Mosaic of Peace 2018

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Microcosm of Conflict; Moment of Peacebuilding

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Henry Koenig Stone

Day 7, Part 1: A Microcosm of the Conflict As we boarded the bus from the Manger Square Hotel, the ingredients appeared to be coming together for rain.  A slight wind blew over the hills as clouds gathered overhead. After … Continue reading →

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Irreconcilable “Facts”

Posted on May 6, 2018 by Henry Koenig Stone

Mosaic of Peace, Day 6 Today we were confronted with incompatible narratives. After worshipping at Christmas Lutheran Church in the morning, we visited the Tent of Nations—a small olive tree-covered  mountain owned by the Nassar family, which consists of Palestinian … Continue reading →

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“Gerrymandering” Jerusalem

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Henry Koenig Stone

Mosaic of Peace, Day 5 After three and a half days staying in and exploring the Old City area of Jerusalem, yesterday we took a bus tour of East Jerusalem with an Israeli guide named Yaniv Mazor—a former tank commander … Continue reading →

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Listening for the still, small voice.

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Henry Koenig Stone

Mosaic of Peace, Day 4 When I was quite young, (exactly how many years ago, I prefer not to share), my grandmother toured the Holy Land. I remember caressing the olive wood trinkets, looking through the pictures with her, and … Continue reading →

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