Comments on: I against my brother. I and my brother against my cousin. I, my brother, and my cousin against the world (Arab Proverb)

By: Karina Pinella

Karina Pinella — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 02:12:35 +0000

If each person were to truly accept full responsibility for his or her action and practice empathy, we would have less anger and envy. Recall when the question posed to famous authors, “What’s wrong with the world?” G.K. Chesterton wrote to say, “I am.” How true. Imagine if people stopped blaming others for their own demise . . .

By: Ellen Hawley

Ellen Hawley — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 14:59:15 +0000

I wouldn’t rule out changing ourselves–we do need to–but we need to change our governments as well. Because they can take us to war even when a majority of their people oppose it. Because they can stir up old hatreds that seem to lie all too close to the surface, turning cousin against cousin. Unless we do both, we are trapped.

By: ranu802

ranu802 — Sat, 11 Jul 2020 16:59:38 +0000

I find hatred and jealousy go hand in hand. There are many reasons for jealousy which transforms into hatred. In school it’s a fight between the smart and not smart. I’ve witnessed it several times, though I thought it was silly, the ones involved took it seriously.
Then there are politicians who fight tooth and nail against his /her opponent. Under these circumstances love has very little chance.
I do like the idea of spreading love but 21st century is clearly failing in this area.

By: lensdailydiary

lensdailydiary — Sat, 11 Jul 2020 16:39:00 +0000

We are made in the image of God and so should respect all as individuals, leaving tribalism behind. That is the most powerful statement for me. Nice post.

By: Gehad Gamal

Gehad Gamal — Sat, 11 Jul 2020 16:22:25 +0000

Reblogged this on BRAINCHILD and commented: Spot-on my friend! We should dispose of hatred and tribalism as human beings and as Arabs. We are meant to be different.