As if they really care about Christians. But since Israel’s involved, and it’s yet another chance to smear the Jewish state, a group of US congressmen have written a letter addressing a phony crisis involving the Christian residents of Jerusalem (of whom I am one).
The letter, which was sent to US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, reads:
“In recent months, the leaders of Christian churches in Jerusalem, including the Greek Orthodox Church, Catholic Church and others have spoken publicly about the mounting challenges faced by Christian communities in Jerusalem.
“While the Israeli government has committed to protecting the rights of all religious minorities in Jerusalem, the actions of radical groups are threatening the safety and long-term viability of Christian worship and presence in the city.”
In other words, if the US government doesn’t do something fast there may before long be no Christians left in Jerusalem. As if there is some active and coordinated campaign to cleanse the city of the followers of Jesus. (I can assure you, there is not.)
Oh, and just so there’s no mistake, the “radical groups” fingered by the congressmen are Jewish. Doubtful such a letter will ever be written in response to Muslim persecution of Christians.
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