By Noa Bursie
I recently read an article published in the online magazine, Family Security Matters, written by Rachel Lipsky. The article examines the Yoga concepts of Ahimsa (non-violence) and Satya (truthfulness) in the context of how people perceive the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and it inspired me to comment herein.
As an educator, I endeavor to teach my students to think critically, and arrive at an informed opinion based on rigorous examination of the information available together with specific protocols for weighing and judging that data. Of the many conundrums that present themselves within this conflict, the most disturbing by far (and the one that must be answered unequivocally before any sort of peace process may begin) is: what precisely do Palestinians want? One might indulge further to add: what concrete actions are being taken by their leadership to find a just and viable solution in order to resolve the problem(s) that exist? Read more ...
I recently read an article published in the online magazine, Family Security Matters, written by Rachel Lipsky. The article examines the Yoga concepts of Ahimsa (non-violence) and Satya (truthfulness) in the context of how people perceive the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and it inspired me to comment herein.
As an educator, I endeavor to teach my students to think critically, and arrive at an informed opinion based on rigorous examination of the information available together with specific protocols for weighing and judging that data. Of the many conundrums that present themselves within this conflict, the most disturbing by far (and the one that must be answered unequivocally before any sort of peace process may begin) is: what precisely do Palestinians want? One might indulge further to add: what concrete actions are being taken by their leadership to find a just and viable solution in order to resolve the problem(s) that exist? Read more ...
Source: Family Security Matters
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