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King Abdullah II Meets with Christian Leaders on Second Day of Official U.S. Visit Jordan
Leader Refers to Pastors as “Weapons of Good”; Emphasizes importance
of FTA as Future is Peace, Hope and Prosperity, Not Politics
WASHINGTON, D.C., April 4 – King
Abdullah II, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, met today with
more than 60 evangelical Christian leaders – whom he referenced as “Weapons
of Good” – to discuss the vital role they can play in working towards
peace and prosperity in the Middle East. “We are in Washington to see how we can bridge the
gap between the Israelis and the Palestinians.” King Abdullah said.
“You preach a good message and I wish you all success. We need to hear your voice, we need to stand together; I urge
you to take up the call of peace.
The hardest battle is not the battle for war, but for peace.” His Majesty told the group of influential leaders that
his father, the late King Hussein, used to say peace was needed for
our children and our children’s children.
“I’d like to amend that, as we don’t have time to waste for peace
later...,” he said, “we
now need peace for ourselves, our children and our children’s children.”
When
asked what message he would like pastors to convey from pulpits to Christians
across America this Sunday, the King replied, “The violence has to stop. Pray that parties
in conflict can see the light; we want them to come together.
So many people want peace and prosperity, but they are a silent
majority whose voices must be heard.
We need courage to work for a better life for all of us – Jews,
Christians and Muslims. Don’t
lose hope in us, and don’t let us lose hope in ourselves.” |