Nine things pastors can do besides pray for Gaza
The conflict in Gaza occupies hearts and minds right now. I know you’re praying for peace. But how else can a faith leader respond? So often we feel forced to choose a side. Are you pro-Israeli or pro-Palestinian? The topic always seems to boil down to this question which (reasonably enough) results in paralysis.
When I pitched my book (Chasing the Divine in the Holy Land) to Bill Eerdmans Jr., he quipped: “Remember that Christians don’t like to read about the Holy Land. They only like to argue about it.” Zing!
Yet, there is so much more for faith communities to do than argue. I continue to believe that one of the most valuable aspects of life together is the opportunity for vigorous study and discussion—whether in Sunday morning adult classes, evening forums, midweek supper & study events, or some other venue.
