The Holy Scriptures cannot be used to justify the return of Jews to Israel and the displacement of the Palestinians,” Bustros said at the close of a two-week conference in Rome, Italy, “to justify the occupation by Israel of Palestinian lands.” The Archbishop then questioned the biblical idea of a “promised land” set aside by a specific group of people. We Christians cannot speak of the promised land as an exclusive right for a privileged Jewish people,” Bustros continued. This promise was nullified by Christ. There is no longer a chosen people – all men and women of all countries have become the chosen people. Bustros led the group that drafted the synods concluding statement on Israel and the Palestinians. The controversial comments came at the conclusion of a two-week Vatican conference assembled to discuss the plight of Christians in the Middle East. Pope Benedict XVI was in attendance at the synod and celebrated Mass in St. Peters Cathedral on Sunday with the bishops. The Wall Will Fall
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