I consider one of the greatest threats to our existence on this planet the massive polarizing of thought that is spreading throughout the world. Too often, people embrace ideologies that separate them from their fellow human beings and leave no room for critical thinking. We see this most clearly with political parties, but also in religion, the class structure, and even in our schools. When I do meet people who have been liberated from this narrow way of thinking, it gives me hope. There is no doubt here in Jordan an almost unanimous anti-Israeli sentiment. This seems obvious as most people who live here are Palestinians who were kicked out of their country many years ago. Even the small Christian community here fights for Palestine. So you have to admire when out of all that hatred and sadness, a Palestinian can still admire a beautiful Israeli made piggy bank. The photos above were taken at the home of a friend. The letter was hanging on the wall above the bank. It's these small things that help us see through the haze of what separates us to the fundamental truth of life: we are are human beings with the same hopes and desires, fighting our way through an often cruel world.
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