FIRST HOSTAGES RELEASED – humanity has finally triumphed… or has it?
Christians gave a prayer of relief as three innocent Israeli hostages, who became collateral damage to political leaders and their quest for power, were given their freedom. To finally see the relief and joy, not only of the families but the whole community, stirred the hearts of every onlooker. Humanity has finally triumphed… or has it?
ELATION AND MOURNING – A costly exercise to free 4 hostages in Gaza
How do we as believers deal with the tension caused by the extremes of elation and anguish? How do we contextualise the celebration of freedom while seeking comfort for the innocent who suffered? How do we justify the deaths of so many people, especially 64 guiltless children, as the price of freedom for 4 hostages.