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Article: UCC synod affirms Jesus as Lord, rejects Israel-linked divestment.(News)(United Church of Christ)
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- The Christian Century
- Article date:
- July 26, 2005
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Contrary to some expectations, the United Church of Christ convention over the Fourth of July weekend in Atlanta reaffirmed traditional Christian claims and rejected financial divestment tactics against Israel as a way to work for Mideast peace.
Delegates to the UCC General Synod approved a resolution that declared that Jesus Christ is Lord and head of the church, although a committee omitted what critics called a "litmus test" requirement; namely, that all churches and ministers "must adhere to this most basic of all Christian teachings."
The synod-approved resolution was combined with another proposal that the UCC should continue to use its logo design ...