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Comparison of Israel to a serpent is offensive.


Dear editor,

Re: Archbishop reassures Jewish community (May issue). Archbishop Andrew Hutchison has tried to assure the Jewish community that the Anglican church has no intention of proposing disinvestments
Disinvestment
1. The action of an organization or government selling or liquidating an asset or subsidiary. Also known as "divestiture".

2. A reduction in capital expenditure, or the decision of a company not to replenish depleted capital goods.

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 in Israeli companies. This gesture demonstrates good will toward Israel. Meanwhile, on page five of the same issue, writer Annette Graydon of the International Anglican Women's Network quotes Rev. Joanna Graham (Bethlehem's wall, May letters), "part of an Anglican delegation of women which visited the Holy Land Holy Land: see Palestine. ... upon the invitation of a Palestinian delegate of the Anglican Consultative Council" as calling Israel, "The serpent (that) has surrounded this holy place (Bethany 1 Village, at the southeastern foot of the Mount of Olives, the modern El Aziriye, 2 mi (3.2 km) E of Jerusalem. In the Gospels, it is the home of Lazarus, Martha, and Mary. An important stop for pilgrims coming to Jerusalem, it was frequently visited by Jesus. It is closely associated with the final events of his life and with the Ascension.

2 See Bethabara.

Bethany, city, United States

Bethany, city (1990 pop.
)."

I recognize that any church is made up of a wide variety of people who hold their own views and biases. But when I read in the Anglican Journal that Israel is a "serpent"--which is another way of calling Israel the devil--I take deep offense. While I honour your right to publish different opinions, I cannot be silent and let this nasty remark slip by unopposed.

Phyllis Carter

Montreal
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Title Annotation:LETTERS
Author:Carter, Phyllis
Publication:Anglican Journal
Article Type:Letter to the editor
Date:Sep 1, 2006
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