Faith
Methodist Leaders Push Back on Geofencing Effort
Faith Facts
- Over 200 Texas churches were listed for targeted mobile messaging as part of a $4.1 million campaign by Show Faith by Works, an agent of Israel’s Foreign Ministry.
- UMC leader Colleen Moore criticized the campaign, saying it violates Methodist principles of dialogue and responsible action.
- The geofencing plan aims to influence Christian perspectives on Israel and the Palestinian conflict, with special focus on large Texas congregations.
The use of geolocation technology to target churchgoers raises concerns among Christian leaders about maintaining the integrity of church communities and fostering genuine dialogue guided by biblical values.
Colleen Moore of the UMC General Board of Church and Society emphasized the importance of understanding the suffering on all sides in the Holy Land, encouraging United Methodists to commit to justice, peace, and informed prayer.
Churches are called to remain vigilant and prayerful, standing for truth and biblical justice in the face of outside influences.