via google translate - The Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD), the Union of Protestant Churches in the EKD (UEK) and the United Evangelical Lutheran Church of Germany (VELKD) now have the title "Anti-Semitism - Prejudices, Exclusions, Projections and What We Can Do About It" published an information booklet that explains the appearance, background and causes of anti-Semitism. EKD - press release After anti-Semitism has been accompanied by the teaching and practice of the churches throughout the centuries, today the Evangelical Church not only confesses its complicity but takes a stand: Christian faith and hatred of the Jews exclude each other. "Anti-Semitism is blasphemy", the brochure clearly states. Anti-Semitism is still a reality in our society. It has many faces: violent assaults on Jews, desecration of Jewish graves, denial and relativization of National Socialist crimes are just as much part of it as conspiracy theories and hate propaganda against the state of Israel, which find their way into social media. Also in the church, anti-Jewish stereotypes are encountered when, for example, Hypocritical behavior is referred to as "pharisaic" or the biblical phrase "an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth" is misleadingly called Old Testament "vengeance". The booklet, which is to be used and distributed in church congregations, gives practical tips for dealing with anti-Semitism and anti-Semitism. "Opposition to hatred of the Jews is not only the matter of a few, but a responsibility of all Christians," emphasize the publishers. The booklet was developed by the committee "Church and Judaism", which is jointly supported by EKD, UEK and VELKD. One of the tasks of this body is to cultivate and develop contact with Jewish communities and the Presidium of the Central Council of Jews in Germany, and to promote Christian-Jewish dialogue through statements and publications. The brochure can be ordered free of charge from the EKD church office at versand@ekd.de. An online version is available on the EKD website (www.ekd.de/publikationen) and can be downloaded as a PDF here www.ekd.de/ekd_de/ds_doc/2017_Antisemitismus_WEB.pdf. Hanover, November 8, 2017 Press office of the EKD / ​​UEK Carsten split Press office of the VELKD Henrike Müller