Craig Hunter: Spiritual Calling in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Explore Pastor Craig Hunter's transformative journey through the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, from his early Holocaust interest to on-the-ground experiences in Israel and the West Bank. Balancing support for Israel with critiques of Zionism, Pastor Craig, who serves as the pastor at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Denton, TX, advocates for Palestinian humanization, recognition of power disparities, and peace. Craig discusses his educational efforts and firsthand visits, offering a hopeful perspective on shifting American opinions. This episode provides a unique lens on the conflict's nature, evolving attitudes, and the role of America and the Presbyterian church. 

Definitions | Organizations | Books | People | Historical Events | Israeli Policies

• BDS
• Zionism
• Int'l Center of Bethlehem 
• BADIL 
• IPMN of the Presbyterian Denomination 
• The Israel Lobby & U.S. Foreign Policy: Mearsheimer & Walt 
• Peace Not Apartheid: Jimmy Carter 
• Night: Elie Wiesel 
• Ze’ev Jabotinsky
• Elie Wiesel
• Mitri Raheb
• 1948 War
• Presbyterian Church Divestment
• Oslo Accords
• Nazi Holocaust
• Israeli Settlements 
• Gaza Blockade & Impact on Palestinian Children 
• Exploitation of West Bank Resources
• Dual Legal Systems for Palestinians & Israeli Settlers 
• Formalized Discrimination in Israel & West Bank
• Israel - Top Recipient of US Foreign Aid & Weapons 
• Jewish & Christian Zionist Support for Israel
• Presbyterian Israel & Palestine Involvement