trouble they got into from Biblical times on, they always were forgiven (as are Christians).


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The promises of God are eternal. God promised He would bless those who bless Israel and curse those who curse... [MORE]

CShippee 

Mar 7, 2008 22:29

Since the Jewish people have ALWAYS been the "chosen" people, especially when Jesus Christ was a Jew, how can we...

Mildred Farkas 

Feb 17, 2008 18:48

It is once again obvious that the Mainline Protestant churches) have lost their way when it comes to the middle... [MORE]

Ernie Lofthouse 

Feb 16, 2008 19:13

At the 2004 General Conference of the United Methodist Church, the legislative session considered several resolutions targeting for deploration the... [MORE]

Mike Barker 

Feb 5, 2008 12:06

What commenters are failing to realize is that the impunity lies with any church funds being invested in any company... [MORE]

Robin 

Feb 3, 2008 12:38

Why not divest from the Arab countries who support terrorist outfits like Hamas and Hizbollah? Surely attacks on unarmed civilians... [MORE]

Andy Gill 

Jan 28, 2008 12:20

Where does the Bible fit in to these plans of this "Christian" organization? I don't agree with everything Israel is... [MORE]

Gary Ingold 

Jan 28, 2008 11:43

I found it amusing that "humility" would lead one to doubt his political influence. When one engages such questions concerning... [MORE]

James J. Hoagland 

Jan 28, 2008 09:02

Oh church, how can you believe that you can sell out Israel with your money?Oh church, how can you think... [MORE]

Uta Schmidt 

Jan 28, 2008 04:21

I think we should support Israel and divest from islam! [MORE]

cody 

Jan 27, 2008 23:12

One more event in the chain leading to apostasy and a one world religion. Apparently the Fear of the Lord... [MORE]

JoJean 

Jan 27, 2008 22:17

JoJean hit the mark. God is not about to change his mind. His covenant with Israel is everlasting! [MORE]

Peter Paul Ng 

Jan 29, 2008 13:28

All 11 million Methodists, including and especially those who will be voting on the divestment issue, should read the short... [MORE]

Shirley Lewis 

Jan 27, 2008 14:04

Why is our nation suddenly so opposed to helping Israel? God has blessed our nation as a result of supporting... [MORE]

Dale Sims 

Jan 27, 2008 04:02

How can anyone think this is a good decision. Even as I read it over and over it is unbelievable... [MORE]

Sandi Quattrocchi 

Jan 28, 2008 13:37

It should be noted that the language of the PCUSA's specific Israel-targeted policy as set in 2004 called for the... [MORE]

Gary Green 

Jan 24, 2008 15:43

I am Presbyterian and had not heard of our part in this. How can our denominations consider such a thing!... [MORE]

L. E. Meyer 

Jan 25, 2008 19:04

After all, there is hardly an Arab or Muslim country in the world that treats anybody, much less their own... [MORE]

Victor Galindo 

Jan 24, 2008 15:25

For one thing, they are extraordinarily uneducated on this particular matter. I would scream 'Anti-Semitic' because it is true, but... [MORE]

Victor Galindo 

Jan 24, 2008 13:56

"THOSE WHO BLESS THE JEWS, GOD WILL BLESS! THOSE WHO CURSE THE JEWS, GOD WILL CURSE" We owe our Christian... [MORE]

JONI BAKER 

Jan 24, 2008 11:18

I couldn't agree with you more. The leftist politics of the UMC are causing it to become a social organization... [MORE]

Carol Smith 

Jan 26, 2008 18:38

In a recent article in a Methodist renewal magazine, I read that our denomination has recently lost 3 million members.... [MORE]

Donna Hinton 

Jan 29, 2008 21:39

God specifically says in the Holy Scriptures that He will bless those who bless Israel and curse those who curse... [MORE]

R. Ogden 

Feb 3, 2008 12:15

First of all, I think the Methodist Church should mind its own business, which is religion, not politics. Then, why in... [MORE]

Don Ellenberger 

Jan 24, 2008 11:09

Who they heck are these people making decisions for the majority of Methodists? This is the first I've heard of... [MORE]

Carla McClain 

Jan 26, 2008 18:12

I am really getting scared. NOt FOR ISRAEL but for Methodists . I believe God will take care of Israel... [MORE]

Ra chel Addison 

Jan 28, 2008 13:30

Israel will continue its policy of mistreatment of Palestinians because they can. United Nations, exasperated by the Israel and USA... [MORE]

Eva Jlassi 

Jan 24, 2008 05:57

All 11 million Methodists, including and especially those responsible for making a decision on the investment issue, should read "History... [MORE]

Shirley Lewis 

Jan 27, 2008 14:11

Re Ms. Jlassi's comments: Israel's "occupied territories" are the spoils of war. They were won by Israel in her struggle... [MORE]

Bernard Braginsky 

Jan 27, 2008 18:25

As a Methodist I am ashamed and scared. I place ALL my investment with Israeli firms and got only blessing... [MORE]

Ronald Mc Clain 

Feb 3, 2008 17:13

For me personally, this is a coffin nail of my (UMC)Methodism. I have been researching the 'resolutions' of the UMC... [MORE]

megan o'neill 

Feb 5, 2008 09:10

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