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PCUSA General Assembly 2016: Divestment, Pacifism, and Apologies

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By Joseph Rossell, Juicy Ecumenism. The Presbyterian Church (USA) wrapped up its biannual General Assembly last Saturday. Liberals largely got their way, passing numerous progressive resolutions. Delegates agreed to explore divestment from Israel, declared that a peaceful two-state Israel/Palestine solution was nearly “impossible,” affirmed Christian pacifism, and issued apologies to Native Americans and the community….

IPMN speakers address anti-Christian prejudice and the need for a robust boycott, divestment and sanctions movement

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By Gregg Brekke, Presbyterian News Service. Concluding its 2015 annual gathering, the Israel/Palestine Mission Network (IPMN) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) recommitted itself to finding hope and peace for Israel/Palestine even as tensions and violence escalate. Meeting at Chicago’s Cenacle Retreat and Conference Center Oct. 29–31, 2015, the group spent time in worship, workshops, synod…

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