Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Sabeel Organizes Christian-Muslim Conference In Bethlehem To Counter Christian Zionism


"The Sabeel ecumenical grassroots liberation theology movement is organizing a conference in Beit Sahour city, near Bethlehem, bringing together Muslim and Christian intellectuals to discuss Christian Zionism, an issue of concern to many Palestinians, including Palestinian Christians.

Sabeel said that this gathering is intended to be an attempt to break down the walls of suspicion, and building bridges of understanding.

Sabeel added that restoring peace in the Middle East is a vital issue, and that its members and supporters peace would be restored to the Haram Al Sharif and Al Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem.

The group added that fundamentalist groups in Israel are ongoing their violations by entering restricted areas, and Muslim Holy places, and issue which caused clashes in the Old City.

It added that these violations and the Israeli provocations such as home demolitions and evictions are issues that increase tension in Jerusalem and the West Bank......"

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