­According to the statement issued by the Quartet - which consists of the United Nations, the United States, the European Union and Russia - "moving forward on the basis of territory and security" is the foundation for solving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Russia has confirmed its support of Israel's reverting to its 1967 borders. "Russia has been continuously advocating the creation of an independent Palestinian state," said the head of the presidential administration, Sergey Naryshkin.

The European Union also expressed its support of President Obama's proposal. Catherine Ashton, the High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, said she "warmly welcomes" the restoration of Israel's 1967 borders.

"We will do whatever is possible, working with our Quartet partners, to help both parties choose the path of peace and engage in successful negotiations," added Ashton.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, meeting US President Obama in Washington on Friday, rejected Obama's proposition that Israel revert to its 1967 boundaries, saying this would make his country "indefensible."

Religious and human rights activists are asking U.S. churches to invite Jewish and Muslim clergy to their sanctuaries to read from sacred texts next month in an initiative designed to counter anti-Muslim bigotry.

The June 26 initiative, called "Faith Shared: Uniting in Prayer and Understanding," is co-sponsored by the Interfaith Alliance and Human Rights First. Leaders of the two Washington-based groups said the event hopes to demonstrate respect for Islam in the wake of Quran burnings in recent months.

"As a Christian minister who is a pastor in a local congregation, it is important to me for our nation and our world to know that not all Christians promote hate, attack religions different from their own and seek to desecrate the scripture of others," the Rev. Welton Gaddy, president of the Interfaith Alliance, said Tuesday.

More than 50 churches in 26 states already have committed to the initiative, including the Washington National Cathedral.

Tad Stahnke, director of policy and programs for Human Rights First, said he hopes the initiative will draw attention to religious freedom and counter negative stereotypes of Christian leaders making anti-Muslim statements.

"We want to send a message to the world," he said, "that Americans do respect religious differences and reject religious bigotry and the demonization of Islam or any other religion."

While there's no minaret at the church, the words of "Allahu akbar," (God is greater) will none-the-less invite both Christians and Muslims to worship side by side. During the interfaith service, verses from the Holy Qur'an will complement readings from the Holy Bible, including during Communion, embracing the traditions of both religions.

Reverend Andrew Butler, Rector of St. John's parish since September 1, 2010, decided to have this service in order to demonstrate that both Islam and Christianity stem from Abrahamic roots, as well as to dispell negative stereotypes about the Muslim faith.

"I've grown concerned about the demonization of Muslims. I want Montclair to develop an understanding of the religion." Reverend Butler stated.

In addition to Butler, speakers will include Anisa Mehdi, a scholar and journalist who will describe what it means to be a Muslim in America and Abdul-Alim Mubarak-Rowe, an assistant Imam at Masjid Waarith ud Deen in Irvington, a media consultant to the American Muslim Alliance and a journalist.

The Reverend went on to say, "We are trying to find ways to blend our community through religion. It's hard, but we can accomplish it through this organic event and working together through outreach and other ministries of compassion."

This interfaith service isn't only trying to blend religions, is also a way to invite the public to visit St. John's Episcopal Church. After the service, at 11am, conversation about Islam and Islam in America will continue.

A Christian GP is facing the threat of being struck off for suggesting a patient could find solace in Jesus.  But Richard Scott said yesterday that it was worth the risk if he could 'make a stand' for his faith.  Dr Scott, 50, was placed under official investigation for talking to a patient about Jesus.

The Cambridge-educated GP, who used to be a medical missionary and surgeon in Tanzania and India, has refused to accept a formal warning from the General Medical Council, which said he risked bringing his profession into disrepute by discussing Christianity.

Dr Scott insists no guidelines were breached as religion was mentioned only during a 'consensual discussion between two adults' after he had carried out a thorough and lengthy consultation with a patient last year at his Christian-orientated practice in Margate, Kent.

The complaint was brought by the mother of the 24-year-old patient, a man who was described as 'in a rut and in need of help'. Dr Scott told him that faith in Jesus could give comfort and strength. When asked by his mother how the meeting had gone, the patient apparently replied: 'He just said I need Jesus' - prompting her to complain that Dr Scott had 'pushed religion' on her son, who nevertheless continued to receive treatment from the practice.

Dr Scott, a lay preacher, told the Mail: 'The GMC decided to take the complaint seriously, which I feel is an injustice. 'They said that by speaking about my faith I had abused my position and potentially exploited vulnerable patients.

Dr Scott added: 'By appealing against the decision, it will go to a public hearing where the GMC may warn me or decide to take matters further. But it is worth the risk as I wanted to do this because there is a bigger picture.

But Niall Dickson, chief executive of the GMC, said: 'Our guidance is clear. Doctors should not normally discuss their personal beliefs  with patients unless those beliefs are directly relevant to the patient's care. 'They also must not impose their beliefs on patients, or cause distress by the inappropriate or insensitive expression of religious, political or other beliefs or views.'