Sabeel

Trip Start May 13, 2006
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Trip End Jun 13, 2006


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Friday, June 2, 2006

Today was a free day - kind of. We had a preview of our trip to Jordan - this should be interesting. I am glad I signed up before I got here because at this point I am ready to go home.

This afternoon we went to visit a Palestinian Christian organization called Sabeel. This is an organization that is dedicated to ministering the justice and peace of Christ. Being Palestinian they have a pro-Palestinian and anti-occupation stance of the region of Palestine. They are trying to minister in the midst of occupation. The Palestinian Liberation theology is very evident and they see some evangelicals hurting the peace process.

We were told that our the interpretation of the scriptures can affect how we view the middle east conflict. If we see the "land" as being God's gift to just the Israelis than expelling the Palestinians is the natural result. But if the "land" is not what God cares about than the oppression that Israel dishes to the Palestinians is not justified.

There are so many issues that go into the conflict. But the insight from this perspective is not something that you will get in the US.

We have our final exam tomorrow. On Saturday I leave for Jordan - it should be interesting. I am ready to leave here though. I am tired.

I might be out of touch for a little while - so I will catch you later - Maybe in Europe!
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thed
thed on Jun 6, 2006 at 06:07PM

Thanks for the ride Donkeyman
Mike,

Thanks so much for including me on your journey. It's clear that it has been life changing. Just want you to know I have been praying for you, your bride, and your 3 darlin's. Adios

Darin

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