Evangelicals slam efforts by Protestants to divest from Israel

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[Esther Ruth]

Last update - 15:46 20/10/2005

Evangelicals slam efforts by Protestants to divest from Israel

By The Associated Press

Evangelical Christians on Thursday criticized efforts by some Christian groups to divest from companies associated with Israel and said they planned to counter with a campaign of their own to create partnerships between Israel and international businesses.

Several Protestant groups - including the Presbyterian Church (USA) - have looked into selling stock in companies that profit from Israeli policy in the territories.

Companies targeted by the Presbyterian Church include Caterpillar Inc.; ITT Industries Inc.; Motorola Inc.; and United Technologies Corp. The Presbyterians accused them of selling products such as night vision equipment, wireless communications and helicopters that the Israeli military uses to hurt Palestinians and bolster control of the territories.

[Esther Ruth]

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The International Christian Embassy, a Jerusalem-based Evangelical organization, said Thursday it was launching a campaign against the divestment moves. The Evangelical groups represented at a news conference Thursday did not provide details about their plans to bring new investment to Israel.

Dale Neill, president of the International Christian Chamber of Commerce, said his organization was looking to build a permanent office in Jerusalem to become more involved in the Israeli economy.

"We have come to understand that commerce is the lifeblood of any nation," Neill said. " One of the things that needs to happen - and we're very actively working on ways to enhance or enable that to happen - is it needs to be easier for small investors ... to get that money into the nation and the economy."

Neill said that while his organization was actively seeking new companies to invest in Israel, he was not prepared to name specific businesses that had agreed to participate in the investment initiative.

The news conference was part of the Christian Embassy's annual Feast of the Tabernacles celebration, which draws an estimated 5,000 visitors and US$15 million into Israel.

[Esther Ruth]

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[timsbella]

Thanks for the post. And G-d bless the Evangelicals. We need to stand firm together.

[Mr. Mojo]

Companies targeted by the Presbyterian Church include Caterpillar Inc.; ITT Industries Inc.; Motorola Inc.; and United Technologies Corp.

CAT has had an excellent year, share value rising from the high 30s to the high 50s.

I think I"ll buy more....

[JAWs]

The Evangelicals are getting more rear ends in their pews. In the mainstream churches mote of the rear ends are in the pulpits. `Nuff said.

[Ciexyz]

The Presbyterian Church (USA) apparently isn't backing down from its campaign. This is terribly distressing to members like myself.

[Ciexyz]

ping for your reading pleasure. The PCUSA is at it again.

[ZGuy]

Evangelicals slam efforts by Protestants to divest from Israel

Is the accepted terminology now that the left-wing denominations are called "Protestants" to the exclusion of Evangelicals?

[gondramB]

Even if you believe ( as I do) that the occupation has gone on so long that Israel is in the wrong, this is absolutely the wrong time to divest because Israel has just unilaterally withdrawn from Gaza and is debating how to handle the West Bank.

Divesting now would be just about as helpful as going over and kicking Sharon in the knee.

[taxesareforever]

Wonder into what squeaky clean organizations they will now invest their money. Believe they will have a hard time finding any.

[SJackson]

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[NRA2BFree]

Evangelical Christians KNOW and UNDERSTAND what our relationship to Jews and Israel is. The ONLY reason these other religions don't understand is because they are NOT Born Again Christians! The Bible speaks of the Apostasy where many Christians/churches will fall away in the end times. Don't be surprised to see a lot more of this happening, because this is only the tip of the iceberg. The hatred of Christians is on the rise, and it's going to get much worse in the next few years.

[lilylangtree]

Presbyterians also have anoint queer priests. Sickos!

[trisham]

I'm very impressed, I must say. Good for the Evangelicals.

[Esther Ruth]

Agree!!!

[Salem]

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[Alexander Rubin]

G-d bless the Evangelicals. We won't forget what they do for us and what they've done for us. It's good to have some real friends. Hopefully, we can get our communal act together to stand firm with them when they need us.

[JDoutrider]

The Protestants have lost their way, when the light they shine on the world is their love of homosexuals, and not our Biblical brothers and sisters in the Holy Land...

Why do they betray God's love and law in their leanings?

Woe unto them. They have allowed the enemy into their camp, and now give aid and confort to them. DO they not see the glistening knife hidden in the robes of their betrayers?

[John O]

Even if you believe ( as I do) that the occupation has gone on so long that Israel is in the wrong,

In 1967, 1973 etc Israel was attacked without warning or provocation. The arabs lost the wars and their land. To the innocent victor goes the spoils. Those lands are legal Israeli territory and all the arab/liberal whining in the world cannot change that. Israel was wrong in pulling out of Gaza.

[Dr. Scarpetta]

""The Presbyterian Church (USA) apparently isn't backing down from its campaign. This is terribly distressing to members like myself.""
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