…that I don’t give enough reflection to the reality and comlexity of events happening in the mid-east. And while I could hide behind the nearness of violence in my own neighborhood, the reality is my heart choses apathy because it is just easier. “O Lord, change my heart.”

So I’m glad for the reminder of reality in Palestine & Lebanon from guys like Samer Farhat and Eddie Ekmekji. As Samer says:

Sadly, the analysts on CNN think the most important question is, “What will this do to our gas prices?” Are you freaking kidding me? Palestinians in Gaza can’t get food, electricity, and clean water and these clowns are worried about the potential rise in gas prices?

I respect them for not choosing apathy about a region that impacts them personally. I respect them more for inviting others like myself, through the blogosphere, to stay engaged in the global reality of the world we live in, instead of merely creating a local world that escapes any global reality.

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