AME Council Of Bishops Calls For U.S. To Withdraw Financial Support Of Israel

by Lauren Nutall

February 15, 2024

The Council of Bishops referred to as for an “quick and everlasting ceasefire.”

The American Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church Council of Bishops has urged america to withdraw monetary assist towards Israel amid its continued bombardment of Rafah. The coalition launched the assertion on Feb. 15.  

“The Council of Bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal Church calls on america Authorities to instantly withdraw all funding and different assist from Israel,” it learn. “Since 1954, Israel has proven a willful disregard for the human dignity of Palestinians. Since October 7, 2023, in retaliation for the brutal homicide of 1139 Israeli residents by Hamas, Israel has murdered over 28,000 Palestinians, largely ladies and youngsters. The US is supporting this mass genocide. This should not be allowed to proceed.”

The assertion coincided with the birthdate of the church’s founder, Richard Allen, who spearheaded a mutual assist and anti-racism initiative when he first established the establishment in 1787. Within the letter, the group additionally referred to as for a direct ceasefire and a “grassroots resolution that affirms the dignity and humanity of all God’s individuals in Palestine and Israel.” 

“We weep for the struggling being inflicted upon the kids of God within the Holy Land and all of the earth. We cry for freedom and implore those that say they love God to reveal a tangible love for his or her neighbors. We’ll travail in prayer and pursue justice till freedom reigns for all,” it continued. 

The AME Council of Bishops is the newest Christian management group to sentence the continued combating in Palestine. In line with The Washington Publish, a number of Black Christian religion leaders from throughout the nation issued a full-page commercial in The New York Instances in Nov. 2023, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and humanitarian assist. “We’re religion leaders within the African American religion custom, within the Black church prophetic custom, and we’re individuals conversant in ache and struggling enacted by state actors,” mentioned the Rev. Michael McBride, a California pastor who helped create the letter when talking to The Washington Publish. 

The Council of Bishops’ letter was signed by Senior Bishop Adam J. Richardson, President of the Council Bishop Stafford J. N. Wicker, and each the Chair and Co-Chair of Social Motion, Bishops E. Anne Henning Byfield and Francine A Brookins. 

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