Methodists, Presbyterians Are Making Israel-Related Divestment Decisions

UMC-divestment-HEAD-smThe United Methodist Church has decided to divest from a security company it says is involved in Israel’s unjust treatment of Palestinians. The United Methodist Church is the largest mainline Protestant denomination in the U.S. and has an investment portfolio of over $20 billion. Next week the Presbyterian Church USA is expected to debate removing its investments in three US companies that do business in Israel.

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