Kairos Palestine issues new call, “A Moment of Truth: Faith in a Time of Genocide”

Kairos Palestine announced the release of its new document at an international conference in Bethlehem on November 14. The conference was attended by over 300 local Palestinians and internationals from 23 countries. The opening of the document follows, with a link to access the full “Kairos Palestine II: A Moment of Truth: Faith in a Time of Genocide.“

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We, the Palestinian Christian Ecumenical Initiative, issued the Kairos Palestine Document in 2009 — “A word of faith, hope, and love from the heart of Palestinian suffering.” The Heads of Churches in Jerusalem heard this cry, welcomed it, and offered their support. Likewise, the document resonated widely, both locally and internationally. Then, as now, we gathered — women and men, clergy and laity — from across the different church families in Palestine. After prayer and reflection on the suffering of our people under occupation, we released that cry of hope in the absence of hope, affirming our faith in God and our love for our homeland, convinced that our struggle is ultimately about human life and dignity.

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We live now in a time of genocide, ethnic cleansing and forced displacement unfolding before the eyes of the world. This moment demands from us a new stand, one unlike any before it. It is both a decisive moment and a moment of truth. Today, we renew our stand for truth and our commitment to fundamental religious, theological and moral principles. We look at our reality and take a renewed stand, responding to the voice of the Holy Spirit deep within us, listening to the call of faith in this time of genocide. We renew our message of faith, hope, and love — offering a faith-inspired vision for the time after genocide.

Click here to read the full “Kairos Palestine II: A Moment of Truth: Faith in a Time of Genocide.”