The impact of media on peoples thinking and behavior can’t be underestimated. Ben Sheehan wrote a funny piece on that issue. He states: „It’s hard when papers and magazines only focus on extremes … for a change let’s focus on the common similarities.“ Here you can listen to his very educating song: The common similarities between Jews and Arabs both believe in Holy Scripture each descend from Abraham/Ibrahim share a God; set aside a day for praying (Shabbat and Salat al-Jum’ah) don’t […]
One of the main prejudices against Palestines is, that they only are able or only willing to use violence to prove their point. Let it be the suicide bombings or sending rockets: the media shows pictures of people gone insane. Who don’t know to help themselves otherwise than picking on violent ways. Mainly to kill as much as Jews as possible. Then we see scenes of celebrating Palestines and leaders are quoted who glorify every murder as heroic. „They don’t want peace at all“ people […]
Having a look at projects which are active in the work for peace, the program „Seeds of Peace“ is important to know. Every year youngsters of the whole world are coming together in Maine (USA) to take part at a huge peace camp. Here they meet with other young people, who at home are considered members of the enemy party. The Camp lasts for three weeks and consists of: games, fun, special activities – for growing friendships! almost two hours […]
