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       A Few Rotten Apples does not make an Orchard…….

The War on Muslims

Arab news services report that Syria has become the 14th predominantly Muslim nation that U.S. forces have invaded or occupied or bombed since 1980.  NATO forces have frequently supported these invasions. Far more than a million Muslims have died as well as the deaths of thousands of American soldiers.

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A Few Rotten Apples does not make an Orchard…….The War on MuslimsRead More »

As powerful Western leaders continue to talk of exterminating ISIS, there is an utter failure of these same leaders to stop and reflect on their actions and their consequences. …

Is it surprising that much of the Arab world loathe the USA and NATO?Read More »

I wrote a single blog (on August 5, 2014) as a response to the conflict between the Israeli government and Hamas, the Palestinian government in Gaza. I received a number of responses through social media, emails and conversations.

Some of the messages were thoughtful and reflective, and others were less thoughtful (that is a genuine English understatement). …

We need to criticise openly our government and other governments that perpetuate suffering…Read More »

Dear Friends

I am writing to you with a heavy heart, with a lot of pain in my chest and with a feeling of despair. I am seeking a way to act and this is what this email is about.  …

A message from Ben Jager, UK representative for Combatants for Peace. He writes with a heavy heart.Read More »

We held our 14^th annual Dharma Yatra (teachings/practices and pilgrimage) in France. During the Yatra, co-teacher, Zohar from Israel and I met with around 10 Israelis participating in the pilgrimage out of the 130 plus on the walk. We were all in rather remote areas, often out of the usual links with the rest of the world. …

An Israeli woman said of the bombing of Gaza: “They deserve it.” Are most Israelis thinking that? If not, why do they appear to remain silent?Read More »