General Assembly Approves investment NOT DIvestment

The contentious issue of divestment was addressed by the General Assembly. The atmosphere was electric and twitter comments were piling up at the rate of 30 per minute. The debate was passionate and heartfelt by all. It struck me that everyone speaking wants peace in the Middle East. The difference is in the strategy to achieve peace. In a stunning vote, the GA voted 333 to 331 to approve the Minority report submitted by our New Covenant Commissioner Blake Brinegar as the main motion to be debated. Then that main motion, favoring investment and rejecting divestment passed by a vote of 55% to 45%. The GA will resume debate on other overtures tomorrow, but for today, this is an affirmation of the intent of the overture presented by New Covenant and an expression of support for both the people of Israel and Palestine.