Iraqi folks are suffering for many reasons. Chief among these is the loss of hope that better days are coming. Given that sometime many years ago -children, average men and women who have not done anything to anyone were bombed for no apparent reason then I too can feel their anger. I recall a Christian friend of mine stating that he was "happy" that we had started bombing Iraq -I recall that my observations that most Iraqis had nothing to do with any bombs planted in New York -yes, I recall how that conversation fell on deaf ears (not to mention that I pointed out how unchristian such endorsements were).
Iraqis must hate America because of these reasons. Do they not have that right? I represent that these folks have every right to hate the Americans that cheered the bombing of their family, friends and countrymen.
I would like to extend an olive branch to those with hate in their hearts. While it is true that for many duplicitous reasons bad things may have happened -there is always blessings and hope. Even though a small minority of Americans may want to understand the thoughts, longings, hopes and dreams of Iraqis. It is important to remember that many beings believe in blessings and hopes for everyone.
Why would Americans invade your country?
Americans generally wish to do the right thing. It is built into our social make-up, we like to be the good guys. In World War I and II we tried to be the good guys. We tried to pull the world back from the brink of despair.
All of our movies point to the ways in which we want to be the good guys. Look at "Independence Day" or any of our other disaster type movies. These dramas always show the hero bringing everyone together to save the day. Being a hero is who we are and what we do, everyday.
How then can we be duped into invading a country to save others who did not require saving? The media -unfortunately most Americans do not distinguish opinion from fact. Fascinating news programs or rather fictional dramas disguised as factual news programs duped most Americans into believing that Iraq was a potential German powder keg led by a Hitler called Saddam.
Most Americans not having read any of the myths or beliefs of the Iraqi nation fell victim to the propaganda. Like cows in a herd the American public followed a ridiculous parade of charlatans down a spiraling escalator. Stupidity at its best!
No complex undertaking such as this enterprise can be unwound without having someone with whom one may make peace. A recent reading of mine noted the cause to win the hearts and minds of Iraqis -to help the Iraqi public to understand that we wanted to help and are trying to make things better.
The report I read states that Iraqi citizens were being aided by American backed United Arab Emirates soldiers. These units are interceding on the behalf of the American coalition. Anyone who cares to look will determine that religion is the quintessential aspect of most Iraqi lives.
If you ask me I think we should be handing out the Koran to these Iraqi citizens.
If we want to show that we do not impose our religion on others then passing out the Koran can give no greater signal. America should become the biggest producer of the Koran. With such a standing could anyone doubt that we seek justice, hope and, blessings?
May blessings and hope abound for you and yours.
Friday, March 28, 2008
Tibetan hopes
Why not take the easy way and just keep silent, forget about protests and Tibetan freedom?
Although I am not Tibetan I can grieve for them. I can feel their pain, the longing for freedom of expression, definition of self and, pursuit of happiness is something that every being can embrace. The impetus for becoming unshackled by a domineering force is something with which all strong men and women can emphasize.
To see monks and innocents with broken heads, beaten or killed to subdue anger and rebellion is something that makes all freedom loving peoples angry. The emotions of such a situation turn all hands against an oppressor. Defiant monks and those common folks who are being driven to the brink of despair demand our respect and attention.
With the boundaries of technology removing the barriers of space and time from the displacement of events -most non Tibetans feel their pain. Many if given half a chance would gladly stand beside the defiant ones. A bond between freedom loving people who have similar hopes is formed.
China's predicament -why fight this battle now?
Tibetans are part of many minorities within the Chinese sphere of influence. China itself was forged from a number of smaller kingdoms. It is a story of the ages that together the kingdoms are better rather than as independent countries. A long history of war between these countries is how the wisdom was obtained.
The need to maintain the one kingdom of China is related to stability and safety for all of China. Should Tibetan independence win out, no doubt about it, we would start to see many similar eruptions among the ethnically diverse Chinese. Most westerners think of only one China while all Chinese know of the many distinctions between the populace.
The struggle for China and Tibet to both maintain their identity is something that concerns or should concern everyone on the planet. We must learn to live, love and, work together. This is a hard balance to strike in an insecure terribly cruel world. There are many scenarios in which the loss of Tibet might preclude the fall of China.
Ethical dilemmas like this must be faced. We as a people must face them together and find ways to allow space for each of us to grow. It is important for us to consider all sides but to remember that human dignity cannot be suppressed for over-long.
Blessings and hope to each of you.
Although I am not Tibetan I can grieve for them. I can feel their pain, the longing for freedom of expression, definition of self and, pursuit of happiness is something that every being can embrace. The impetus for becoming unshackled by a domineering force is something with which all strong men and women can emphasize.
To see monks and innocents with broken heads, beaten or killed to subdue anger and rebellion is something that makes all freedom loving peoples angry. The emotions of such a situation turn all hands against an oppressor. Defiant monks and those common folks who are being driven to the brink of despair demand our respect and attention.
With the boundaries of technology removing the barriers of space and time from the displacement of events -most non Tibetans feel their pain. Many if given half a chance would gladly stand beside the defiant ones. A bond between freedom loving people who have similar hopes is formed.
China's predicament -why fight this battle now?
Tibetans are part of many minorities within the Chinese sphere of influence. China itself was forged from a number of smaller kingdoms. It is a story of the ages that together the kingdoms are better rather than as independent countries. A long history of war between these countries is how the wisdom was obtained.
The need to maintain the one kingdom of China is related to stability and safety for all of China. Should Tibetan independence win out, no doubt about it, we would start to see many similar eruptions among the ethnically diverse Chinese. Most westerners think of only one China while all Chinese know of the many distinctions between the populace.
The struggle for China and Tibet to both maintain their identity is something that concerns or should concern everyone on the planet. We must learn to live, love and, work together. This is a hard balance to strike in an insecure terribly cruel world. There are many scenarios in which the loss of Tibet might preclude the fall of China.
Ethical dilemmas like this must be faced. We as a people must face them together and find ways to allow space for each of us to grow. It is important for us to consider all sides but to remember that human dignity cannot be suppressed for over-long.
Blessings and hope to each of you.
The cause for blessings and hope
One would think that the need for blessings and hope would be a self evident answer to the question of why?
Why are we here or why do we need blessings and hope. The cause is clear, for the future, the little children. Bloggers cannot allow their voices to be silenced. For a long time I have contemplated the production of a site entitled blessgingsandhope.com. I have pondered the need for such a platform -web sites do have the ability to launch vast messages.
It is because of such power that I have thoughtfully and throughly contemplated the implications of seeking to use this medium. As with many such vehicles, once a blog takes off one may have little control over the emotions expressed by viewers. The passions generated from words are clearly much more powerful than the bullets of a gun.
Words give credence to beliefs, beliefs engender hope, hope nurtures wisdom. These are filial aspects of the blessings one wishes to bestow on others. Truth through the prism of one man's eye may be damned as another man's base lie.
In offering blessings and hope, I have decided to attempt to project multiple sides of differing viewpoints and leave the commenting to others with respect to how one relates to the messages rendered. The hope is that all will feel welcome to comment. The blessings are the wish that I have for all.
Be Blessed and keep Hope alive!
Why are we here or why do we need blessings and hope. The cause is clear, for the future, the little children. Bloggers cannot allow their voices to be silenced. For a long time I have contemplated the production of a site entitled blessgingsandhope.com. I have pondered the need for such a platform -web sites do have the ability to launch vast messages.
It is because of such power that I have thoughtfully and throughly contemplated the implications of seeking to use this medium. As with many such vehicles, once a blog takes off one may have little control over the emotions expressed by viewers. The passions generated from words are clearly much more powerful than the bullets of a gun.
Words give credence to beliefs, beliefs engender hope, hope nurtures wisdom. These are filial aspects of the blessings one wishes to bestow on others. Truth through the prism of one man's eye may be damned as another man's base lie.
In offering blessings and hope, I have decided to attempt to project multiple sides of differing viewpoints and leave the commenting to others with respect to how one relates to the messages rendered. The hope is that all will feel welcome to comment. The blessings are the wish that I have for all.
Be Blessed and keep Hope alive!
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