Dr. James Dobson sends a reply to Dr. Bishara Awad's letter to Dobson that was published first by 'Come and See' and published in Christianity Today and other magazines.
"I was especially troubled by your characterization of me as "an instrument of hate and division." Founder and President of "Focus on the Family" argues with Dr. Awad over the "controversial figure of Dr. Hanan Ashrawi who is on the payroll of the father of modern-day terrorism" and quoting articles from Al-Hayat Al-Jadida (!!)

Christianity Today Weblog, Sep. 23, 2002

Suhad Masaad is the wife of the Baptist Pastor in Gaza. She went to visit her family in Jordan and was not allowed back to Gaza. It took eleven months for this newly wed couple to re-unite again.

The Gaza Baptist Church had a big celebration this Sunday when their pastor showed up to church with his wife.

Special For Come and See, Sep 12, 2002

Dr. Bishara Awad, President of Bethlehem Bible Collge writes to Dr. Dobson: "You as my hero, have fallen and had become a part of the hate propaganda and deceitful ways of the enemy of righteousness".

I promise to pray for you and for America. I pray to God that 911 would not become a tool to spread hate, war and destruction, but a tool where the love of God can be spread among all peoples

Bishara Awad, Special For Come and See, Sep 8, 2002

Dr. James Dobson, President of "Focus on the Family" and one of the leading Christian Figures in the USA expresses Concern Over the Timing of Dr. Hanan Ashrawi's Appearance at Colorado College's Event "September 11: One Year Later".

"Have we forgotten the news footage of Palestinians dancing in the streets on September 11?'"

Focus on the Family Press Room, Sep 6, 2002

The Spectacular Center Was Major Production Hub For Arabic Christian Broadcasting In The Middle East And North Africa

By Dan Wooding, Sep 4, ASSIST Ministries

This conference lead by The International Fellowship of Evangelical Students brought together 160 students from 10 Arab Countries, not only from countries where the movement exists, but also from places where student ministry is at a very early stage.

Special For Come and See, Sep 3, 2002

Palestinian peace activist Hana Siniora, a 65-year-old East Jerusalemite Christian, long-involved in pro-peace activities, has accepted Palestinian Authority Chairman Yasser Arafat's appointment as the PLO's ambassador to Washington. The choice of the moderate Siniora is seen as a bid to improve PA ties with the U.S.

By Akiva Eldar, Ha'aretz, Sep 2, 2002

The election of Irineos as Greek Orthodox Patriarch was welcomed last year by all except the Israeli government, which withheld its approval. Now, his Arab supporters have deserted him over an alleged land deal with Israel.

By Danny Rubinstein, Haaretz, Sep 1, 2002

"We have watched with growing alarm as the US government has become increasingly unilateral in its approach to foreign affairs, and has failed to heed the advice and counsel of friends and allies.
We call upon our governments to pursue these diplomatic means in active cooperation with the United Nations and to stop the apparent rush to war. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God." (Matthew 5:9)


By United Methodist News Service, Aug 30