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May you all have peace!

I don't often get too personally "involved" in thinking about world events, particularly conflicts in the Middle East (there are so many and have been for so long, my little brain can't fathom it all). Somehow, though, I stumbled across a VERY interesting essay written in 1947 by King Abdullah of Jordan in 1947. The time was just two years after the end of World War II... and following the Jewish Holocaust that took place in much of Europe, including Germany, Austria, Poland, Russia, and other countries during that period.

You may or may not be interested in the Middle East conflicts and particularly not the one between the Jews and Palestinian Arabs. Given that it's gone on most of the lifetime of those here, that's understandable: nothing new under the sun, as far as some of us may be concerned.

I find that information always has its purpose, though, sooner or later, even if we don't know at a particular time what that purpose is. For me, the essay was one of those "Just when you think you know, you realize that you really don't" kinds of things that we all encounter from time to time and which, hopefully, serve to enlighten us even more. While I knew the conflict was over who actually had a RIGHT to the land, and on what basis, I didn't really understand what started... and fomented... it. What I learned by reading this essay was... well, more enlightenment, to a greater or lesser degree, as to what may be the issues. Even more, who may have been responsible... and why.

Perhaps you will be enlightened, as well, if only to have a bit more accurate perception of the ARAB perspective as to the raging conflict in [their] land:

http://www.politicalarticles.net/blog/2 ... palestine/

Since Jordan was and is considered a neutral country and somewhat of an ally, I think King Abdullah's essay is QUITE enlightening, personally, on a number of levels. Please, feel free to let me know what YOU think, if you care to, including if you disagree with the King's position, and why. Remember, he wrote this over 65 years ago... and yet, the conflict rages on.

Again, peace to you all, truly!

A slave of Christ,

Shellama

ZOE SAID

I read that essay, very interesting and enlightening. I had no idea about what the Palestinian/ Jewish issues were about otter than what is fed to us here in Anerica. It is good to hear and understand the other side of the story.
Thank you for sharing that Shelby.
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TEC SAID

Consider the outcry that some in the West make regarding illegal immigration and even legal immigration. It is always good to take a situation in reverse, and apply it to your own country, to get a clearer perspective, imo. So that you can at least understand others view on the matter.

Good article, Shelby.

Also makes one consider the role of politics/kings/governments/etc... upon 'religious' disputes.

Peace,
tammy

CHARIKLO SAID

Very very interesting. I've never seen anything from King Abdullah.

I have quite strong views on all of this, perhaps I'll post some more later, but meanwhile, thank you, Shelby.

May I ask, please, how you came to find it? What were your search criteria, and what was the thought process that led up to it?

LOZ SAID

This is a very interesting perspective. Thought provoking to say the least.

Loz x
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YPPUPLLEH SAID

Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2013 1:46 pm Post subject:
I remember reading this in the past as well as the Balfour Declararion. My friends and I came to a conclusion: return the region to the Arabs and give New Jersey as a replacement to the Jews
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ZOE SAID

Hellpuppy wrote:
I remember reading this in the past as well as the Balfour Declararion. My friends and I came to a conclusion: return the region to the Arabs and give New Jersey as a replacement to the Jews


thats so funny Hellpuppy
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Now that you ask, I truly do NOT remember, dear Char (peace)! I am wracking my brain trying to think. If I DO recall I'll let you know. I actually don't think I was looking for anything even remotely related, which is why it was SUCH a surprise!

Peace!

YSSFS of Christ,

Shellama