* Please take a few mins to view these pictures from the recent sitaution in Gaza. Let me warn you that they are incredibly graphic and intense but lest our hearts grow hardened and desensitized: http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2008/12/israel_and_gaza.html
As promised earlier, here’s another perspective on the tension between Israel and Palestine and why Israel should feel threatened and act in some way. The article below in the NY Times is a good read as was the post I shared yesterday. I am not a radical Zionist since I don’t even quite know what that means anymore. As much as people try to cite history to support their views, I also believe that God chose Israel to carry out His plan of redemption for the larger world and while this many not include the totality of Israel from a political or statehood perspective, the “people” of Israel is still part of God’s future plans as well. The important thing we need to all remember is that God’s plan of salvation, redemption, and grace is not just for one nation or people but the larger creation – including Palestinians. Isn’t this the good news?
We’re all aware of the Holocaust but what do we really know besides numbers? In my lifetime, I find it incredibly provocative that in the 38 years of living thus far and in the numerous places I’ve traveled around the world, I have always encountered some form of random prejudice and borderline animosity/hatred for Israel and/or Jewish people. On occasions, I have asked these people – men or women, young or old, Western or Eastern – why they have such views and most don’t have the slightest clue. But they do and worse, there are those who seek to eradicate their existence. Why?
This doesn’t justify Israel’s violation of human right or international guidelines but something for us to consider. Peace and shalom. I yearn for the day when God will restore all. Until that day, may we wrestle and work towards that Kingdom.
Take 10 minutes to read this NY Times opinion column entitled, Why Israel Feels Threatened: Read the rest of this entry »
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