Why peacemakers in the Holy Land are called to disturb the peace
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Anita Delhass2022-05-23T19:37:00
Christians are called to be peacemakers, not peacekeepers, says Anita Delhass, as she argues a disruption of the status quo may be required in order to allow real peace to prevail
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