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Christian Leaders Barred from Wailing Wall
Political Correctness; Posted on: 2008-05-02
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Church leaders barred from holy site
Bishops Barred from Western Wall
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LEADERS of the four main Churches in Ireland have been refused entry at a
holy
site on the West Bank in Jerusalem during their visit this week to the
Middle
East.
The refusal came after a local Jewish settler objected to the leaders
wearing
crucifixes when they made an unscheduled stop at the Western Wall. The
crucifixion of Jesus Christ is not recognised in the Jewish doctrines nor
his
role as the Messiah.
The Israeli government said it was unaware of the churchmen's visit to the
Wall.
A spokesman said that the four Churchmen would be welcomed if they made
another visit.
The Roman Catholic Primate, Cardinal Sean Brady, said they had accepted an
apology from the Israeli government.
"That place is one of tension and high sensitivities. In fact, if we have
caused some inconvenience to them, we regret it very much.
"That is not our intention. We are here on a pastoral visit to promote
understanding and peace," said Dr Brady.
The week-long peace visit, being undertaken by Cardinal Brady;
Presbyterian
Moderator the Rev Dr John Finlay; Church of Ireland Primate Archbishop
Alan
Harper and Methodist President the Rev Roy Cooper, has taken them to both
Bethlehem and Jerusalem.
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http://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/Church-leaders-barred-from-holy.4044259.jp
News Source: Belfast Newsletter
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