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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
Steve Evans

Palestine conflict splits churches as congregations boycott day of prayer

A day of Christian prayer in Australia has been hit by the politics of the Middle East and the war fought by Israel in Gaza.

Some "conservative" Christians are boycotting the annual World Day of Prayer because this year's service has been devised by Palestinian Christians.

Reverend David Campbell at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Picture by Elesa Kurtz.
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