New York, NY, May 14, 2018 ... The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) today expressed disappointment in the selection of Pastor Robert Jeffress to offer a prayer at the historic dedication of the American Embassy in Jerusalem.
ADL issued the following statement:
We are disappointed by the selection of Pastor Robert Jeffress to offer a prayer at the historic dedication of the American Embassy in Jerusalem. Jeffress is an unrepentant religious bigot who has a history of making hateful comments about Jews, Muslims, Christian and other religions, who has said “you can’t be saved by being a Jew,“ and “Mormonism is a heresy from the pit of hell.” On this historic day of celebration, we need prayers of peace, hope, openness and respect. The choice of Jeffress sends exactly the wrong message.