Christians United for Israel
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Christians United for Israel is an American organization which provides a national association through which every pro-Israel church, parachurch organization, ministry, or individual in America can speak and act with one voice in support of Israel.
In February 2006 Pastor John Hagee decided the time had come to create a national grassroots movement focused on the support of Israel. He called upon Christian leaders from across America to join him in launching this new initiative. Over 400 leaders, each representing a denomination, mega-church, media ministry, publishing company, or Christian university answered the call and Christians United for Israel was born.[1]
Legally incorporated on February 7, 2006, CUFI is focused on communicating the need to defend Israel, in light of their interpretation of the Bible.
CUFI and its July 2006 Summit was instrumental in the founding of Israel Allies Caucus in the United States Congress.
The first college chapter of Christians United for Israel has been established at California State University, Bakersfield. More "CUFI on Campus" chapters on college campuses are hoped to develop.[1]
Main objectives
- To educate and build Christian support for Israel throughout America: CUFI seeks to rally evangelical Christians in support of Israel for biblical and moral reasons. CUFI pursues the this goal through the distribution of literature, DVDs, Middle East Briefings, and holding annual Nights to Honor Israel in communities throughout the country.
- A Night to Honor Israel is a non-conversionary tribute to the nation of Israel and the Jewish people of the world. Its purpose is to promote respect and understanding between Christians and Jews to emphasize that the beliefs we hold in common are far greater than the differences we have allowed to separate us.
- Washington/Israel Summit: CUFI holds an annual summit to enable delegates to personally speak with their representatives on behalf of Israel. In response to particular current events, CUFI also mobilizes its members through Rapid Response Alerts to raise popular support for Israel and lobby the U.S. Congress in support of Israel.
CUFI and the State of Israel
John Hagee announced on July 16, 2007 in a speech during the CUFI Washington summit that he is a proponent of a pre-emptive nuclear strike on Iran in order to save the State of Israel. [2].
Executive Board
- Pastor John C. Hagee, Founder and National Chairman, CUFI
- Gary Bauer, President, American Values
- David Brog, Executive Director, CUFI
- The Late Rev. Jerry Falwell, Founder and Chancellor, Liberty University(Deceased; current holder of position is unknown)
- Michael Little, President and Chief Operating Officer, The Christian Broadcasting Network
- George Morrison, Senior Pastor, Faith Bible Chapel