Not *just* because I *have* to like it, but
because I really agree with the site.
: )
This is a tough issue, especially when I know my mother, and
how she debates whether to do something or not. I'm glad she decided to do
this.
: |
First, I thought of what Muataz would want; whether a web
site would make him feel better, which I originally doubted, since there's
little Muataz can actually do to affect anything going on over there, since *hate*
seems to reign, and the best thing to do, no matter where the "holy"
locations are, is stay out of the bloody way. This is the advice I have for
Muataz's family, if it is at all possible. Sometimes this is not possible, so
my advice is to for them to try and spread love and peace and caring for the
ones around them that are caught up in the trouble. Try to think of Mother
Theresa, in the middle of hardship, yet a vessel of so much good and helping
those in need in spite of all around her, political, economic and physical.
; |
Second, I really think the only way for people at a distance
to understand what's going on is to get the *facts* and an open website
is a good place for this, and mom is in an excellent position to compile this,
being connected to so many prominent thinkers from every corner of the globe
and many religions.
: )
Unfortunately, two other thoughts comes to mind: that the
current Israeli state is the product of U.S. politics, and that no matter who
might be "right" over there, there is too much chaos and hate for
anything good to happen.
I think it's good that Jean Chretien is getting involved,
because Canada might be able to take a strong diplomatic and peace *making*
role.
: (
So, what I do in these situations, is internalize the
problem and think of What God is trying to say to me.
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Hi....it's Diane Oliver
As my kids would say "here
she goes again".
I pray you will be as
understanding as you have always been.
A very dear friend (almost son)
is having a very bad time. He is originally from Palestine. His
heart and spirit are broken for his homeland. He lives in Bloomington
Indiana and tries to make sense of something he saw on TV.....apparently he
found out that 60 minutes is going to run a program "proving" that
the Palestinians staged the killing of that young boy and the wounding of
his father.
I feel helpless listening to him
tell me stories of the place his family is.
Soooooooo you know me.......I
have to TRY to do something.....I started a page on my web site.
I'm not asking you to do
anything but go to my site and see what you think and give me your
opinion. If you don't want me to add it to the site (no mater which side
you are on) just tell me and it won't go up.
http://www.oocities.org/Heartland/Plains/4704/FamilyRoom.html
If this link doesn't work just
go to the main foyer of Gramma and Grampa's House in Cyberspace and look for
the "Family Room"
http://www.oocities.org/Heartland/Plains/4704
Thanks, as usual for listening
to my ranting.
Love
Diane/Mom/Gramma
Ps....Joanie ... I know you are
to busy with your Mom to write back.....I just wanted to keep you in the
loop. love ya