Vision of Hope Blog - December 2007 http://www.sellingavisionofhope.org Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:53:26 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.sellingavisionofhope.org/index.php?option=com_myblog&show=Are-Clean-Hands-Possible-In-a-World-So-Filled-With-DirtA.html&Itemid=99999999 The assassination of Benazir Bhutto filled me with sadness, and reminded me of the sense of hopelessness that permeates much of the world. <p>&nbsp;</p><p>I am not a student of Pakistan&#39;s history. And I have been made to understand, of late, that in the past, Mrs. Bhutto represented a mixed bag with respect to the aspirations of her people. Yes, there are persistent charges of corruption, and accusations that she supported the Taliban. But I can&#39;t believe that her legacy will be defined [...] Nissim Dahan transition from hate to hope http://www.sellingavisionofhope.org/index.php?option=com_myblog&show=The-Legitimacy-of-Belief.html&Itemid=99999999 Sometimes I wonder: What is harder, waging war, or making peace? <p>&nbsp;</p><p>Waging war is not all that easy. In war we kill, and die, and suffer the devastation of wartime injuries, both physical and psychological, not to mention the loss of national treasure. But to my mind, as hard as war is, making peace is that much harder. Why? In war, we fight for what we believe. And we all feel good about fighting for our beliefs. It gives us goose bumps just thinking about it.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Bu [...] Nissim Dahan religion common sense