Those 1,000 U.S. Christian pastors and influencers are gonna have their work cut out for them.

They have a choice of lying for Israel or telling the truth about the situation. Being real Christians.

Or hypcrites.

They can choose the Israeli Foreign Office and its propaganda.

Or listen to other Christians, particularly the First Christians of Palestine.

You Shall Not Bear False Witness

Bible reference - Exodus 20:15: “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.”

Explanation: Honesty in speech is just as important as honesty in dealing. In the context of our loving relationship with our heavenly Father, we will want to speak the truth about our neighbors, acquaintances, friends, and even about people we don’t know. We will not want to deceive others or exaggerate the truth.

As followers of our heavenly Father, we will also shun any attempt to hurt the reputation of any other human being. Even hiding truth can hurt someone’s good name and make them fall victim to gossip and hearsay. Treating each other with true words and kind conversation can only help to improve our daily relationships and the connection we enjoy with our God.

The Archbishop of York, the Most Reverend Stephen Cottrell described the restrictions he faced during a recent visit to the occupied West Bank, saying he was stopped at checkpoints and barred by armed Israeli militias from visiting Palestinian families. He told the congregation that witnessing the separation wall and strict movement controls firsthand was deeply sobering, highlighting the hardships Palestinians continue to endure under occupation, even during the Christmas season.

And there's Mike Huckabee...

Man, it sucks when your own side is against you.