demanding justice.

I just finished up the weekly reading for one of my classes tonight and was struck by these words,

"In a situation where justice is no longer possible reconciliation can come only if some men accept injustice. There is no other way. But the very thought of it is abhorrent, for whatever else men are ready to forgo, justice, it would seem, is a permanent demand. This is, in fact, the root of nationalism. Only those in whom Christ lives can see the need to demand justice always for the other side and to accept injustice for themselves."

Denys Baly (taken from Whose Promised Land? The Continuing Crisis Over Israel and Palestine)

I have been so encouraged and convicted through this book. I know so many of you are currently incredibly busy with jobs, reading, families and simply life in general. HOWEVER, if you have ANY time I would definitely take the time to read this book. It has challenged so much of how I see this issue and has caused me to truly examine everything in light of scripture. It has also challenged me to see the importance of examining scripture CORRECTLY and the dire consequences that can happen when it is incorrectly interpreted.

As I told Dr. Greenham yesterday, "So much of my worldview has been shattered." His response, "It took this long?" (I've taken him for three classes).

Oh Dr. Greenham, that remark shows one of the many, many reasons why you are our favorite. ;)