Faith
The Church’s Witness in Israel and Palestine
Faith Facts
- The Church’s response in Israel and Gaza is a crucial moral and spiritual crossroads.
- Faith requires compassion for all people, recognizing the image of God in both Israelis and Palestinians.
- A just, biblical witness calls us to pray, examine Scripture, and seek peace for all in the region.
Christian believers today face a defining moment, as the world awaits our faithful response to the suffering in the Holy Land. Our actions and prayers have the power to uphold or hinder our gospel witness, especially among those longing for hope and peace in the Middle East.
As followers of Christ, we are called to champion the gospel of reconciliation, refusing to let politics distort our witness to Jesus’ love and justice. This is a time to let biblical compassion speak louder than divisions, showing the world Christ-centered unity.
“Being pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian is not a contradiction. Supporting the dignity of both strengthens your witness.”
While standing with Israel in past tragedies, the Church must now extend Christ’s compassion to all innocent victims in Gaza as well, recognizing their suffering without diminishing anyone’s pain. The Bible compels us to reject both antisemitism and the dehumanization of Palestinians, as both grieve the heart of God.
Faithful Christians can take three vital steps: pray for peace in Jerusalem, Gaza, and the whole region; review their theology to align with Christ’s love for all; and stand publicly with believers in Israel and Palestine, keeping the cross central to our witness.
“Antisemitism is a sin. It is evil. But so is the dehumanization of Palestinians, who are also created in the image of God.”
Only a scriptural response—grounded in justice, peacemaking, and truth—will break the cycle of violence and offer genuine hope. Through patient prayer and principled action, the Church can reflect the compassion and righteousness that Christ demands of His people.
Let us commit to fervent prayer, biblical discernment, and visible support for believers throughout the Middle East, standing as champions of both faith and freedom in these troubled times.
Faith Facts
- The Lausanne Movement’s LIGHT research division is exploring how artificial intelligence affects the work of fulfilling the Great Commission.
- The LIGHT Briefing calls the Church to ensure AI is used with discernment, prioritizing Christ-centered mission and authentic human relationships.
- Researchers emphasize biblical values by offering an ethical framework that keeps technology aligned with justice, truth, mercy, and love.
Christian leaders are seeking wisdom as artificial intelligence transforms communication, outreach, and discipleship. The Lausanne Movement urges the Church to govern new technologies by faith and grounding in Scripture.
The church is encouraged to reject both fear and misplaced optimism, choosing instead to prayerfully consider how AI can support—never replace—God’s call to spread the Gospel.
“AI is neither savior nor threat in itself. Rather, its value depends on how it is discerned, governed, and deployed by God’s people.”
Believers are challenged to model transparency, fairness, and accountability while recognizing that digital tools can never replace Spirit-led, personal gospel witness.
“The gospel remains unchanged. Biblical commands transcend technological innovation and demand faithful proclamation, regardless of medium.”
It remains vital that evangelism expresses Christ’s love through genuine presence, as only human ambassadors can fulfill the Great Commission’s relational call.
“While AI may augment, it must always serve, not supplant, the spirit-filled human herald in proclaiming the good news and fulfilling the Great Commission.”
The church must move forward with courage and prayer, trusting God’s mission will not falter in the digital age.
Faith Facts
- The World Council of Churches (WCC) expressed deep concern about violence and unrest following Tanzania’s recent election.
- Key opposition leaders faced arrest and exclusion from the election, raising questions about fairness and transparency.
- The WCC called for an investigation into the violence and urged protection of human rights and accountability.
Christian leaders emphasized the sanctity of human life, highlighting that every life is a gift from God and must be honored, even amid political turmoil. They denounced the use of lethal force against citizens standing for peaceful assembly and free expression.
Dr Jerry Pillay, WCC General Secretary, declared,
“Reports of widespread protests, excessive use of force by security agencies, and numerous civilian casualties are deeply distressing and call for urgent moral reflection and accountability.”
He further stated,
“The sanctity of human life — a gift from God — must be protected at all times, and no political process should ever justify the shedding of innocent blood.”
The WCC stands in solidarity with the people of Tanzania, supporting faith-driven calls for peace, dialogue, and justice, and affirming the vital contributions of Christian organizations in seeking reconciliation.
Faithful believers are called to uphold Christian values by praying for Tanzania and advocating for truth, accountability, and protection of freedoms guaranteed by God.
Faith Facts
- The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear Kim Davis’s petition, leaving the 2015 ruling on same-sex marriage in place.
- Kim Davis was previously jailed for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, citing her Christian convictions.
- Liberty Counsel continues to support Davis, emphasizing the need to protect religious liberty for public officials.
The Supreme Court’s refusal to reconsider Obergefell v. Hodges keeps the national legalization of same-sex marriage unchanged. The decision also leaves in place a ruling requiring Kim Davis to pay substantial legal fees related to her stand for biblical marriage.
“This cannot be right because government officials do not shed their constitutional rights upon election,” stated Mat Staver, Liberty Counsel Chairman.
Believers must remain vigilant, standing for religious freedom and biblical principles in the public square. Our faith calls us to uphold God’s design for marriage while advocating for the rights of Christians to live out their convictions.
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