Monthly Archives: June 2014

PCUSA Divests from Occupation Support Firms

Posted on June 21, 2014 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall Ten years after the start of their divestment campaign against Israel’s occupation of Palestinian land and people, the Presbyterian Church (USA) anti-occupation forces have finally removed that denomination’s funds from the occupation. In their 221st biennial General Assembly Friday, … Continue reading →

Posted in Media, Middle East, Middle East Politics, Presbyterian Church, Religious Faith | 14 Comments

PCUSA Tries Again to Divest From Occupation

Posted on June 15, 2014 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall The Presbyterian Church (USA) (PCUSA) is holding its biennial national General Assembly this week in Detroit, Michigan (June 14-21). A number of overtures (resolutions) will be debated and voted on during the Assembly by 654 commissioners (elected representatives). One overture … Continue reading →

Posted in Middle East, Presbyterian Church USA, United Methodist Church | 7 Comments

The Demonization of an American Soldier

Posted on June 8, 2014 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall My experience as a member of the U.S. armed services was a long time ago.  It was also far removed from a battlefield. I was an Air Force public information officer during the Korean War. I … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in John Kerry, Obama, Politics and Elections, The Human Condition, War | 12 Comments

Searching for Justice In Church and On Campus

Posted on June 2, 2014 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall In less than two weeks, elected representatives of the Presbyterian Church USA, will gather in Detroit, Michigan, June 14-21, for their biennial General Assembly. Meeting in solemn assembly, they will debate and vote, again, on how best … Continue reading →

Posted in Middle East Politics, Politics in Religion, Presbyterian Church USA | 4 Comments