Episode 159: Mainline Churches and Israel-Palestine with Todd Stavrakos
Why are Mainline Protestant Denominations biased against Israel?
Nov 28, 2023
In this episode, guest Reverend Todd Stavrakos discusses the stance of mainline churches on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. They talk about the lack of nuance in these stances and their impact on relations with the Jewish community. Stavrakos criticizes the one-sided focus on Israel’s actions, the failure to condemn terrorist organizations, the issue of antisemitism within the church, and the importance of recognizing it.
Show Notes:
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