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Presbyterian Church USA Middle East Review Committee recommends the adoption of the document Kairos study by the General Assembly 2010 by Peter Menkin
Presbyterian Church USA Middle East Review Committee recommends the adoption Kairos Document Review by the 2010 General Assembly Peter Menkin
Kairos Document is a work that is a kind of peaceful Christian to declare war on the basis of different "peaceful methods" of protest and action on the activities of an unjust nation in their own national self-hood in their own actions and policies against its citizens and its own national action against another nation. Kairos Document is a work created by Palestinian Christians and Israel as a state, government, and this writer also believes that its citizens consider Jews and Jews in general, regardless of their nationality.
This last statement on this issue is a reflection of the Jews, as people, not the government of Israel and Israeli actions against Palestine is probably the greatest body of a trial of what is respectable in many neighborhoods considered a paper radical should not be approved as recommended by the Presbyterian Church / Israel Political Committee in the Middle East U.S. Presbyterian Church in Assembly General Assembly in July 2010. All parts of the Kairos document have been strongly criticized and held anti-Semitic by the main line of major Jewish organizations in the United States, including respect for human rights organization, the Wiesenthal Center, based in Los Angeles.
This article is the third in a series of three in the Middle East Policy Committee paper Presbyterian Church USA, which is 150 pages and can be found here. He is the last of three reports in this series, and for readers unfamiliar with the Kairos Document, a PDF of this document is available here. This is a document important, with the support of many Presbyterians, as obviously is reflected in its policy recommendations to Israel, and is popularly supported by many "peace" groups in the United States and even Europe and the Middle East.
In an effort to be more transparent in their last series, the author offers an opinion on the need for Israel to peace and peace for everyone in the Middle East. With the reservation that it is an examination report and not an editorial opinion article or reflect the opinion of the author, however, I must say that the key to the work of peace in the Middle East is the continuation of the dialogue, the lack of hostilities, this means that the truce and aspects of different types of truces. It takes a series of diplomatic measures most useful of nations. Effort United States Presbyterian Church, in its recommendations for policy is an effort to move towards peace, as is the intention of the U.S. church Presbyterian. Without doubt his sincerity, in the estimation of this writer, and is clearly the work of the Presbyterian Church and shape the Christian responses to Israel and the Middle East.
Readers who are familiar with the political report of the Presbyterian Church USA and often as we know it has developed an even more controversial controversial inclusion this year with the Kairos Document in connection with its recommendation for approval. It recognizes the fear of the Jewish Community and the repulsion of what it believes that anti-Semitism and a planned policy to get rid of the State of Israel. The list of organizations that believe that business law is long, and this writer prefers to stay with an example, the Wiesenthal Center. After all, this is a comment and the report for the web and, as in the interests of fairness requires that a statement and reflect this concern and a series of observations resulting Appalled by the views expressed by the Israelis and significantly for this writer, noted the Jewish organizations in the United States. They are joined by many other voices that the report was unbalanced and unfair to Israel and the Jewish community. However, with the hope that there are many values in the report that Christians and Presbyterians need read and approved even in fairness to the Presbyterian Church USA, Report this comment and continue the effort to speak the Committee's recommendations in this space of words. Note that article is also a compilation of comments and reports on the Kairos document in an effort to describe and understand problems.
The Christian Century "A more liberal American magazine reviewed the report and the two writers who are respected scholars comment on the document to the General Assembly. The authors are: Ted A. Smith and Amy-Jill Levine. The title of his article is as follows: "The habits of anti-Judaism: CPUSA discredit a report on Israel and Palestine. "
The Assembly requested the Committee to prepare a comprehensive study with recommendations that focuses on Israel and Palestine in the complex context of the Middle East. "
The study committee made several steps to demonstrate their desire to avoid some of the most common forms of false testimony against the Jews. For example, notes that most Presbyterians reject supersessionist stories in which "the Christians have replaced Jews "to become" the only legitimate heirs of God's covenant with Abraham. "Signs of supersessionism rejection The report speaks of "Old Testament" and "language of the New Testament in their Bible references. is neither necessary nor sufficient to prevent supersessionism, but at least suggests a desire to proclaim a gospel that does not begin with God's rejection of Jews.
Although critical of the report of the Study of the Middle East, scholars which states in Article Christian century since the Presbyterian Church USA Makes good for a good attitude.
That the Committee Presbyterian emerges is that members of the Presbyterian Church USA, and Christians in general, take the time to view this report. The Rev. Dr. Ron Shive, in a Press statement, said: "It is a challenge to report that distance, "" The temptation to launch a solid piece to support or defend your position will be incredibly strong. But we ask everyone to please read the full report for themselves and use additional resources to www.pcusa.org / Middleeastpeace. "
"The situation in the Middle East is too critical to do nothing less, "he said.
Here, in the same declaration, the press is a good representation of the Commission for the Study of the Middle East and the interests of perspective:
The report is a review of policy statements on the Middle Assembly Middle, dating back to the founding of the State of Israel, 1948. Committee considered that these statements have been calling for a two-state solution with the rights, dignity and security for Israelis and the Palestinians.
However, the commission report was the increasing urgency of finding a solution to the conflict Palestine-Israel: "The real problem we all embrace is that the window of opportunity to end the occupation and a viable two-state solution is closing quickly. This is largely due to the rapid growth of settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, the increasing number of bypass roads, the injustice of the separation barrier, and the tragic numbers of house demolitions. "
The report continues: "A just peace and lasting peace and security of Israel is possible if the occupation ended and violent acts of Palestinian resistance are no longer used. A just and lasting peace and security for Palestinians is possible when the occupation ended and that Israel does not have to resort to military force to keep illegal possession of land. If there is occupation, there would Palestinian resistance. If there was no Palestinian resistance, the Israelis can live in peace and security. "
"Unacceptable acts of violence have been committed by the occupation forces of the powerful Israeli army and Jewish settlers and Palestinians in the West Bank, a minority had relatively little recourse to violence as a means to resist occupation. "
The panel concluded that "violence is not an acceptable means to peace, whatever their justification. "
It is clear that the report is a "peace" document because it says: "Violence is not an acceptable means to peace, either that is their justification. "
A reader can see in the press release on the report heading reasons and intention, as shown by its Chairman Ron Shive. The Rev. Dr. Ron Shive is an excellent transmitter of the statements made by the Presbyterian Church USA. His statement about the report comes to the length:
The 39 Recommendations of the Commission at the 219th General Assembly are detailed and extensive as the report itself.
In his introductory comments to the recommendations, writing committee members that seek to strengthen the PC (USA) on "positions of the past in the name of peace between Israelis and Palestinians and a cessation of violence by all the parties, and opposition to the continued expansion of Israeli settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem and the occupation continues to such territories. "
It is also noted, "We also call upon the various political factions to negotiate a unified government willing to recognize Israel's existence. We pledge our concern and alarm, both on the flight over Rapid Christians in Israel / Palestine caused by discrimination and oppression against Palestinians, the rise of Islamic fundamentalism and Jewish, and the absence of economic opportunities related to the occupation, and the exodus of Christians other parts of the region caused by various factors, military, economic, religious and cultural. And we oppose the government of Iran's nuclear ambitions, sponsored by the International guerrillas and the threat that these pose to Israel and Arab states. "
The committee wrote: "We value deeply our relationship with Jews and Muslims in the United States, Israel and the Muslim-majority countries of the Middle East. However, the bonds of friendship that should not, prevent him from speaking or limit our empathy for the suffering of others. The inaction and silence on our part, we oppose actions and allow the consequences mourn. We recognize how much of a burden for our government's recent actions have been wrong for Christians in the Muslim world. Recognize large amounts of tax money United States are fed to various conflicts in the Middle East, including the two ongoing wars and the need to support Jewish settlements in Palestine. "
And finally, "We also recognize that our desire to put an end to support for both the violence in all its forms and the continued occupation of Palestine and the solution imposes requirements on how the integrity Presbyterian Church (USA) uses its own resources and investment. Let's be clear: to affirm the legitimacy of Israel as a state, but consider that the continued occupation of Palestine (West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem) as illegitimate, illegal under international law, and a constant threat to peace in the region. We also recognize that any support for the occupation undermines the morale of our nation at the international level our security. "
Interest in the PC (USA) s near the end of Israeli-Palestinian conflict has intensified the action of the General Assembly in 2004 to begin processing dispose of businesses whose activities support the ongoing violations of human rights.
The Presbyterian Church USA bitten by statements from the Jewish community (USA), which are anti-Semitic. In another long statement, made in February 2010, the Presbyterian Church has responded to the statement anti-Semitism from the Wiesenthal Center, a human rights organization. This is your response to this complaint along painfully achieved by Wiesenthal Center.
February 23, 2010
A statement by the Rev. Grady Parsons, permanent secretary of the General Assembly Presbyterian Church (USA) on the work of the General Assembly Study Team Middle East.
A human rights organization in the Jewish community has issued a statement on the report to the 219th General Assembly (2010) of the General Assembly Commission to prepare a general approach to study Israel / Palestine. The statement said: "… We are deeply concerned that during actual movements in the Church's commitment to radically 2008 that the Review of Middle East policy would be fair and balanced. "
The report of the Study Team Middle East, which contains a letter … the American Jewish community. The study team's letter begins:
We be sure to tell them in no uncertain terms: We support Israel's existence as a sovereign nation within secure and recognized borders. No, but not "" Come this way for us to say what we really mean. "We support Israel's existence as provided by the United Nations General Assembly. We support the existence Israel as a home for the Jewish people. We have said before and I repeat. We say this because we believe, say, because we want to remain true.
The team, which has embarked on an intensive study, meetings and travel to the Middle East since his appointment after the 218th General Assembly (2008), continues:
And at the same time, we are concerned about the continuation of the policies surrounding the occupation of West Bank East Jerusalem, the Gaza Strip and the Golan Heights in particular. Many of us come to this work of love for Israel. And it is this love that we say the things say about the excesses of the occupation, settlement infrastructure, and an absolute knockout, is a multiplier for the hopes of a solution of two states, a solution to the Presbyterian Church (USA) has supported more than sixty years.
Several recent Assemblies General of the Presbyterian Church (USA) have adopted declarations Israel / Palestine. Two other passages:
In 2004: The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) has adopted numerous resolutions on Israel and Palestine, repeatedly affirming, clearly and unequivocally the right of Israel to exist within permanent, recognized and "secure" borders (eg 1969, 1974, 1977, 1983, 1989, etc.) Deplored the escalation of violence by Palestinians and Israelis, which has its roots in the continuing Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories (see the statements of successive assemblies since 1967). Presbyterians have continued to be affected by the loss of many lives of innocent Israelis and Palestinians (see "Resolution on the Middle East" adopted in 1997, and "Resolution on Israel and Palestine: Occupation End Now", adopted in 2003). "Minutes GA, 2004, p. 66.
In the year 2006: We ask the church … "For by peaceful means with American and Israeli Jews, Palestinian Muslims and Americans Palestinian communities and Christian organizations and their affiliates to create a socially, economically, geographically, politically and viable state and safe Palestinian with an equally viable and secure Israel, which both have the right to exist. "Minutes of the General Assembly 2006 P. 945.
I join the Middle East, the study team will report in summer this General Assembly calling on all to continue praying and working for peace in Jerusalem.
The reader can easily see the PC (USA) committee's report was controversial and criticized even before officially launched in March. In February 2010, the Wiesenthal Center has offered this letter by one of his people:
I am deeply concerned about the dangerous campaign to delegitimize the State of Israel and his supporters launched by a committee that is dominated by militants openly hostile to Israel. They are ready to place politics in a Collision Course with CPUSA the survival of Israel.
The adoption of the conclusions proposed by the committee responsible for reviewing policy CPUSA in the Middle East is nothing less than a declaration of war against the Jewish state. It will encourage extremists in the Middle East, demonizing Israel supporters in the United States and destroy the era of good will have been encouraged by decades Jewish community.
I urge the CPUSA at the height of commitment to listen to the 2008 General Assembly just policies Many of the voices on the Middle East and adopt for the Israelis and the Palestinians.
Rabbi Adlerstein Yitzoch in email correspondence with this writer noted areas Kairos Document what he says is disgusting and destructive to the peace process. The rabbi is the Wiesenthal Center staff and specializes in interfaith relations. Wikipedia says that Rabbi Adlerstein, Rabbi Yitzchok Adlerstein (B. 1950 in New York) is an Orthodox rabbi who has played an important role as a spokesperson, teacher, writer and the name of Orthodox Judaism and Baal Teshuva movement for United States. It is the leading exponent of moderation in the Haredi Judaism regards the outside world.
He writes extensively for a wide range of Orthodox Jews and essays have been published in Jewish Action (the official magazine of the Orthodox Union), The Jewish Observer (the official magazine of Agudat Israel of America), the Torah u-Madda Journal (Yeshiva University); Tradition Journal (from the Rabbinical Council of America), the Journal of Halacha and contemporary society, the Jewish press (a weekly in English with most of the heavy traffic elsewhere) in the publications of the National Youth Council Israel and many newspapers and online. It is co-founder and writer appears in the substitution of the current [1], an online journal published Orthodox Jewish thought in blog format.
It has eight children, as Wikipedia says: "Adlerstein is the director of interreligious affairs Simon Wiesenthal Center. Has the Sydney M. Irmas Deputy Chair in Jewish law and ethics Loyola Law School and teaches girls higher secondary school at Yeshiva of Los Angeles.
He writes regularly for online magazine [against the current one] and write the bytes "and the PC column in the quarterly journal of the Jews of action. It is often quoted by the Los Angeles Times and many other printed and online publications as a voice of Haredi Judaism [14].
"In 2000, his explanation of" Beer Hagolah "(ISBN 1-57819-463-6), defense classical Rabbinic Judaism by Rabbi Judah Loew ben Bezalel (1525-1609) (known as the Maharal) was published by Mesorah Publications, a subsidiary of Artscroll's leading publisher of English language Orthodox Judaica.
"He currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife, Reena known for its exceptional culinary skills and hospitality. "
The comments of Rabbi Adlerstein in extracts of Kairos Document which will be sent to this writer. First introduced to the Kairos Document:
A word of faith, hope and love from the heart of Palestinian suffering
Introduction
We a group of Palestinian Christians, after prayer, reflection and exchange of views, screaming in pain in our country, under Israeli occupation, with a cry of hope in the absence of hope, a cry full of prayer and faith in a God who is always on alert to divine providence of God to all people of this land. ..
Why now? Because we have now reached an impasse in the tragedy of the Palestinian people. 1. The reality on the ground
1.1 "They say:" Peace, peace "when there is no peace" (Jeremiah 6:14). 1.1.1 The separation wall built on Palestinian territory [Now: who saved the lives of thousands of Arabs and Jews. The fences do not feel comfortable, death is final.] Much of what has been confiscated for that purpose, has become our cities and towns in jail, separated from each other, which the scattered and divided cantons. Gaza, particularly after the cruel war, Israel has fired she [Now: No reference to 8,000 rockets against civilians, Israel launched.] In December 2008 and January 2009, continues to live in inhumane conditions under a permanent blockade and separated from other Palestinian territories.
1.1.2 Israeli settlements are destroying the earth in God's name and the name of force, control of our natural resources, including water and agricultural land, depriving hundreds of thousands of Palestinians, which constitute an obstacle to any political solution.
1.1.3 The reality is the daily humiliation to which we are subject to checkpoints, as we make our way towards employment, schools or hospitals.
1.1.5 Freedom of religion is severely restricted, freedom of access to holy places are denied under the pretext of security. [Now: You call the thousands of victims during the second intifada a pretext?] Jerusalem and its holy places are off limits to many Christians and Muslims in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.
1.1.6 The refugees are also part of our reality. Most of them still live in camps under difficult circumstances. They were waiting for their right of return, [YA: who kept there, if not their Arab brothers. A "right of return" to the State of Israel, period.] generation after generation. What will be your fate?
1.1.7 And the prisoners? The thousands of prisoners languishing in Israeli jails [Now: are there for minor offenses, or the murder of Israelis. Civil] parking are part of our reality. Heaven and earth move Israelis to secure the release of a prisoner, and the thousands of Palestinian prisoners, when they have their freedom?
1.2 is also part of this reality is the lack of enforcement of international law Israel … Human rights are violated, and despite various reports of human rights and local international, injustice continues.
1.3 The migration is another element in our reality. The lack of vision or spark of hope for peace and freedom leads to young people, both Muslims and Christians to emigrate. … The declining number of Christians especially in Palestine, [YA: Reduction in areas of Arab control. The growth of the Israeli side of the Green Line. It is] one of the dangerous consequences
1.4 Faced with this reality, Israel justifies its action in self-defense, including occupation, collective punishment and all other forms of retaliation against the Palestinians. In our opinion, this view is an inversion of reality. Yes, there is an occupation of Palestinian resistance. However, if there is no occupation, there would be resistance. YA [: Really? Tell that to the victims of the pogrom in Hebron in 1929, and scores of lesser ones between that date and 1967 when the occupation began.]
1.5 The Palestinian response to this reality has been mixed. Some have responded by negotiation: it is the official position of the Palestinian Authority, but did not accelerate the peace process. Some political parties followed the path of armed resistance. [YA: So, suicide moral approval is given to members the clergy. Only one form of "resistance." Perfectly understandable.] Israel has used this as an excuse to accuse the Palestinians of being terrorists and was able to distort the true nature of the conflict, presenting a war of Israel against terrorism, instead of the Israeli occupation against Palestinian resistance to disruption legal.
2.2.2 We believe that the Word of God is a living word, throwing a light on every period of history, which shows to what Christian believers God tells us here and now. For this reason, it is unacceptable to turn the Word of God in stone letters pervert who love and providence of God in the lives of both peoples and individuals. This is precisely the error in the fundamentalist interpretation of the Bible that brings death and destruction, when the word of God is petrified and transmitted from generation generation as a dead letter. This dead letter is used as a weapon in our history Today, in order to deprive us of our rights in our own country.
2.3 We believe that our country has a universal mission. [And that is, but not a promise to the Jewish people.] In this universality, the sense of the promise, the land of the elections, the people of God to open all mankind, of all peoples of this land. In light of the teachings of the Bible, the promise of land has never been a political agenda, but rather the prelude to complete the universal salvation. It was the opening of the realization of the Kingdom of God on earth.
2.3.2 Our presence in this country, that Palestinian Christians and Muslims, is not random but deeply rooted in history and geography of this country, in resonance connectivity with all other peoples of the earth, lives in. It was an injustice when they were expelled. The West has tried to repair what the Jews had suffered in the European countries, but he made peace in our name and our country. YA [: Apart from thousands of years of continuous Jewish presence on Earth and a century of its construction before the proclamation of the state these people want to start the history of Israel with a sense of Western guilt after the Holocaust] It was to correct an injustice and the result was a new injustice.
2.3.3 We also know that some Western theologians try to attach a legitimacy biblical theology and a violation of our rights. Thus, promises in his opinion, have become a threat to our very existence. The "good news "in the gospel itself has become" a harbinger of death "for us. We ask these theologians to deepen their reflection on Word God and rectify their performances if they could see in the Word of God as the source of life for all peoples.
2.3.4 Connectivity this land is our natural right. This is not an ideology or a theological question only. [YA: Is a Jew in parallel? Why no?]
2.4 Therefore, we declare that any use of the Bible to justify or support policy options and positions that are based on the injustice imposed by a person to person, or by one people over another, to transform religion into an ideology of man and the band of the Word of God's holiness, universality and truth.
2.5 We also declare that the Israeli occupation of Palestinian land is a sin against God and humanity, because it deprives Palestinians of their basic human rights, by God. Distorts the image of God in Israel who became one of the occupants, because it alters the image on the lives of Palestinians under occupation. Declare that any theology, apparently based on the Bible or faith or history that legitimizes the occupation is far from Christian doctrine, as it requires violence and holy war in the name Almighty God, God temporarily subordinating human interests, and distort the image of God in human beings people living in both theological and political injustice.
3.3.4 In addition to this, we see a decision among others to overcome past resentments and be ready for reconciliation when justice has been restored. Public awareness of the need to restore political rights to Palestinians is increasing, and the voices of Jews and Israel, calling for peace and justice, are invoked in support
3.4.1 The mission of the Church is prophetic, to proclaim the Word of God with courage, honesty and love in the local context and community events every day. If you do not take sides, is with the oppressed
4.2.1 The aggression against the Palestinian people are the people that the Israeli occupation, is an evil that must be combated. It is an evil and a sin that must be fought and eliminated.
4.2.6 Palestinian civil organizations and the international organizations, NGOs and religious institutions call on individuals, businesses and governments to carry out the work and economic and commercial boycott by any occupation. …. In this spirit and with this dedication that will eventually achieve the long-awaited solution to our problems, as indeed happened in South Africa and many other liberation movements in the world.
4.3 We call on Israel to abandon their injustice toward us, not to distort the truth of the reality of occupation, saying it is a battle against terrorism. [Now: It's funny, I would have sworn it was about terrorism. Ask (and polls!) What most Israelis are agreed to be required to negotiate peace, and accept a Palestinian state. Then learn how - the little-Palestinians are willing to recognize the right of a state Jewish existence.] The roots of "terrorism" is man's injustice and evil of the occupation. These must be removed if there is a sincere intention to eliminate "terrorism." However, it is also a call to repentance, to review the fundamentalist theological positions that support some of the policy options unfair against the Palestinian people.
6.3 condemn all forms of racism, whether religious or ethnic origin, including anti-Semitism and Islamophobia
9.3 Try to declare a state religion, Jewish or Islamic, stifles state, confined within narrow limits, and transforms it into a state that discrimination and exclusionary practices, [YA: Hmm. Always wondered about countries like the United Kingdom (England) Norway (Church of Norway) and around 20 other democracies. Of course, none of the dozens of Muslim countries are democratic. Maybe it's your point.] Preferring a citizen on the other. We call both the Jews and religious Muslims: the state is a state for all its citizens with a vision based on respect for religion but also equality, justice, freedom and respect for pluralism and the rule of a religion or a numerical majority.
Jewish Protest expresses his displeasure by the Kairos Document and the Presbyterian Church USA continues even admitting that this release of B'nai B'rith sample:
B'nai B'rith International urged the delegates to the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) to oppose the adoption reports and resolutions that demonize Israel and addressing them through such measures as suspension of U.S. military aid measures. The Protestant denomination Biennial Congress Minneapolis will begin July 3.
Among the materials provided for review by the Assembly is a Middle East
This Study Committee focused in content dramatically
perceived Israeli violations and suffering of the Palestinians, and to minimize
Arab obligations, the historical roots of the Jewish Land and the Jews
Efforts the State for peace in the face of terrorism. The report also fails to recognize that Israel is the Middle East a free, pluralistic and the only country region, including the Christian population has increased in real terms.
The report cites positive 172 pages "Kairos", yes a very inflammatory Palestinian Christian document, and endorsed the recommendation of responsibility for the mission of the Church through the Investment Committee for the state of a society for the lawful sale of products from Israel Defense Forces. rectory individual openings go even further, calling for divestment from the beginning the company and explicitly approve "Kairos", which refers to terrorism as "resistance", embraces supersessionist outdated ideas, calls to boycott the Jewish state, Israeli politician and labels of a "sin against God."
Writers for "The Washington Post" On Faith "Finding the Middle Review Committee Report bad taste in the best way. Katharine Henderson and Gustav Niebuhr in his assessment of the role June 22, 2010, entitled "Peacemaking is more than point fingers, saying:
(The Rev. Dr. Katharine Henderson is the president of the Seminary of Auburn. Gustav Niebuhr is an associate professor of religion and media at Syracuse University, author of "Beyond Tolerance: How many people across America are building bridges between religions," and Board of Directors of Auburn. Both are on the panel of witnesses.)
how best to promote peace in the Middle East? week of July 04, Presbyterians to take the enormous problems in their meetings of the General Assembly their names – the highest governing body – in Minneapolis. Meanwhile, the commissioners of 600 – as representatives of the Presbyterian Church (USA) are called – will be a scaldingly critical 150-page report. He criticized Israel for its treatment of Palestinians and calls neighbors designation and the U.S. government to pressure the Jewish state financially.
They do not like, and have signed a circular letter nationally among the Presbyterians, asking the General Assembly to reject the study report of the Committee on the Middle East. Why? Because we find that the report is unbalanced, historically inaccurate, theologically unsound and politically damaging.
TheFormer Presbyterian Church Moderator of the General Assembly in February 2010 brought the Middle East members of the Commission study. Bruce Reyes-Chow said in the statement:
Members of the Committee to elaborate a global study based in Palestine / Israel:
Rev. Dr. Susan Andrews, R., Presbytery Hudson River, Synod of the Northeast
Dr. Federico Mayor W. Bush, of Los Ranchos Presbytery, Synod of Southern California and Hawaii
Nahida H. Elder Gordon, the Presbytery of Muskingum Valley, Synod of the Covenant
Rev. Dr. John Huffman, Los Ranchos Presbytery, Synod of Southern California and Hawaii
Lucy Janjigian Viejo, Palisades Presbytery, Synod of the Northeast
Rev. Rebecca Reyes, New Hope Presbytery, Synod of Mid-Atlantic
Reverend Sanders Martham, Great Rectory Atlanta, Synod of South Atlantic
Rev. Dr. Ronald L. Shive, President, Salem Presbytery, Synod of Mid-Atlantic
Rev. Dr. John W. Wimberly, Jr., National Capital Presbytery, Mid-Atlantic
We asked Ron Shive to chair this committee.
href = "http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3qezbHL4SA4/TC5cl9_mM2I/AAAAAAAAIBg/7hN4sq3YfjU/s1600/05169AscentinGlory.gif"> The Committee Chairman Ron Shive said in an article in "Jewish Week" Stuart Ain that its "… the committee was careful not to adopt any other part of Palestine document Kairos. Rev. Dr. Ron Shive said Kairos has been approved in part an effort to "be with our Christian partners in the Middle East," he wrote. The only member of the Commission who voted against the recommendation, the Rev. Byron Shafer, a Bible, a retired professor at Fordham University, said he did because he's leaning toward the Palestinians.
"If approved by our General Meeting in July, would identify the church with a party to the conflict – that is, the side Palestinian-Christian, "he said." In the absence of this report is an account balance. I can not find a recognition of how including some Arabs and Palestinians have contributed to the conflict. Emphasis is placed on Israel as the most powerful and guilty. "
Shive President disagree with this conclusion, insisting that the report adopted a "balanced approach." Thus, reports, weekly Jew. "
"We try to listen a number of different groups of people – and be sure you've heard Jews, Muslims and Palestinian voices. Before there was criticism that we do not talk enough votes American Jewish, but our real concern was to talk to the Israelis who were in the midst of conflict.
"We have spoken Jewish voices in Israel and most Americans were born. It was logical to speak with the Jews in the thick of things. Our time and resources allow us a greater commitment. And we do not hear the views of American Muslims also extensive. "
In the blog, "The Reformed Pastor" the author made numerous comments on the report of the Presbyterian Church USA and committee to choose the sections of the report is relevant Kairos. This writer thought his comments, including the choice of your selections noted here in this review and report.
"The Committee" special committee to carry out a comprehensive study focused on Israel and Palestine "is preparing to launch its report, and the Presbyterian Church News Service in advance the details:
"With several sections of its final report in mass to be further supplemented and amended, the Committee approved with a vote on a package of 30 + recommendations calling for an immediate end to Israeli occupation in the West Bank and the approval of the accents of hope, love, non- violence and reconciliation in a statement called the Palestinian Christian ecumenical Kairos Document of Palestine, and urged the U.S. government to move quickly towards a just peace that guarantees security for Israel and Palestinian states – commonly called the "two state solution."
"This is a committee that diversity of views and a wealth of experience in the region of our concerns," said committee chairman, Rev. Ron Shive (Salem Presbytery) in a press release issued by the committee. "Given the diversity of experience we bring to these discussions, the fact we could reach a consensus so strong in our report and recommendations demonstrates the unity of the Spirit and our witness for justice and peace for all peoples. "
"The report says that the story PC (USA) positions – the immediate cessation of violence by both sides, gridlock immediate construction and expansion of Israeli settlements in the occupied territories, moving the separation barrier Israel "in 1967 recognized borders internationally, a common status for Jerusalem, equal rights for Palestinian citizens of Israel, and the immediate resumption of negotiations for a solution two states.
"The Committee calls on the U.S."
• Repentance their "sinful behavior" throughout the Middle East, including the war in Iraq, his "continued support of undemocratic regimes," and "acquiescence" of the Israeli occupation of Palestinian lands;
• eliminate tax loopholes that allow U.S. citizens make donations to organizations that support human rights violations and breaches of international law and UN resolutions;
• account for the percentage of U.S. foreign aid to support these activities and redirect aid to the reconstruction of Gaza and "the dismantling the other settlement infrastructure and
• "employ the strategic use of influence and refusal the financial and military aid to ensure compliance by Israel of international law and efforts to restore peace. "
Other recommendations:
• the main Palestinian political parties – Fatah and Hamas – to work towards reconciliation immediate
• all parties in the Middle East, including Iran and Israel to refrain from proliferation nuclear weapons;
• Egypt and Israel to end its blockade of Gaza;
• all parties in the Middle East to "stop the rhetoric and actions that demonize others, including Iran Holocaust denials of Iranian leaders threats, Hezbollah and Hamas against Israel, and Israeli threats of mass transfer of Palestinians to Jordan;
• Syria and Israel to resume negotiations on the status of the Golan Heights;
• creation of an international council for Jerusalem, which is a spiritual center for the three Abrahamic religions – Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
"The Reformed Pastor, "on his blog also adds this interesting note of the report:" At the suggestion of the Rev. Susan Andrews of the Presbytery of Hudson River the Committee added the following note: "The phrase" the right of Israel to exist "is a source of pain for some members of our panel study are in solidarity with the Palestinians, who believe that the creation of the State of Israel have been denied their inalienable human rights.
href = "http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3qezbHL4SA4/TC5cyePwMcI/AAAAAAAAIBo/F-IgI7oHSv4/s1600/05169Angelwhorn.gif"> The Jewish community is in his criticism of the Kairos Document. As we know, the criticism began early. Here is a longer statement comment Wiesenthal Center Press, "2010 Conference at the Regency Jerusalem Hotel in Jerusalem February 16, 2010. "
So the first day of Hanukkah past, a group ofPalestinian Christians issued the Kairos Document, [2] the immediate adoption of a multitude Protestant denominations. Calls for a boycott general [3] of Israel, saying that Christians are bound by their faith to others with the "oppressed" – which means that the Palestinians. He talks about the evils of the occupation, "But says nothing about the evils committed by the Palestinians. Connects Jews connection to the land only for the survivors of the Holocaust, denying 3,000 years Jewish household in the land. More importantly, the link between the points for these documents, these leaders say they should not be a state Jewish, as any religion must be inherently racist. State ignores religions of England, Norway, Greece, Denmark, Argentina and Thailand, not to mention the officer two dozen and oppressive Muslim states in the area of Israel. Kairos launches new biblical fundamentalism, which is "reserved" for Palestinians. The Jews? Are written in the Bible.
In the days of Kairos won praise from various Protestant groups and Catholics. Are the effects most serious to date, however, comes from a church whose leadership has been the pride of first place in the fight against Israel. The Presbyterian Church (USA) (PCUSA) in 2004 was the first major U.S. Protestant group to demand Israel divestment. The measure was very unpopular among the foundations of the church, and the passage has been canceled 2006. In 2008, the General Assembly considered – and accepted – he believed all were mutually exclusive openings, a pro-Palestinian, and more balanced. One of them called for a policy more balanced view of the church and the material, and a review of the Common CPUSA on the Middle East. However, the "ad hoc committee to conduct a comprehensive study focused on Israel / Palestine, then only a meeting of pro-Israeli members soon quit in disgust. The committee of nine had at least seven employees and three [4] had indicated strongly pro-Palestinian positions before the appointment. Many have been imported directly from the network of Israeli-Palestinian CPUSA Mission (IPMT), whose blog has allowed anti-Semitic videos [5] and materials Muslim terrorist groups.
On February 2, 2010 press release telling the world what you can expect the report of the Committee. It will ask the U.S. government to "use the strategic use the influence and refusal of financial and military aid "to Israel. It grants the right of Israel to exist, but added an apology to the Palestinians for concessions! In the words of a member of the committee: "To say [the right of Israel to the existence of] Israel is a step on how to set up Israel and denies the legitimacy of the Authority Palestinian people. "Perhaps most importantly, be enthusiastic Kairos document. [6] In total, the CPUSA report should be considered nothing less than a declaration of war against Israel and its supporters.
Viola Larson blog "naming its excellence, "notes this section of the Kairos document so important, and this writer agrees:
1. "The Word God is a living word, throwing a light on every period of history, manifested Christian believers what God tells us here and now. "
2. "For this reason [see above] is unacceptable to transform the Word of God in the love letters stone pervert God and His providence in the lives of both peoples and individuals. "
3. "We believe that our country has a universal mission. In this universality, the sense of promise, land of the elections, the people of God to open all humanity, the people of this land. In light of the teachings of the Bible, the promise of the land has never been a political agenda, but prevent you from completing universal salvation. It was the opening of the realization of the Kingdom of God on earth. "
"Our presence in this country, that Palestinian Christians and Muslims, is not random but deeply rooted in history and geography of this country, in resonance with connectivity other people on earth live in. "
More top stories of the Kairos Document. They were selected by Will Spotts, Presbyterian, whose blog are here:
4 c. Calls on Israel to release without further delay, withheld Palestinian tax money to the Palestinian Authority.
4 D. Calls upon the Israeli Government to immediately end its blockade of Gaza and the U.S. government to end any support he is giving the blockade, and invites also the Egyptian government to facilitate the passage of humanitarian supplies to Gaza as well as consumer goods of the band.
4 E. Urges the Palestinian Authority's main political parties (Fatah and Hamas) to put aside their differences to pursue an ideology of nonviolence, reconciliation immediately, and work for peace themselves and with their neighbor Israel, for the good of his people, and also invites the U.S. government to support such reconciliation.
4F supports the creation of a International Council of Jerusalem to ensure non-discriminatory treatment of all people of Jerusalem, including the equitable distribution of housing and reunification family allows free movement of workers from all religious beliefs, only to provide city services in exchange for taxation, the protection of all religious and historical sites, International Journal of scientists from all archaeological sites and labeling of historic sites, traffic and access fair to the Israelis and the Palestinian areas and links to the West Bank and Gaza.
The addendum to the report of this review and is inadequate. This author believes that the unique and creative Christian document reveals the pain of Palestinian Christians is a cry that invites people around the world, especially Christians, to take action and moral action, particularly against Israel. Many people are impressed by the Kairos document, but its flaws are evident in states such as Israel is an apartheid state. Assuming that the inflammatory comments and expenditures are almost impossible to avoid in a document as an accusation, and an appeal to this writer I can not say how the Presbyterian Church U.S. serving in content, attitude, and especially its incriminating statements and reflections on history (The paper examines the history and contemporary issues). Certainly Christian is the response of the Presbyterian Church USA The General Assembly in July 2010 significantly.
ADDENDUM
Looking through the Kairos Document, this writer believes that these sections help the interested reader to understand also the document:
This document is that Palestinian Christians call on the world what is happening in Palestine. He is currently writing when I wanted to see the glory of the grace of God this land and the suffering of his people. In this mind, the document urges the international community with the Palestinian people against the oppression they have displacement, suffering Apartheid and transparent for more than six decades. The suffering is still the international community silently watches the occupying state, Israel. Our word is a cry of hope love, prayer and faith in God. We turn first to ourselves and then all churches and Christians in the world, asking them to take a stand against injustice and apartheid, urging them to work for a just peace in our area, asking them to review the theologies that justify the crimes committed against our people and the dispossession of land.
And more:
As Palestinian Christians hope that this document will turning point to focus all peace-loving peoples in the world, especially our Christian brothers and sisters. We also expect to be received so positive and receives strong support, as well as South African Kairos document released in 1985, which at that time proved to be a tool in the fight against oppression and occupation. We believe that the release of the profession is in the interest of all peoples of the region because the problem is not just a political issue, but that human beings are destroyed.
We pray God to inspire everyone, especially our leaders and policy makers to find the path of justice and equality, and realize that this is the only path to true peace we seek.
Now the quotes are selected once choose a religious and spiritual statement.
1. The reality on the ground
1.1 "They say:" Peace, peace "when no peace "(Jeremiah 6:14). Nowadays, everybody talks about peace in the Middle East peace process. Until now, however, are simply words, the reality is one of the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories, the deprivation of our freedom and all that follows from this situation:
1.1.1 The separation wall built on Palestinian land, much of what has been appropriated for that purpose, has transformed our towns and villages in jail, separated from each other, which the cantons scattered and divided. Gaza, particularly after the cruel war, Israel launched against him in December 2008 and January 2009, continues to live in subhuman conditions under a permanent block and separated from other Palestinian territories.
1.1.2 Israeli settlements are destroying the earth in God's name and the name of force control of our natural resources, including water and agricultural land, depriving hundreds of thousands of Palestinians, which constitute an obstacle to any political solution.
1.1.3 The reality is the daily humiliation to which we are subject to checkpoints, as we make our way towards employment, schools or hospitals.
In its way, the Kairos document made his accusations against Israel:
1.1.7 And the prisoners? Thousands of prisoners languishing in jails Israelis are part of our reality. Israelis move heaven and earth to secure the release of a prisoner, and the thousands of Palestinian prisoners, when they have their freedom?
1.1.8 Jerusalem is the heart of our reality. It is both a symbol of peace and signs of conflict. Although the separation wall that separates the neighborhoods Palestinians of Jerusalem is being depleted of its Palestinian citizens, Christians and Muslims. Their identity cards were confiscated, which means the loss of right to reside in Jerusalem. Their homes are destroyed or expropriated. Jerusalem, city of reconciliation has become a city of discrimination and exclusion a source of peace rather than fight.
1.2 also part of this reality is the failure by Israel of international law and international resolutions, and paralysis of the Arab world and the international community as a community response to this contempt. Human rights are violated, and despite several reports of local organizations and international human rights, injustice continues.
1.2.1 Palestinians in Israel, who also suffered a historic injustice, but are citizens and have the rights and obligations of citizenship, still suffer from discrimination policies. They are also hoping to enjoy their rights and equality as all other citizens in the state.
A Christian declaration
2. A word of faith
We believe in one God, a good and just God
2.1 We believe in God, one God, Creator of the universe and humanity. We believe in a good and just God who loves each of His creatures. We believe that every human being is created in the image and likeness of God and the dignity of each one derives from the dignity of the Almighty. We believe that dignity is a and the same in each and every one of us. This means for us here and now in this country in particular, that God created us so they can not participate in the struggles and conflicts, but we may come to know and love each other and build together in the land of love and mutual respect.
2.1.1 We also believe in the eternal Word of God, only His Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, God has sent as Savior.
2.1.2 We believe in the Holy Spirit, who accompanies the Church and humanity entirely on their journey. The Spirit helps us to understand the Scriptures, Old and New Testaments, showing their unity, here and now. The Spirit reveals God's revelation to humanity, past, present and future.
A statement on the suffering:
2.3.2 Our presence in this country, that Palestinian Christians and Muslims, is not random but rather deeply rooted in history and geography of this country, in resonance with the connectivity all other peoples of the earth that lives in. It was an injustice when they were expelled. The West has tried to repair what the Jews had suffered in the countries of Europe, but he made peace in our name and our country. They tried to correct an injustice and the result was a new injustice.
2.3.3 In addition, we know that some Western theologians try to attach a biblical and theological legitimacy, the violation of our rights. Therefore, the promises, according its interpretation, have become a threat to our very existence. The "good news" in the gospel itself has become "an omen of death for us. We ask these theologians to deepen their reflection on the Word of God and to regularize their performances so that you can see in the Word of God as the source of life for all peoples.
2.3.4 Our connectivity to land is a natural right. There is no ideological or theological order an inquiry. It is a matter of life or death. Some disagree with us, so define them as enemies just because we declare that we live as free people in our land. We suffer from the occupation of our land because they are Palestinian. And as Palestinian Christians who suffer from the misunderstanding of some theologians. Against this, our task is to safeguard the Word of God as source of life, not death, so that "good news" is what is "good news" for us and for all. Against those who use the Bible a threat to our existence as Palestinian Christians and Muslims, we renew our faith in God because we know that the Word of God can not be the source of our destruction.
A statement of hope:
3. Hope
3.1 Despite the absence of even a glimmer of hope, positive, our hope remains strong. The current situation does not promise a quick fix or end of the occupation imposed on us. Yes, initiatives, conferences, visits and negotiations have increased, but were not followed by a change in our situation and suffering. Even the new U.S. position was announced by President Obama with a clear commitment to end the tragedy, has not been able to make a change in our reality. The clear answer from Israel, rejecting any solution, while the expectation positive. But our hope is still strong because it comes from God. Only Almighty God is good and love and kindness is a day of victory over evil in which we live. As St. Paul says: "If God be for us, who can be against us? (…) Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? are the difficulties, distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written: "For your sake we face death all day," Wherefore (…) I am convinced that (nothing) in all creation, will separate us from the love of God "(Romans 8:31, 35, 36, 39).
What is the meaning of hope?
3.2 First of all we hope our faith in God and also of our expectations, despite everything, for a better future. Thirdly, means they do not pursue illusions – we realize that liberation is near. Hope is the ability to see God in the midst of trouble, and co-workers Holy Spirit dwells in us. This view derives the strength to be strong, firm and work to change the reality in which we live. To hope is to not give in to evil, but rather stand and continue to resist it. We see nothing in the present or future, except ruin and destruction. We see the top of the fortress, the growing orientation and imposing racist separation laws that deny our existence and our dignity. We see the confusion and division in the Palestinian position. If, despite all this, we resist this reality today and the hard work, perhaps the destruction that looms on the horizon can not come from us.
A statement on the mission of the Church:
3.4.3 Our Church points to the Kingdom, which may be linked to a kingdom on earth. Jesus said to Pilate, who was a king, but "my kingdom is not of this world" (Jn 18:36). St. Paul said: "The Kingdom of God is not meat and drink but righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit "(Rom.14: 17). Therefore, religion can promote or support an unjust political system, but must promote justice, truth and human dignity. We must do everything possible to purify systems in which people suffer from injustice and human dignity is violated. The Kingdom of God on earth is not a function any political orientation, because it is wider and more inclusive than any other political system in particular.
3.4.4 Jesus Christ said: "The kingdom of God is within you" (Luke 17:21). The kingdom is present among us and in us is the extension of the mystery of salvation. It is the God's presence among us and our sense of this presence in everything we do and say. This divine presence that we do what we can until justice in this country.
3.4.5 cruel circumstances in which the Palestinian Authority Church has lived and still lives in the necessity of the Church to clarify his faith and his vocation to identify the best. We reviewed our vocation and came to know the best in the midst of suffering pain and today we bring the power of love and not revenge, a culture of life rather than a culture of death. It is a source of hope for us, for the Church and the world.
A statement on resistance:
4.2.3 We say that our choice as Christians in the face of the Israeli occupation is to resist. Resistance is a right and a duty for Christians. But the power of love as his logic. So it is a resistance to human beings must find creative ways to engage the humanity of the enemy. Seeing the image of God in the face of the enemy by taking positions in light of this vision active resistance to injustice and stop forcing the author to stop his aggression to achieve the objective, which is a return the land, freedom, dignity and independence.
4.2.4 Christ our Lord has left us an example that we should imitate. We must resist evil, but he has taught us that no We can resist evil with evil. It is a command difficult, especially when the enemy is determined to win and deny our right to stay here in our country. It is a command difficult, but it alone can stand firm in the face of clear statements by the occupation authorities refuse our existence and the excuses many these authorities not to continue imposing the occupation us.
6. Our word to the churches of the world
6.1 Our word to the churches the world for the first time a word of gratitude for the solidarity he has shown to us in words, deeds and the presence among us. It is a word
About the Author
Peter Menkin, an aspiring poet, lives in Mill Valley, CA USA (north of San Francisco). My blog: http://www.petermenkin.blogspot.com He is 63 years old as of 2009.
Creating a sales culture in the financial services
A growing number of community banks are recognizing that new competitors aggressive and take-ups who "believes" or "should have." To combat what no longer accept the practice of "Business as usual." Take action demonstrated that it takes to train, mentor and reward key members of the business development team to bring them out into the street. The program results show 30 to 1 ROI!
It is not easy, to say the least. A major change of culture is necessary for most community banks when it comes to the sale. Bankers have long been time of the mentality that the bank is an integrated company, where prospects are in the bank and request the service they want. Unfortunately, the consumer has developed a mentality a bit different lately.
"Yes, my banker and I have a good relationship, but this does not mean I do not see to the needs and financial services. There are many other options. "Friends are friends, but when it comes to money is a different emotion involved … … greed.
CEO First Bank in Ketchikan, Alaska, Bill Moran, decided that something must be tried again when he began planning for this new year. "I realized that to achieve our growth objectives, we must be more aggressive in taking business from competitors and improve our fair share "of our market. However, many sufficient market to sustain our historical levels of growth and profit. "
First Bank has launched its' new effort with a 120-day plan in January 2006 for its six branches. The aim should be the focus solely on acquiring new customers and build new relationships.
"Some officers Participants was very difficult to break with family clients to focus only on prospects who had no previous relationship "which, said Eric Bjeliš, Vice President and Program Manager.
The first step was to evaluate the strengths of each member of sales team. It is important to know that probably for making calls and building relationships easily (hunters) and those with a good salary and service-related skills but less confidence in their ability to communicate with potential customers (farmers). It followed with a professional sales training session that included the identification of each member of the prospects of 5-10.
"The individual assessments and training the public reaction has been very instructive, "said Bjeliš." Some of our people thought they could have success in conducting cold calls to strangers. But they were surprised! "
The training showed how to harness the opportunities, make an appointment impossible to start to build respect and trust of the first date, learn from the pain and the real needs and overcome objections to the desired actions.
The First Bank team met with 10 days in groups of 12 to report on progress against specific objectives. After a slow start, activity has increased of appeal and the success has come slowly. Mentoring and confidence is based on successful experiences, sales meetings have grown from a resistance to the memory of animated dialogue between members, sharing ideas with other useful perspective.
One member said they were devastated in his first appeal, to the point of tears. Executive Vice President Jack Vaughn reported this outcome has also called to complain, only to make contact with him later, asking to attend the business owners meetings sponsored by a competitor. "Wonders never cease to amaze me," said Jack. I could not get anywhere with this perspective and then made a full turn. "
At the end of 120 days First Bank captured several new clients, representing more than $ 300,000 in new revenue the bank's bottom line. Less training costs to be turned around 30-to-1 on income over expenditure for investment. Other contacts made during this period is expected to spend the first few months with the bank in maintaining surveillance activities.
A success story is different from a bank holding company in Iowa Bank Iowa Corporation that it is time for a sales culture has started in each of its six separately chartered banks, which serves 17 communities.
"Never we have had sales training in the history of our company, "said Michael Thompson, Vice President and Chief program. Our CEO, Stan Honke, challenged our presidents to have an agent calling program in place at the end of the year. I contacted a few companies that could help start a culture of sales. After reviewing four we have selected Wemmers Consulting Group in Atlanta. His program We were impressed by its factors of accountability, experience bank training and real world application follows the formation of skills. "
Call Bank teams of hunters and farmers mingled Iowa and all branches. Its major program goal was to Bank of Iowa people behind their desks and screaming about the prospects. Progressive sales meetings were held every two weeks. A progress report on Sales, prepared by Amy Armitage, has been updated and dispersed to all stakeholders.
"As we had Rick warned, calling business was slow at first, but picked up the frustrations and excuses have been calls answered and resolved in weekly meetings. "All We have learned much about the process of enterprise development. It will be helpful as we move forward with this program, "said Michael.
It is estimated that 60 days Bank of Iowa contributed to the efforts of some U.S. $ 13 million in new business or about $ 400,000 in new revenue. Subtracting sell the program leading to a return investment of 23%.
Colorful vegetables, delicious fruits, and lots of friends. . . . The farmers market is always fun! Illustrator Edward Martinez brings the hustle and bustle of market day to life.
Both a cookbook and a culinary tour of Ireland, celebrating the diversity and quality of local food and showing how the experience of shopping at farmers’ markets can transform your everyday cooking.Over 100 recipes range from new takes on traditional Irish favourites to dishes with more Mediterranean flavours, always emphasising seasonality, local produce and fresh ingredients the return to slow food.Includes a guide to the best farmers’ markets in each region of Ireland, with profiles of some of the farmers and producers bringing their food sensations to market.As well as using ingredients available at the market, recipes also recreate some of the breads, cakes, chutneys available, like Gallic Kitchens organic steak pies and Giana Fergusons baked cheese with winter herbs so even if you can’t visit the markets you can still enjoy a taste of Ireland.Recipes for everyday cooking Fried mackerel, Cork Beef Stew as well as more unusual offerings that reflect the wider range of produce available at farmers’ markets, such as Roast Pheasant with Apple and Sweet Geranium Stew.
