Justin Welby had a 'profound sense of grief and sorrow' after listening to Palestinian Christians’ testimonies of living with a concrete separation wall near Bethlehem. He said, 'You cannot come and hear the testimonies I heard, you cannot hear from the people who live here, without your heart becoming heavier and heavier, more and more burdened, with that sense of people whose history has led them to a place where all they have known is disintegrating.' He also commented on Donald Trump’s possible role when it comes to bringing peace between Israel and the Palestinians. He said, 'We know from history in this region that determined leadership by the president of the USA, together with patient working by lots of other people in the background, often unknown, can tip things very, very decisively - it has done so in the past.' See also:
Archbishop’s tour of Israel
Written by David Fletcher 12 May 2017Additional Info
- Pray: for God to give the Archbishop further significant Middle East avenues to walk, and a platform to say and do what will bring humanitarian help and eventual peace in the Holy Land. (Psalm 122:6,7)
- More: www.christiantoday.com/article/christianity.judaism.and.islam.must.find.a.way.to.live.together.in.the.holy.land.says.archbishop/108624.htm
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