Let’s Be Pro-Human!

Last weeks things relating to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and in particular the violence at the Gaza Strip were getting worse. I don’t know much about this conflict, but what I do know is that this is not a good thing… Trying to find a solution for this problem is very hard and I really hope that a way out will be a real opportunity in the near future (although I fear this can take quite some time). What really strikes me in the debates surrounding this conflict is the fact that no country can choose for both sides at the same time. A country has to be either pro-Israel or either pro-Palestina. I have to confess that I tend to pick a side also and mostly I choose the weaker side or the side that doesn’t get as much support as the other party. Also, when you belong to a certain religion (in this case Christianity) you are almost supposed to support Israel. Here’s a striking example: last Sunday I went to church. In our church we have a prayer book in which people can write their prayers which the minister can pray during the service. One of them was to pray for Israel. I felt really angry, because what I get from the media is that Israel began the bombings last week. I think it’s important to pray for both countries, especially for a peaceful solution which works for both countries and is in the best interest of all people in both countries. My point is that it’s important to be Pro-Human. Pray for Israeli’s, but also for Palestinians. Pray for a peaceful solution to this terrible conflict. Last, I want to remind you of some words Jesus spoke in Matthew 25:

I was hungry and you fed me,
I was thirsty and you gave me a drink,
I was homeless and you gave me a room,
I was shivering and you gave me clothes,
I was sick and you stopped to visit,
I was in prison and you came to me.’

Love,
DutchGirl

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