Tag: genocide
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Passover
Tonight we focus on slavery and redemption. At some point during dinner, having invited Elijah, and all other prophets who spoke for the good of all people, to join us, we will raise a cup and ask the age old question, “If not freedom and justice now, then when?”
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Facing Difficult Truths
Recently we attend a talk by a well-known physician who has contributed much to international human rights efforts. This person has recently returned to his post at Harvard University, after a lengthy stint as Director of a human rights related NGO. In the past, he proved on-the-ground medical services to Indigenous rebels in Central America.
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Shamans, Genocide, and Hope
We’re home. The trip back from Chennai was demanding, taking about 29 hours. Today is a wet, chilly, day. I’m feeling jet lagged. I’m also thoughtful, having had so many conversations with individuals and groups. The conversations continued on the flights home, including with a woman (a dancer, theater artist, and choreographer) from East Timor…
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After the Genocide
(Due to having only intermittent Internet access, I am sometimes posting more than one post at a time. The following three posts are new as of today.) We are having tea. Outside, the ever present crows call ceaselessly. My Tamil friend talks with me about Ancestor worship and daily feeding the crows, the…
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