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However, I would assume that at the time it was printed that it was thought that the current wording could say the same thing more succinctly.

Split Alter. Just sayin'

Schaef, you've ignored the problem that if "in your territory" doesn't apply to the blocking characters (which it mustn't, otherwise the second sentence would do nothing), then the second sentence does not refer only to your EC's.

GoJ protects Evil Kings and Queens in your territory. So at the point where you are attacked, the protection extends to all evil Kings and Queens of Judah in your territory, but it doesn't protect any in set-aside, your hand, your deck, or anywhere else. When you block with one of them, you are blocking with a character referred to by the 'one' in the ability. It's really not that hard to understand how it could work that way. Could it have been clearer? Possibly. It probably should say: "Protect evil Kings and Queens of Judah from opponents' cards. If your evil King or Queen of Judah blocks from your territory, its special ability cannot be negated and you may draw a card." However, I would assume that at the time it was printed that it was thought that the current wording could say the same thing more succinctly.

I would recommend a Play As to that effect, but that's all that we really need. For now, I am hoping that the agreement of several Elders will suffice to say that is how it should be ruled.

Has anyone actually rebutted my explanation of why the card doesn't do what you're saying as written? No.
Schaef, you've ignored the problem that if "in your territory" doesn't apply to the blocking characters