The formation of the American Christian Association for Israel was announced today by its president, Dr. Howard M. Le Sourd. The American Christian Association for Israel is a national educational and philanthropic organization seeking to promote friendship and understanding between the Christians of America and the people of Israel, and to advance the cause of Arab-Israel peace.
The Statement of Principles of the new organization declares: “We shall devote ourselves to the presentation and interpretation of Israel’s vital role as a democratic force in the world of today, and as a nation with an indispensable mission in saving a people and redeeming the Holy Land.”
“In the troubled context of our current world we hail Israel as a land of freedom under God,” the statement continues, “It is on the side of free men in the struggle against totalitarianism of all kinds. We count it among our allies as a nation dedicated to liberty, Justice and peace. We assume as part of our Christian duty the obligation to welcome its contribution and to contribute to its growth.”
In a special statement announcing the new organization Dr. Le Sourd declared that “the ACAI will seek to advance the cause of peace and brotherhood in the Middle East that both Israelis and Arabs may, in fellowship, overcome the ancient and pressing problems of this storied area of the world.” Lectures and special studies will mark the group’s program. The first research project scheduled is an investigation of the subject “What is the relationship of anti-Zionism and anti-Israelism to anti-Semitism?”
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