Category - middle east

Looking at what truly makes for a just peace

Timothy Seidel — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:06:57 +0100

Peace in its deepest, thickest, most holistic and most biblical form always challenges the status quo which maintains the structures of violence that benefit the powerful and privileged, says Timothy Seidel.

Jerusalem bishop says churches are key to Middle East peace

Stephen Brown — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 08:05:35 +0100

Jerusalem Lutheran Bishop Munib Younan has appealed to leaders of churches in Europe to stand by Christians in the Middle East in their struggle for justice and peace.

Carter remains hopeful for Middle East peace process

Ecumenical News International — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:58:50 +0100

Former United States President Jimmy Carter has told Christian leaders in Jerusalem that he sees "new hope" for the developing peace process in the Middle East.

Healing Middle East wounds a priority, says church coalition

staff writers — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 10:26:15 +0100

A broad coalition of church groups has sent a message of support for President Obama’s efforts at reaching out to Muslims across the world and towards making Israeli-Palestinian peace a top priority of his administration.

Religious leaders urge Obama on in Middle East peace efforts

agency reporter — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 09:24:04 +0100

As President Barack Obama's efforts towards a two-state solution in Israel/Palestine continue, religious leaders in the region and in the USA are urging him to press forward toward a lasting peace in the Middle East.

Pope denounces use of religion to shield ideological hate and violence

staff writers — Mon, 11 May 2009 09:26:31 +0100

As he heads to what could be a sea of controversy in Israel-Palestine, Pope Benedict XVI's Middle East trip has been marked by a strong message of reconciliation and affirmation of hard-pressed historic Christian communities in the region.

Scotland launches research network on Christians in the Middle East

staff writers — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 18:12:38 +0000

Academics in Scotland have created a new research network that aims to help draw attention to many of the diverse studies taking place on the subject of Christians in the Middle East.

Churches issue Middle East challenge to new US president

Episcopal News Service — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 10:32:08 +0000

Churches for Middle East Peace have called on President Barack Obama to fulfill his recent statements to engage in Israeli-Palestinian peace efforts from day one of his administration.

Obama and a fresh dynamic in world affairs

Gene Stoltzfus — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:02:58 +0000

As we have tragically seen in Gaza, the thinking of the past has not brought peace to the Middle East or the USA, says Gene Stoltzfus. Something new is needed. The Obama era needs to be built on hopeful prayer and action for justice.

Not an open letter to Obama

Michael Marten — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:29:31 +0000

President-elect Obama is being deluged with well-meaning advice, says Middle East expert Michael Marten. Maybe we expect too much, but taking a realistic look at how he might handle various conflicts in the region remains important.