He and his followers then went on to explain and show the meaning of “Love” and to teach that this applies to everyone, regardless of who they are or to which group they may belong.
At the time, this had been forgotten or ignored, in the midst of rituals, regulations and political intrigue – a perennial problem.
His birthday has been celebrated in Bethlehem, ever since his birth, over 2,000 years ago.
This year, it cannot be celebrated – for “Security Reasons”, decreed by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF).
Of course, there will be tourists from abroad, for tourism is an important industry.
The local Christians, however, cannot celebrate, for they live under virtual “house arrest”.
Descended from those who first met and followed Christ, Palestinian Christians – along with their fellow Palestinians – are no longer welcome in their native land.
At the time, this had been forgotten or ignored, in the midst of rituals, regulations and political intrigue – a perennial problem.
His birthday has been celebrated in Bethlehem, ever since his birth, over 2,000 years ago.
This year, it cannot be celebrated – for “Security Reasons”, decreed by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF).
Of course, there will be tourists from abroad, for tourism is an important industry.
The local Christians, however, cannot celebrate, for they live under virtual “house arrest”.
Descended from those who first met and followed Christ, Palestinian Christians – along with their fellow Palestinians – are no longer welcome in their native land.