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We
mourn the death of Prof. Edward Said... May the Lord Jesus
rest his soul in peace. He is now a free man at last. As we
mourn his death, we also celebrate his life.
"What
consolation is there for the passing of a great man? He does
not leave behind a great void—rather a heaviness of spirit,
a weight almost unbearable that mercilessly seems to crush
the heart and render each breath an ordeal. " Hanan Ashrawi
echoes what we want to say...
Read more...
A
view of his memoirs and other links... |
- Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine
and Israel : Jerusalem Church
Leaders praise EAPPI as emblematic of Christian-Muslim Relations
in Palestine - 4 August 2004
2002-2003
- Faith
Response to Iraq Crisis. Church World Service.
- Full
list of statements from churches all over the world can
be found at the World Council of Chruches' website.
- December
2002: Christmas
Message 2002 from the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, H.B.
Michel Sabbah
- Open
Letter to US President George Bush From the General Secretary
of the Middle East Council of Churches
- Egyptian
Evangelical Church in California calls on Bush to carry
out UNSC resolutions on Mideast ArabicNews.com, 5/14/2002
- A
Statement by the General Lay Council For The Coptic Orthodox
regarding the deteriorating situation arising from the bloody
events taken place in the holy lands. April 2nd, 2002
- From
the Vatican: DECLARATION
FROM THE ISLAMIC-CATHOLIC LIAISON COMMITTEE ON THE CURRENT
SITUATION IN THE HOLY LAND
- Franciscans
Condemn Bethlehem Assault as Barbarity Mon Apr
8, 02
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- Archmandrite
Atallah Hanna, official spokesperson of the Orthodox Church
in Jerusalem and the whole of Palestine,
condemns Christian zionism.
- An
open Letter to the Israelis and to the Friends of Israel
February 1996 Father
Labib Kobti
- LATIN
PATRIARCATE – JERUSALEM Christmas Message 2002 To our
faithful and to all men and women of good will
- Urgent
appeal from the Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem
To President George Bush - Tuesday, April 02, 2002
More...
- Letter
to Mr. Colin Powell from the Patriarchs and Heads of Churches
in Jerusalem - Jerusalem, April 13, 2002
- The
Patriarchs of Jerusalem have affirmed that “it is the
right and the duty of an occupied people to struggle against
injustice in order to gain their freedom.” At the same
time, they also asserted that “non-violent means remain
stronger and more efficient.” (Patriarchs, Nov. 9,
2000). Read
More here...
- Reps.
Kucinich, Maloney and Sanders, members of the Subcommittee
on National Security, Emerging Threats and International
Relations: Questions to Dick Cheney. September 17, 2003
[external link to tompaine.com]
- We
are facing death in Iraq for no reason: A serving US soldier
calls for the end of an occupation based on lies. Tim
Predmore Friday September 19, 2003 The Guardian [external
link to the Guardian]
- Palestinian
child # 487 killed since the Intifada began three years
ago. September 24, 2003. Click here to read more...[external
link].
- Click
to read all Easter Messages 2003
- 120
Christian Homes In Jerusalem Area To Be Demolished By Israeli
Soldiers
- April 7th, 03: The
U.S. Betrays Its Core Values by Gunter Grass [published
in LA Times and Common Dreams]
- March 31, 03: The Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem
issues a statement 'excommunicating' Bush, Blair, Straw
and Rumsfeld. More...
- Why
is Bush refusing to meet with the Bishops who have requested
a meeting with him since January 30th? Three reasons:
Fear, pride, and arrogance. Too fearful to suddenly be able
to see that he is making a mistake. Too proud to admit to
a mistake. Too arrogant to be told he was making a mistake.
- Pope
steps up pressure for peace March 5th, 03
- Iraq
crisis: World Council of Churches present church leaders'
declaration to UN Security Council. March 13, 03
- Lebanese
Muslims, Christians Respond to Pope John Paul II's Call.
March 3, 03
- U.S.
Church Leaders, in Rome, Ask Pope to Address Security Council.
Feb. 23-26, 03
- War
Out of Compassion. By Hans Hoyng, Gerhard Sporl. Der
Spiegel - 17 February 2003
- Church
leaders tell Schroeder: war not a legitimate way to resolve
conflict. 6 February 2003
- World Council of Churches meeting in Berlin, issues statement
against the war on Iraq: Church
leaders united against war in Iraq. February 5, 03
- January 27, 03: Update
on the bombing of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church &
Ahli Arab Hospital, Gaza
- Israelis
Block Patriarch Sabbah at Tel Aviv Airport. 21-Jan-03
- TERRORISTS AMONG
THE APPLES. Art Gish, in Hebraon, Jan 30, 03
- Letter
the Rt. Rev. Riah Abu El-Assal of the Episcopal Diocese
of Jerusalem, regarding missile fired at the St. Philip’s
Episcopal Church in Gaza. It was an American Made Tau missile.
- Interview
with Archmandrite Dr. Theodosios Attallah Hanna on his
arrest by Israelis. Friday, September 20 2002
- Letter sent
to the LA Times. Eyad Khalil, a Palestinian Christian.
Dec. 17, 2002
- Zionist Christianity
is American heresy. Patriarch of Alexandria and
Saint Mark Diocese, Pope Shenouda III. 5/11/2002
- Christmas Day in
the Holy Land by Mazin Qumsiyeh, PhD
- Nelson
Mandela Slams Bush
- Christians
quit Christ's birthplace. BBC online- Monday, 24 December,
2001, 12:29 GMT
- Analysis:
America's new Christian Zionists BBC News Online, 7
May 2002.
- The Sabeel
Conference in Bethlehem: Hoping Against Hope Coverage
by Clare Brandabur. February 11 to 16, 1999
- J'accuse.
The occupiers and torturers of a whole nation have argued
themselves into the position of victims. How, asks Haim
Bresheeth. Al Ahram Weekly, 15 - 21 August 2002 Issue No.
599
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2003-2004
2004
"I
would like to say a big thank you because it's not easy
to choose a film like mine," declared the Israeli
director. "This week has been like living a dream:
my film has received a lot of love and also animosity.
This proves to me that people want things to change.
Thank you all [...] I want to dedicate this film, from
the bottom of my heart, to all the people who are not
free, to all those living in slavery. I hope that with
this prize we can construct a home for all women who
want to get out of prostitution. It's very difficult
for me to say that because I come from Israel and we
are responsible for the slavery of 3 million Palestinians.
I love Israel; I love my country. But, please, there
are many people in Israel who are fighting this occupation,
help them, help the Palestinians."
- From the acceptance speech of Israeli director
Keren Yedaya, who was awarded Saturday, May 22, the
Golden Camera of the Cannes Film Festival. She dedicated
her prestigious award to the Palestinian people and
other peoples who struggle under the yoke of slavery
in her acceptance speech.
Letter from the Bishop in Jerusalem on the arrest of Mordechai Vanunu
from St George's Cathedral Close this morning. 11 November 04 >>>
Anglican Peace and Justice Network Statement on the Israeli/Palestinian
Conflict - Give Sight to the Blind and Freedom to the Captives
September 22, 2004 >>>
International Day of Prayer for Peace - World Christian leaders
and peace-makers affirm the power and promise of peace - Tuesday,
21 September 2004 >>>
 New
Video released: Nasheed al Ihtidar [Song of the Dying]..
Since the video does not have English sub-titles, you may print
this document first and then watch the video. You will have
to download the video to your computer first. Please note that the
video is huge and you need high speed internet to download it. Download
now.. [200 Mg]
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THE USA August
04 More...
Jerusalem Church Leaders praise EAPPI as emblematic of Christian-Muslim
Relations in Palestine. More...
Letter from an Egyptian Evangelical priest to President
Bush. [In Arabic only]
من قسٍّ إنجيلي
إلى الرئيس
بوش
More...
The Jerusalem Sabeel Document - 25-05-2004 
More...
THE 5TH INTERNATIONAL SABEEL CONFERENCE STATEMENT. "CHALLENGING
CHRISTIAN ZIONISM" More...
[external link]
A
Vision of Peace in a Time of War:The Need for a Peace-Centered Foreign
Policy By the Rev. Dr. Bob Edgar, General Secretary, National
Council of Churches. April 15, 03
Innocent
Iraqi children die at hands of those supposed to protect them. 15
April 2003. Press release by the World Council of Churches.
Orthodox
head warns of big clash April 11th, 03. The leader of the
Orthodox Church, Patriarch Bartholomew, has warned of the danger
of confrontation between the Christian and Muslim world in the aftermath
of the war in Iraq.
Urgent
appeal from the Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem To
President George Bush. Tuesday, April 02, 2002
Orthodox
Patriarch of Antioch, Ignatius the 4th Hazim: Aggression on Iraq
is in the interest of Israel April 1, 03
Arabic
Statement of the Middle East Council of Churches on the situation
in Iraq. March 21, 03.
The
Clash of Two Fundamentalisms. By Henri Tincq. Le Monde. Monday
31 March 2003. The Crusaders vs the Jihad...
Christian
council condemns war - March 28, 03. from the Jodan Times online.
Letter
from Eve Ensler, playwright and activist, to President Bush.
March 31, 03
Letter
from Michael Moore to George W. Bush on the Eve of War by
Michael Moore
March 18th, 2003
Saddam is Gone…So what's the peace movement's problem?
by Patrick Carkin, Co-Director, NH Peace Action
The Vatican Pope gives his Sunday March 31st. prayer on Iraq
and peace. Read
about it in Arabic and we will be posting original in English
when it is made available.
WCC
general secretary challenges Bush's religious claims.
March 21st, 03. Read full Text also here: Reflection
in a service of prayer for peace at the Ecumenical Centre- Geneva
March 2003. Konrad Raiser
Arrogance
of Power Tonight I weep for my country. US Senator Robert
Byrd - Speech delivered on the floor of the US Senate, March 19,
03
IN
THE SHADOW OF WAR. A Pastoral Letter. From the Episcopalian
Church. March 18, 03.
STATEMENT
OF CARDINAL PIO LAGHI, SPECIAL ENVOY OF JOHN PAUL II TO PRESIDENT
GEORGE BUSH- Washington D.C., United States of America - Wednesday,
5 March 2003
Read: 22-Jan-03: Religions
for Peace in the Middle-East
H.B.Michel Sabbah, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem
A
New Israeli Masscare in Rafah, from the Ministry of Health,
Palestine. Flash/ powerpoint show. WAKE UP: IS THIS CHRISTIAN
BEHAVIOUR?
Methodist
Bishop Talbert Speaks Out. Talbert is a Bishop of President
Bush's Church. He is featured on an anti-war commercial sponsored
by the NCC.
Articles
by Harry Hagopian, A Palestinian, Armenian Christian. His most
recent article A Map without a Road April 2nd, 2003
Responses
to Bush’s 2003 “State of the Union” Address by
the Intstitute for Public Accuracy. This is an excellent in-depth
analysis of key claims in President Bush's State of the Union Address,
drawing on the work of more than 20 analysts.
Letter the Rt. Rev. Riah Abu El-Assal of the Episcopal Diocese of
Jerusalem, regarding missile fired at the St. Philip’s Episcopal
Church in Gaza. It was an American Made Tau missile.
Behind the News, Visions for Peace - Voices of Faith: Focus
of this issue: Threatened
military action against Iraq Bulletin Issue No 20, 7 February
2003
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