I Friends, the whole world has watched the unspeakable, demonic horror unleased by Islamic jihadists against our ally, Israel. The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission has put out An Evangelical Statement in Support of Israel. It states what must be done for such evil to be eradicated. I trust you will stand with Israel during these consequential times.
“In the wake of the evil and indefensible atrocities now committed against the people of Israel by Hamas, we, the undersigned, unequivocally condemn the violence against the vulnerable, fully support Israel’s right and duty to defend itself against further attack, and urgently call all Christians to pray for the salvation and peace of the people of Israel and Palestine.
“While our theological perspectives on Israel and the Church may vary, we are unified in calling attacks against Jewish people especially troubling as they have been often targeted by their neighbors since God called them as His people in the days of Abraham (Gen. 12:1-3).