Church of England Condemned for Labeling Israel Racist Colonial State
The Church of England’s General Synod has overwhelmingly voted to encourage engagement with Kairos II, a Palestinian Christian document that labels Israel a “colonial enterprise built on racism” and describes its actions as genocide. Despite warnings from Jewish leaders that the document contains falsehoods and could damage relations, the motion passed comfortably. The Synod’s decision calls for churches to “hear” Kairos II as a reflection of Palestinian Christians’ lived experiences, not as official church doctrine. This move has been welcomed by Palestinian church officials, while Jewish leaders have expressed disappointment and concern over the document’s narrative.
John Q. Hosedrinker