Israel-Palestine: For Human Values in the Absence of a Just Peace | Page 42

Israel-Palestine: For Human Values in the Absence of a Just Peace

Palestinian economy to close the widening gaps with that of Israel. We can engage in
relationships with mission partners and allies in Israel-Palestine.
In whatever actions PC(USA) undertakes, we need to maintain an attitude of
humility and awareness that Palestinians and Israelis are making their decisions under
highly stressful situations. Our nation, the USA, by its actions and inactions has
contributed to the difficulty of their situation, so we have no claim to moral superiority.
Nonetheless, we must recognize the unpleasant facts of the situation and make our own
determination of what we can do, resulting in the least harm and the most good. If some
discussions result in awkward situations with our friends here and abroad, we may
remember that some of the truth-telling in Jesus’s ministry also pushed people out of their
comfort zone.

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