But here, in a land where hundreds (becoming thousands) have been killed both in and out of combat, a murder is a rarity.
Read MoreThere was also a surprisingly extensive environmental center with natural specimens and displays about pollution, water issues, recycling and other local concerns.
Read MoreThe Scripture was Jesus calming the storm on the sea (Matthew 8:23-34). Hossam asked the question, "If Jesus is already risen, why do bad things continue to happen?" You know, something light to tackle in a ten minute homily. No better question to ask these days in this place.
Read MoreA Palestinian critique of Western culture, and perhaps rightly so, is that it is anti-social, private, and alienating.
Read MoreWe joined the school's Islam teacher and her family for a picnic. We lugged a couple of blankets, the requisite tea and coffee, and a big bucket of tabboule (Arabic salad) out to feast in the fields.
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