The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has given grants to an interfaith group accused by critics of being a pro-Israeli, Zionist organisation. The head of the Anglican Church gave funds to the Council of Christian and Jews (CCJ) for the purpose of organising trips to Israel and the occupied territories. CCJ said the money from the head of the Anglican Church’s Discretionary Fund “will make a huge difference” and allow the interfaith group to conduct its third study tour across the holy land in May “to hear the perspective of the other”. Announcing the grant from Welby, the Council expressed joy on Twitter “We are delighted to have received a grant from Justin Welby’s discretionary fund to support our vital … Continue reading Head of Anglican Church gives grant to ‘Zionist organisation’