Letter to the editor: Dialogue urged

Notes: "The article 'Mid-East resolution stirs reaction' [Sept. 2013, p. 6] indicates that, in July 2013 in Ottawa, the General Synod passed a resolution recommending that Anglicans, among other things, 'educate themselves' about a 2009 document titled 'A Moment of Truth: A word of faith, hope and love from the heart of Palestinian suffering'. The author of the article then mentions concerns expressed by Shimon Fogel, the CEO of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA). To comply with the General Synod resolution, I suggest that, in the very near future, officials of the Anglican church meet with Mr. Fogel with a view to (a) establishing a dialogue with the CIJA on the issues and (b) permitting Mr. Fogel to explain why the CIJA has expressed concerns. I urge the Anglican church to reach out to the CIJA to get its views on this important matter". [Text of entire article.]

Subjects: Middle East - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada; Israel - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada; Palestinian Arabs - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada; Arab-Israeli conflict - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada; Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA); Fogel, Shimon