In the News–A Spiritual Perspective July 4, 2011 Issue

Peace in the Middle East: What your prayers can do

By Rosalie E. Dunbar, News Editor

Given the long-lasting stalemate in the Middle East, it may be difficult to engage with the debate going on between the United States and Israel over their differing views on how to restart the peace process. But the reality “on the ground” is that the ground underneath existing agreements is shifting—rapidly. 

For example Egypt, which is no longer under Hosni Mubarak’s rule, has reopened a border crossing into the Palestinian territories. Under Mubarak, the crossing was opened only at fairly limited times. Israel fears that terrorists will use this increased access to bring weapons and militants into the territories. Establishing new contacts and ultimately new agreements with Egypt is essential to maintaining stability in the region. And even though the quest for human rights in North Africa and other Arab countries may not directly touch Israel, the changes in the region are leading to a different political configuration. It could even be one that is more accepting of Israel’s existence and progress.

For these reasons alone, prayer for peace in the region and within Israel’s borders is essential. This is a time when spiritual thinkers can support God’s guidance of events, thwart the efforts of those who cherish instability and war, and open the way for a much more stable environment for everyone.

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