This is a question that I feel like I never have the answer to....
**Just a little side note before I continue; let me just make it clear that I truly believe that ONLY free men can negotiate, and unless freedom is equally spread all negotiations are a waste of time.**
At the beginning of this course I was keen on the fact that I don't see a solution and that I can't see peace lasting forever... But all I needed was a fifteen minute talk with Noura to make me realize otherwise.
I came to believe that yes, there is a solution but I don't know what it is exactly... I mean this might sound crazy but hey.... it's better than where I was before!
I think that the only way that the two sides could ever be at peace together would be if they got to know each other more.... if they got to experience what the other was deprived of ... if they were more compassionate with each other and if they focused on their similarities more than their differences....
During this phase of mine, I wanted to believe that having a one state solution was a the answer... that everything starts from scratch, people are given a second chance and they all live happily together... no walls, no check points, no occupation! clearly, I wasn't thinking right...
Now that we have finished the Armstrong book I am more convinced that history is bound to repeat it self like it has in the past ! I believe that a new leader will lead the nation to a revolution and I don't know if will bring ever lasting peace but I am sure that during the time of this leader/ruler there will be peace.
This doesn't mean that we just let go on the thought of bringing peace... In fact this means that we should continue to fight the fight. Another way of thinking of it is; instead of bringing peace to the land think of it as bringing peace between the people.
It amazes me what humans can do to each other after infatuating themselves with a complete biased belief... I can only hope that one day humans will embrace compassion, love, equality, and freedom in it's true form.
I think the focus on bringing peace between the people is key. I understand that this is alot to ask since both have suffered at the hands of the other but as you said, if they focus on the similarities and not the differences, I think it will be a step towards peace between the people
ReplyDeleteYour post is very straighforward. :] The question now for all of us is, how do we implement these wonderful sounding ideas of peace and equality and expose people to the other side? I do agree that people should keep fighting for what is right and remember the puropse of that is not for revenge, but for peace.
ReplyDeleteThank you Ladies very much for your feedback! it means a lot to me! I am very happy that you guys picked on what I was saying ! :)
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