Whose Side Are You On?

ANTAGONISM IS MESSING WITH OUR HEADS – – & OUR PLANET

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“You have to choose sides,” said my friend, on her way to a pro-Palestine rally.

I think there is too much choosing of sides.

You do not have to hate Israelis to believe that Palestinians need a homeland. Or hate Russians if you support Ukraine. You do not have to condone Hamas to pray that Israel tries to obey “the rules of war.”

You do not have to condone war to acknowledge the need for rules.

You only have to work and pray for leaders you believe will seek peace. For leaders entrusted with decision-making that is complex and difficult beyond belief. And to support those leaders through their flawed struggles.

You have to listen to people who disagree with you. To keep hope alive against all odds.

To do justice, be kind.

And pray the light will — eventually — overcome the darkness.