Excerpts from recent statements on the Middle East from major Protestant denominations: with response of the institute on religion and democracy.

From: World Affairs | Date: January 1, 2003| Author: | Copyright information

Editor's Note: In recent months the Middle East has become a major focus of concern by the major U.S. Protestant churches. Frequently referred to as "mainline" denominations, they are all members of the National Council of Churches (NCC), affiliated with the World Council of Churches.

One result of this concern has been a constant flow of delegations from these denominations to various Middle Eastern countries. We reproduce below excerpts from their reports, followed by a critique by the Institute of Religion and Democracy in Washington, D.C.

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