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Syria: The Burden of Memory
Does the name Mohammed Mossadegh ring a bell for you? For your congregation? It did not for the New York Times when it published the article “The Tension between America and Iran, Explained”. A major boulevard in Tehran is named … Continue reading
Syria and the Challenge to the Church: Dealing with Exceptionalism, Past and Present
As we look across the different issues discussed in this series of articles in Unbound on the Doctrine of Discovery and how it relates to the Middle East today, one common theme emerges. Those of us who are white, American, … Continue reading
Middle East Issues [12], GA 223
Below are descriptions of each piece of business, divided into categories by topic. Each item number links to the full text of the resolution on pc-biz.org, along with all official comments that have been submitted. Abbreviations Used: ACREC—Advocacy Committee for Racial … Continue reading
People, Look East!
Advent and Christmas Reflections on the Middle East Week 1 Jimmy Carter and Simeon: What ‘Consolation’ for Israel and Palestine Today?, Rev. Dr. Chris Iosso A Perspective on Peace: Is There Shalom in the Land?, Marietta Macy Rev. Dr. J. … Continue reading