Truth and Reconciliation in the Middle East
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To: mpilo@iafrica.com, info@tutu.org
Subject: Truth and Reconciliation in the Middle East
Dear Bishop Tutu,
You were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for your role as a unifying leader in the campaign to resolve the problem of apartheid in South Africa. Your dedication to non-violent conflict resolution and your commitment to human rights and democracy stand as an example to the world.
We believe you have the depth of insight and the personal experience needed to help President Obama attain his goal of peace in the Middle East. President Obama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize as a symbol of his message for change and hope for what he can achieve. .There is arguably no more important place where he can justify this honor than by accomplishing peace between two proud nations: the Israelis and the Palestinians.
As Einstein so aptly put it and as you know, “you can’t solve problems with the same thinking that created them.” A two state solution has been presented as the solution for peace between Israelis and Palestinians since the day the State of Israel was created. It didn’t work then and it will only work now if we add the essential component of forgiveness.
You know personally, the power of forgiveness in reaching true reconciliation. In the spirit of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in South Africa, the Power of Peace challenges you, President Obama, Prime Minister Netanyahu, Palestinian Authority Leader Abbas and former President Mandela to immediately convene a Truth and Reconciliation Commission in the Middle East.
In the same profoundly straightforward and honest way as happened in South Africa; the millions of Israeli Jews and Palestinians need to acknowledge each others suffering, admit to one another's past transgressions and focus on forgiveness for the future.
Without forgiveness, there will continue to be begrudging negotiations subject to interpretation. Without forgiveness, when the first party makes a wrong turn, both sides will retreat to their rhetoric and history with neither side really believing that we each deserve dignity, a place to call our own and peace for our children.
A two-state solution in absence of true forgiveness will not bring real peace to the Middle East.
Please join us in our goal.
Yours truly,
Power of Peace
Your Name
Your Organization
123 Your St.
Yousville, YO 12345
Phone: (123)456-7890
Fax: (123)456-7890x123
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To: mpilo@iafrica.com, info@tutu.org
Subject: Truth and Reconciliation in the Middle East
Dear Bishop Tutu,
You were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for your role as a unifying leader in the campaign to resolve the problem of apartheid in South Africa. Your dedication to non-violent conflict resolution and your commitment to human rights and democracy stand as an example to the world.
We believe you have the depth of insight and the personal experience needed to help President Obama attain his goal of peace in the Middle East. President Obama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize as a symbol of his message for change and hope for what he can achieve. .There is arguably no more important place where he can justify this honor than by accomplishing peace between two proud nations: the Israelis and the Palestinians.
As Einstein so aptly put it and as you know, “you can’t solve problems with the same thinking that created them.” A two state solution has been presented as the solution for peace between Israelis and Palestinians since the day the State of Israel was created. It didn’t work then and it will only work now if we add the essential component of forgiveness.
You know personally, the power of forgiveness in reaching true reconciliation. In the spirit of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in South Africa, the Power of Peace challenges you, President Obama, Prime Minister Netanyahu, Palestinian Authority Leader Abbas and former President Mandela to immediately convene a Truth and Reconciliation Commission in the Middle East.
In the same profoundly straightforward and honest way as happened in South Africa; the millions of Israeli Jews and Palestinians need to acknowledge each others suffering, admit to one another's past transgressions and focus on forgiveness for the future.
Without forgiveness, there will continue to be begrudging negotiations subject to interpretation. Without forgiveness, when the first party makes a wrong turn, both sides will retreat to their rhetoric and history with neither side really believing that we each deserve dignity, a place to call our own and peace for our children.
A two-state solution in absence of true forgiveness will not bring real peace to the Middle East.
Please join us in our goal.
Yours truly,
Power of Peace
Your Name
Your Organization
123 Your St.
Yousville, YO 12345
Phone: (123)456-7890
Fax: (123)456-7890x123
Personal Statement
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