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MAY 9, 2014: Our Final Day
And so things end as they began: I am writing the final blog for the Mosaic of Peace Conference in Israel/Palestine again from an airport. Yesterday was a wonderful and very full day, and we come home hearts that are very full indeed.
Yesterday began with a talk with “Abuna” (Father) Elias Chacour, Archbishop Emeritus of the Melkite Church in Israel and president of Mar Elias …
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April 28 - May 10, 2014
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MAY 4, 2014: The worshiping community under occupation
This morning was our first Sunday in the Holy Land. Several members started the morning listening to a presentation by Nathan Stock, husband of PC(USA) mission co-worker Kate Tabur, who works here with the Cater Center. He gave a brief overview of the history of the conflict in Israel/Palestine from a US perspective, particularly focusing on the role the US has played in the peace process and what options seem viable for the …
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May 3, 2014: Palestinian Perspectives – Jerusalem and Bethlehem
While no day has been a monolith, it does seem like distinct themes that have emerged from each day. Thursday we heard from Jews in Jerusalem, Friday from Christians, and today, Saturday, we heard the voices of Palestinians.
I say Palestinians, not Muslims, because many of the Palestinian voices we heard from today were Christians. Come to think of it, some of the voices were Jewish as well – but all of …
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