ANew York Times, New York, New York, Wednesday, September 09, 1992 - Page 20
Church Disowns Fischer
To the Editor:
Some may have incorrectly inferred from “Fischer and Spassky Ready to Play Chess Not Far From a War” (front page, Aug. 31) that Bobby Fischer is still associated with the Worldwide Church of God. Mr. Fischer's comments in no way reflect the beliefs or teachings of the church, and the church objects to any possible association with antisemitism. The Worldwide Church of God condemns racism in any and all forms.
The Worldwide Church of God has for more than a quarter-century supported the International Cultural Center for Youth in Jerusalem, where Israeli, Arab and Christian children learn more about one another, thus reducing conflict. In cooperation with Hebrew University, the church also supported archaeological work surrounding the Temple Mount in Jerusalem.
DAVID HULME
Director of Communications
and Public Affairs
Worldwide Church of God
Pasadena, Calif., Sept. 2, 1992
