My family name originates from Palestine, and from the beginnings of my family line, we have been Christians. Because of regional war, my family emigrated to the U.S. when I was a child. I grew up in San Diego, and was part of a non-denominational church that loved the Bible and loved Israel. With my Palestinian background, I was confused by some things, but I didnât question the Zionist position of the church.
Courtesy of Marwan Aboul-Zelof
The Abrahamic Covenant (Genesis 12); Paulâs love for his ethnic brethren (Romans 9-11); and a regular reminder of prophetic fulfillment were enough for me to support Zionism. It wouldnât be an exaggeration for me to say that nearly every Sunday for a decade I heard the importance of standing with Israel; that they are Godâs
My family name originates from Palestine, and from the beginnings of my family line, we have been Christians. Because of regional war, my family emigrated to the U.S. when I was a child. I grew up in San Diego, and was part of a non-denominational church that loved the Bible and loved Israel. With my Palestinian background, I was confused by some things, but I didnât question the Zionist position of the church.
Courtesy of Marwan Aboul-Zelof
The Abrahamic Covenant (Genesis 12); Paulâs love for his ethnic brethren (Romans 9-11); and a regular reminder of prophetic fulfillment were enough for me to support Zionism. It wouldnât be an exaggeration for me to say that nearly every Sunday for a decade I heard the importance of standing with Israel; that they are Godâs
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Pakistani archbishop declares solidarity with Palestine
Archbishop Shaw welcomes Israel-Hamas ceasefire and condemns violence by Israel
Archbishop Sebastian Shaw of Lahore (third left) at an interfaith press conference in the chapel of St. Anthony’s High School on May 21. (Photo: Father James Channan)
Archbishop Sebastian Shaw of Lahore has joined the leaders of different faiths to welcome the Israel-Hamas ceasefire as he expressed solidarity with Palestine.
“Finally, God has answered our prayers. Inshallah [if Allah wills] we shall continue this struggle. Many Palestinian Christians have embraced martyrdom with our Muslim brothers. We condemn violence by Israel and urge peace so that the locals can live with dignity,” said the archbishop.
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Thousands of Muslims in Oyo State have staged a protest to express their support for Palestine, condemning the Israeli government for the recent havoc wreaked on Palestinians.
According to report, the protesters were led by the Muslim Students Society of Nigeria (MSSN), National Council of Muslim Youths Organisations NACOMYO), the Muslim Congress (TMC), and Organisation of Tadhamunul Muslimeen (OTM) in Ibadan, the state capital, on Monday.
They were seen carrying various placards with inscriptions like “Israel is a terrorist state,” “Free Palestine, Stop the Killing,” “This is not conflict, it’s genocide,” and “Free Palestine, Resist Israel apartheid.”