They have managed to live in relative peace and harmony with Atheists, Pagans, Jews and Muslims, while they steadfastly upheld the original teachings of their Faith and contributed to the preservation of the physical monuments of Christian Heritage.

Now these ancient monuments are in danger and the original teachings are being disregarded in a fatalistic rush to “Armaggeddon” which contradicts the essence of Judaism, Christianity and Islam - as twisted minds threaten to engulf the entire world in a war against Creation.

This sectarian view limits Life on Earth in accordance with one interpretation among many forecasts, written long after the original message had been proclaimed.

For the “Mother Church”, the talk of Armaggedon is simply a reminder of previous attempts to politicize religion.

Now these guardians of Christianity are themselves being forced to leave the birthplace of Christianity. Most have already been pushed out of their ancient homeland, even though they have no quarrel with the Nation-State that rules over them.

Before the last vestiges of the “Mother Church” have been obliterated from History, they are asking to be heard.

Since Jews, Christians and Muslims all worship the same God who calls simply for Justice and Mercy, perhaps it is time we listened.

Here is one of their announcements, followed by a link to the website of the Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation (HCEF) and to Al-Bushra, which has been working with Jews, Christians and Muslims for World Peace, since 1994.

Paul V. Rafferty