Bless you all for sharing this wonderful song. Comfort is sorely needed for so many during such times of upheaval, occupation, guilt and stress. Just as Melchisidek Met Abraham and took the tithe of the land as his recompense as the King of Salem after such a time of warring, we , today receive the tithe of war of a different nature, inheriting heartsickness, grief and sadness, strife anxiety and shame for not being stewards for Godliness over greediness and selfishness. No More fighting in the Holy land, Thanks for being the peace, from which peace is derived.
If it were only so simple! A beautiful song, a pious wish. We now know that the Palestinians are the descendants of the ancient Hebrews who stayed on the land instead of going into exile. The war is indeed fratricide.
wonderful music! great message–very inspiring!! i’d only offer one prayer–that all land is holy; that there is no place where the words of this song aren’t applicable. may this prayer-full song be realized throughout the globe, with each of us recognizing the sacredness of ourselves, each other, and all of life.
The song is amazing. It touched me so deeply, I think I made the mistake of assuming most others would be similarly moved. And I couldn’t resist sending it to people I know.
Trouble is, they are mostly right wind thinkers, even though they like to avoid all politics and don’t shove it in my face. I guess they felt I did that very thing by sharing Rob Katz’ vision with them. One responded with a harsh right wing lecture, the others never even answered. I suspect I shocked them since I also usually don’t talk politics with them, either.
Maybe I need more empathy and compassion toward the opposing view, though I thought that this song was an exception that could bring some reconciliation and coming together. I’m not sure what to do now, what to say to them, and how not to feel bad about my whole action. I can’t help but feel somewhat discouraged, and would appreciate comments and feedback.
What often saddens me the most is when people react to a message like “For the Sake of Father Abraham” as if the song and video take a particular side, other than the side that says “No More Fighting.” When Protestant and Catholic mothers from Northern Ireland traveled around the United States on a “forgiveness” tour, they were honest about their situation, saying that forgiveness might come some day, but the job of the moment was to stop the killing. All sides had histories of great harm they could talk about, terrible stories of murder and mayhem, but until all sides could envision a future in which the other existed, even if that vision was far from perfect, the fighting would continue. This song by Rob Katz is simply a cry from deep inside the hearts of all those who have suffered, saying “enough!”
I’m sorry that you’ve had both a negative reaction from one and silence from others. I’m not surprised, though. As a person who has had to “come out” in a variety of ways, I’ve learned that sometimes people you thought would stick with you no matter what, won’t. Others who you never expected to become closer to you, do. In the end, I don’t regret letting people know the real me. And that me agrees with Rob, we’ve had enough fighting.
,raig, thanks so much for your support. You really understood my experience, and I needed that now. Despite my pain at the non-acceptance from my friends, I believe that the song itself is likely to touch a deep place in those who hear it. So, I am now actually very glad I sent it, after all. I believe it can ultimately do more good than harm to put forth what moves my heart in earnest.
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Thanks, Craig. What a great song! Thanks for sharing it.
really hit a sore spot…..tells it like it is……..thanks for sending it
Bless you all for sharing this wonderful song. Comfort is sorely needed for so many during such times of upheaval, occupation, guilt and stress. Just as Melchisidek Met Abraham and took the tithe of the land as his recompense as the King of Salem after such a time of warring, we , today receive the tithe of war of a different nature, inheriting heartsickness, grief and sadness, strife anxiety and shame for not being stewards for Godliness over greediness and selfishness. No More fighting in the Holy land, Thanks for being the peace, from which peace is derived.
If it were only so simple! A beautiful song, a pious wish. We now know that the Palestinians are the descendants of the ancient Hebrews who stayed on the land instead of going into exile. The war is indeed fratricide.
wonderful music! great message–very inspiring!! i’d only offer one prayer–that all land is holy; that there is no place where the words of this song aren’t applicable. may this prayer-full song be realized throughout the globe, with each of us recognizing the sacredness of ourselves, each other, and all of life.
The song is amazing. It touched me so deeply, I think I made the mistake of assuming most others would be similarly moved. And I couldn’t resist sending it to people I know.
Trouble is, they are mostly right wind thinkers, even though they like to avoid all politics and don’t shove it in my face. I guess they felt I did that very thing by sharing Rob Katz’ vision with them. One responded with a harsh right wing lecture, the others never even answered. I suspect I shocked them since I also usually don’t talk politics with them, either.
Maybe I need more empathy and compassion toward the opposing view, though I thought that this song was an exception that could bring some reconciliation and coming together. I’m not sure what to do now, what to say to them, and how not to feel bad about my whole action. I can’t help but feel somewhat discouraged, and would appreciate comments and feedback.
Shira Kay
Shira,
What often saddens me the most is when people react to a message like “For the Sake of Father Abraham” as if the song and video take a particular side, other than the side that says “No More Fighting.” When Protestant and Catholic mothers from Northern Ireland traveled around the United States on a “forgiveness” tour, they were honest about their situation, saying that forgiveness might come some day, but the job of the moment was to stop the killing. All sides had histories of great harm they could talk about, terrible stories of murder and mayhem, but until all sides could envision a future in which the other existed, even if that vision was far from perfect, the fighting would continue. This song by Rob Katz is simply a cry from deep inside the hearts of all those who have suffered, saying “enough!”
I’m sorry that you’ve had both a negative reaction from one and silence from others. I’m not surprised, though. As a person who has had to “come out” in a variety of ways, I’ve learned that sometimes people you thought would stick with you no matter what, won’t. Others who you never expected to become closer to you, do. In the end, I don’t regret letting people know the real me. And that me agrees with Rob, we’ve had enough fighting.
,raig, thanks so much for your support. You really understood my experience, and I needed that now. Despite my pain at the non-acceptance from my friends, I believe that the song itself is likely to touch a deep place in those who hear it. So, I am now actually very glad I sent it, after all. I believe it can ultimately do more good than harm to put forth what moves my heart in earnest.
Shira