Israel-Lebanon Conflict
It can be easy for Western Christians to tune out violence in the Middle East. It can seem to be both intractable and unending, while the grievances on either side extend decades, even centuries, into the past. Yet, the dimensions of any conflict in the region can affect Christians differently. Lebanon has the largest percentage of Christians of any country in the Middle East, and fighting between Hezbollah and Israel in the country affect Christians differently than in Gaza, where Hamas and Israel are also fighting. To understand how locals view the current conflict, we've solicited and collected articles from several Christians in Lebanon, Israel, and elsewhere. We've also brought together other recent stories on Arab Christians from around the Middle East.
Israel-Lebanon Conflict
GLOBAL PROGNOSIS
A Precarious Calm
A year after the July 2006 war, Lebanon's Christians face a murky future.
by David Aikman | 06/25/2007 09:30 a.m.
'They Know We Are Christians'
Lebanese Christian compassion impresses Muslims during bloody conflict.
by Dale Gavlak in Beirut, Lebanon, and Amman, Jordan | posted 09/28/2006 09:30 a.m.
SPEAKING OUT
Reflections from a Messianic Jew in Israel
When questions are too hard to answer, we must still be about our Father's business.
by Lisa Loden | 08/31/2006 09:30 a.m.
SPEAKING OUT
The Fulfillment of Prophecy Right Before Our Eyes
Walking among Lebanon's Christians.
by Leonard H. Rodgers | 08/30/2006 09:30 a.m.
SPEAKING OUT
The World Council of Churches Buddies Up to Hezbollah
Nearly the entire international community blames Lebanon's terrorist militia. Why is the WCC silent?
by Petra Heldt in Jerusalem | 08/29/2006 09:30 a.m.
TIDINGS
We're Not Spectators
Mideast Christians writing for our website expressed their anguish—and anger.
by Ted Olsen | 08/28/2006 09:30 a.m.
SPEAKING OUT
'We Did Not Listen. Therefore, Has This Trouble Come'
What evangelicals and Jews need to hear from each other in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict.
by Rabbi Yehiel Poupko | posted 08/03/2006
SPEAKING OUT
A 'Prayer' to Condoleezza Rice
After the water turns to blood at Qana, how long?
by Riad Kassis | posted 08/02/2006
Live from Beirut
An Arab-world Christian satellite television station struggles to operate from Lebanon.
by Naji Daoud, SAT-7 Lebanon bureau acting director | posted 07/27/2006
SPEAKING OUT
'Who Is My Neighbor' in the Lebanon-Israel Conflict
Further reflections from the academic dean of the Arab Baptist Theological Seminary in Lebanon.
by Martin Accad | posted 07/25/2006
SPEAKING OUT
The Silent Human Conscience
What should I tell my daughter when bombs fall and the great nations say nothing?
by Riad Kassis | posted 07/24/2006
We Risk Not Just Suffering, But Annihilation
An open letter to Dr. Martin Accad.
by David P. Gushee | posted 07/21/2006
SPEAKING OUT
Prince of Peace's Hometown Bombarded
Missiles' booms sound the alarm to our forsaken responsibility of peace making.
by Botrus Mansour | posted 07/21/2006
Another Point of View: Evangelical Blindness on Lebanon
The academic dean of the Arab Baptist Theological Seminary is angry at evangelical Christians, Israel, Hezbollah, the U.S., and the international community.
by Martin Accad | posted 07/20/2006
Weblog: Secrets of the Lebanon-Israel War
Beyond the headlines in the Lebanon-Israel War
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 07/19/2006
When the Bombs Fell on Beirut
This week's fighting between Israel and Lebanon seems too familiar.
by Harry Genet | posted 07/17/2006
SPEAKING OUT
The Middle East's Death Wish—and Ours
We say "everyone wants peace," but we also want to see our enemies destroyed.
by David P. Gushee | posted 07/14/2006
2005's "Cedar Revolution"
The Cost of Democracy
Christians suffer for joining the cry of 'Syria out.'
by Dale Gavlak in Amman, Jordan | posted 04/07/2005
Lebanon Rallies
The recent protests aren't like the fall of Berlin Wall, but they do constitute a significant movement toward freedom.
An interview with leaders at Beirut's Arab Baptist Theological Seminary | posted 03/14/2005
Arab Christians in the Middle East
Q&A: Justus Reid Weiner on Palestinian Christians
"If they're not sitting on their suitcases, they've already left."
by Collin Hansen | posted 01/19/2006
Love in the Land of Enmity
The local joke is that Gaza is hell. But that doesn't seem to deter ministry there
by Deann Alford | posted 06/17/2005
Evangelical Collective
New association seeks more rights in Israel.
by Dale Gavlak in Jerusalem and Amman | posted 05/16/2005
Burning Out the Faithful
Druze attack Christians in 'pogrom.'
by Deann Alford | posted 04/21/2005
The Risks of Regime Change
Middle Eastern Christians might end up more repressed under democracy than under dictators.
by Derek Hoffmann | posted 03/18/2005
Spitting on God's Image
Christians complain of assaults in Old City.
By Michele Green, ENI, in Jerusalem | posted 11/03/04
O Jailed Town of Bethlehem
How eerily still we see thee lie.
By Kevin Begos | posted 05/11/2004
'U.S. Credibility Hangs on Whether It Can Do Justice for the Palestinians'
A Palestinian Christian and former PCUSA moderator talks about his faith and critiques Bush's road map to peace in the Middle East.
An interview with Fahed Abu-Akel | posted 08/01/2003
War Could Reduce Holy Land's Christian Presence
Palestinian bishop fears current hostilities could continue a trend that sees Christians forced out of the area altogether.
By Ross Dunn, ENI | posted 03/21/2003
Palestine's Christians Persist Despite Pressures
With escalating violence in Israel, ministries face a "sad and scary" situation.
By Stan Guthrie | posted 09/19/2001
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