It seems like such an amazing country in so many respects - history, culture, music, food. But the neverending sectarian and political tensions just simmer on and on and on and on, bursting into full blown civil war now and again. 2007 is a year when many feel the same could happen yet again.
You have one coalition of factions supporting American-sponsored government. And another supporting the pro-Syrian line. There are Muslims, Christians and even Druze on both coalitions. When the violence does descend upon Lebanon. Muslims kill Christians, Christians kill Muslims, Muslims kill other Muslims, Christians even kill Christians. The majority seem happy to kill Israelis.
But it has been interesting to see how organizations like the Bible Society and NGOs like Caritas, World Vision, Operation Mercy as well as Arab-based and founded Christian orgs are seeing doors open as they minister mercy, love and reconciliation in this war torn land.
What will happen next in Lebanon? Well, I don't know, but I do care. However, I can't wait to find out. I have to write the OW section and move on to the next country!!!
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
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