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March 5, 2024

Condemning Israel While Trying to Purge Christianity of Its Jewish Roots

No, Jesus was not a Palestinian.

In a sad moment in the history of Jewish-Christian relations in the U.S., the leaders of the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME) have issued a statement accusing Israel of genocide, while also condemning American support for Israel. Mark Tooley notes that, near its end, the statement declares, “We remain in solidarity with Jesus Christ of Nazareth, a Palestinian Jew, and the Prince of Peace.” This reference to Jesus as a Palestinian reflects a disturbing new trend:

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March 5, 2024

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