A big thumbs up on this column, Steve. We now live in a society that places great value on instant gratification. It seems to me that since hope contains a high degree of anticipation, instant gratification is an enemy of hope which always has an element of time connected to it.
And just a reminder for folks who don't share the Christian faith, the world needs your courage and conviction as well. Ahmed al Ahmed is an Australian Muslim shop owner who risked his life to stop the violence against his Jewish neighbors. If you don't ask WWJD (What Would Jesus Do?) we can always fall back on WWAD (What Would Ahmed Do?) with the recognition any of us may be called upon to be the right person at the right time.
Agreed. It is everyone’s responsibility to respond to antisemitism. It is inspiring and heroic for Mr. al Ahmed to do what he did and I praise him for it. There is a cemetery outside Jerusalem for the righteous, non-Jews who have earned their respect for bravery and standing up against antisemitism. Ahmed will certainly be offered a place there so his memory will always be a blessing to the Jewish people.
A big thumbs up on this column, Steve. We now live in a society that places great value on instant gratification. It seems to me that since hope contains a high degree of anticipation, instant gratification is an enemy of hope which always has an element of time connected to it.
And just a reminder for folks who don't share the Christian faith, the world needs your courage and conviction as well. Ahmed al Ahmed is an Australian Muslim shop owner who risked his life to stop the violence against his Jewish neighbors. If you don't ask WWJD (What Would Jesus Do?) we can always fall back on WWAD (What Would Ahmed Do?) with the recognition any of us may be called upon to be the right person at the right time.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bondi-beach-australia-shooting-hero-ahmed-al-ahmed-donations-recovery/
Agreed. It is everyone’s responsibility to respond to antisemitism. It is inspiring and heroic for Mr. al Ahmed to do what he did and I praise him for it. There is a cemetery outside Jerusalem for the righteous, non-Jews who have earned their respect for bravery and standing up against antisemitism. Ahmed will certainly be offered a place there so his memory will always be a blessing to the Jewish people.
Makes me wonder what you make of the Tucker Carlsons and Candace Owens of the world?