Editor’s Note: These articles from Palestinian authors challenge us to highlight the “good news” that “Evangelicalism” is named for. May our eschatology never get in the way of God’s soteriology.
An Arab Evangelical Message to American Evangelicals
Evangelical support (of many, but not by all) for US Middle East policy and the actions of Israelis against Palestinians is a stumbling block to many (if not all) Muslims. … Be cautious of dehumanizing rhetoric in media and political discourses surrounding persons of the Middle East. This takes place not only in secular media but also in ‘Christian’ media outlets where the facts and socio-historical context are routinely ignored. Continue reading.
Is Evangelical Obsession with Israel Good for the Jews and the Arabs?
Millions of Jews need to encounter Jesus but many American Evangelicals abandoned their evangelical task in the name of eschatology. Millions of Palestinian refugees need to encounter the Gospel but many Evangelical Americans are simply not interested in this task. Continue reading.
Considering Arab Christian Perspectives on Palestine
“Too often, pro-Israel, pro-Palestinian, pro-peace, or even pro-Jesus descriptors, function merely as shibboleths. This kind of lazy sloganeering does not address any of the real and vital issues. It takes a multilayered complex situation and makes it neat and tidy.” Continue reading.
