Thursday, August 13, 2009
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Proponents of Israel Boycott Attempt to Hijack United Church of Canada - 'On Sunday, Aug. 9, 2009, the United Church of Canada began its 40th General Council in Kelowna, British Columbia. In addition to struggling with declining attendance and financial difficulties facing their denomination, council delegates are also working to bring an end to the Arab-Israeli conflict by deliberating on four resolutions, two of which call for a boycott of Israeli goods... [Update: The Church has repudiated some of the most objectionable 'background' material. Previous post.]