...Last week I was in Israel and the Palestinian territories; I went there to see and hear the situation for myself, and to listen to the perspectives of as many people as possible. Every person with whom I met was extraordinarily gracious. Most presented their views passionately and eloquently. I have no delusion that I have grasped even a tithe of the situation as it truly is, but I came away understanding that the Presbyterian narrative we have received is highly flawed. Let me clearly say I am convinced that majority of those who are advancing this Presbyterian narrative have good motives, but, acting in good faith, they have still overlooked many things. This narrative suffers from extensive gaps – not small details, but important pieces of information that might considerably alter our perceptions of the situation...