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Advent - 2023

                                                        pc #googlephotos  In Bethlehem's Fields, where angels sing, A newborn hope, a promised King. Yet in these lands, where once He trod, Now people echo, a cry to God. No peace where Prince of Peace was born, In shadows deep a world forlorn.  The land where Jesus shed His blood, Now mourns anew, in crimson flood. A generation, Herod's hand Took lives of Children, a cruel command. Today, the bullets pierce the night, Children die, a heart-wrenching sight.  In dist of strife, we seek the light, Advent's promise, shining bright. For in this season, love's rebirth, We find our hope, we find our worth.  Let's lift our prayers for peace to reign, To end the cycle of loss and pain. In advent's grace, we'll stand as one,  for in His love, our battles won.  So, as we wait, in hope we'll pray, For brighter, kinder, gentle days. Where swords to plowshares, hearts entwine, And peace on Earth, for all we find.  (Chr

Middle Eastern War: Theological or Political?

The brutal war unfolding in the Middle East has ignited global consciousness. The world is divided into those supporting Palestine, and Israel, or adopting a neutral stance. Various narratives emerge in the media, offering diverse interpretations, including anti-Semitism.   One striking meme circulating on social media portrays a military figure pointing a gun at a tearful five- or six-year-old girl, asking her if she is Israeli or Palestinian. Her heartbreaking and tearful response, "I am hungry," compelled me to cry out, "STOP WAR—PROTECT INNOCENTS."   Now, the crucial question surfaces: Are these narratives a lie or a call for liberation? The world may interpret and describe it as a “Just-war.” Demonstrations and solidarity marches resonate globally, with the media predominantly critical of Israel's actions, demanding “Just-Peace.” Yet, a prophetic voice seems absent from churches and ecumenical bodies and from other faith communities; expect the UN Secretary