We live in a violent world. And fear, especially fear of losing what we have gained and achieved (politically, socially, economically, personally, emotionally, religiously, etc.) is the motivation fueling this violence. Fear, both real and manipulated, has become the central lens we use in how we relate to others. Our identity groups are imbued inContinue reading “Ending Fear and Violence in the World Today”
Category Archives: Human Rights
Talk at 10 year Combatants for Peace Anniversary
On July 15, 2016, Combatants for Peace celebrated their 10 year anniversary during the Freedom March Protest organized by them monthly. I was honored to have been asked to give a talk during the protest. The following is a text of my talk. Dear friends, dear you who still dare to dream and believe… WeContinue reading “Talk at 10 year Combatants for Peace Anniversary”
Redefining my Friend and my Foe
I grew up living under the Israeli military occupation, in a situation where my friends and my foes were clearly defined, those who were for the occupation and those who wanted the occupation to end. I witnessed the Israeli army and Jewish settlers attacking Palestinians and Israeli peace activists. So when it came to IsraeliContinue reading “Redefining my Friend and my Foe”
It was a Life
Every killing of every human is a story and a life that was, that is and was to be. It was a heartbeat that stopped before its time. It was a dream that disappeared abruptly like a television set that suddenly lost its power. It was a young woman who ate her last meal; itContinue reading “It was a Life”
Sami Awad 