The war in Israel and Gaza has, I notice, offered to Supporters of Israel and Supporters of Palestine proof of what they already believed. And our city councils have become the proxy battleground. Righteousness is easy. Blame is easy. But empathy is hard and will break us open. If we can't manage some empathy here, what hope is there for reconciliation in the land we all love? This is a Come-to-Pharaoh Moment.
Read moreThe Trickiness of the Collective
Nations have a life of their own, behaving in ways few individuals would. Maybe remembering the angel of the collective can bring out our best.
Read moreSea of Tears
The truth is I no longer even know what I’m crying about. At this point, I seem just to be yielding to the big blur of suffering.
Read moreThis Night of Truce
On this first night of truce, a prayer for more and more.
Read morePrenant Parti ("Taking Sides" – French translation)
John Molineux’s French translation of “Taking Sides.”
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