Category Archives: Palestine

WWJD? A Nonviolent Conflict Resolution for Palestine

Published in the Huffington Post June 2, 2011 How could a person living under military occupation, experiencing first-hand suffering and humiliation, even think about loving the enemy, let alone urge family, friends and neighbors to do the same? This challenging message came from a young rabbi named Jesus in his “Sermon on the Mount.” OfContinue reading “WWJD? A Nonviolent Conflict Resolution for Palestine”

Just Peace Campaign

I have just returned from the United Kingdom where I was one of several speakers at the Annual Greenbelt Festival in Cheltenham (27-30 August). Greenbelt (www.greenbelt.org.uk) describes itself as an “independent Christian festival working to express love, creativity and justice in the arts and contemporary culture in the light of the Christian gospel.” It wasContinue reading “Just Peace Campaign”

Palestine Summer Encounter 2009

Palestine Summer Encounter is a one to three month service learning and cultural immersion program in Bethlehem, Palestine. Participants study Arabic in and outside of the classroom setting, live with a Palestinian host family, volunteer and meet with both Israeli and Palestinian peacemakers. http://www.palestinesummer.org The April 23rd registration deadline for the Palestine Summer Encounter programContinue reading “Palestine Summer Encounter 2009”

So be Good for Goodness Sake…

This past Friday Santa Clause stood in solidarity with and attempted to go where fewer and fewer Palestinians are able to go, their own farm lands in the southern hills of the Beautiful little town called Bethlehem. For the second year in a row, taking time away from his main work in this very busyContinue reading “So be Good for Goodness Sake…”

First Reflection: From Palestine to the Jungles of Colombia, the Solution is One

I just returned from an incredible experience. From the 25th of September to the 10th of October and for the first time in my life I traveled to Latin America, more specifically to an incredible area in the north of Colombia, where the absolute beauty and tranquility of God’s creation and the majesty of MotherContinue reading “First Reflection: From Palestine to the Jungles of Colombia, the Solution is One”

When Settlers get Abusive, Israeli Soldiers Attack the Abused, but the Sun Shines on All

On Thursday the 16th of October, hundreds of Israeli settlers / squatters gathered in a Palestinian hill known as Oush Gurab located in Beit Sahour (Shepherd’s Filed). This location was used for many years as an Israeli military outpost. Palestinians who live in its vicinity recall daily the violence and terror they experienced from IsraeliContinue reading “When Settlers get Abusive, Israeli Soldiers Attack the Abused, but the Sun Shines on All”