The United Church of Christ's obsession with Israel - opinion

Berating Israel has been at the top of the UCC agenda for decades.

Worshipers are seen during a service at Christ Church United Methodist Church as names of victims of the school shooting were read in Fort Lauderdale

Worshipers are seen during a service at Christ Church United Methodist Church as names of victims of the school shooting were read in Fort Lauderdale

(photo credit: JOE SKIPPER/REUTERS)

ByKENNETH BANDLER

AUGUST 16, 2021 20:29

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