Visit Jerusalem

I loved being there so much! i went with a christian organisation who’s main goal is building relationships in this very damaged part of the world. It’s pretty cool gettting to know people naturally as your white washing buildings instead of the usual small talk with strangers.

PEACE

If you’re Jewish (even just by blood)
you can go for free
www.birthrightisrael.com/
im planning on doing this after i graduate!

My roommate and I went to Jerusalem last year just for 3 days. Growing up this was one of my dreams, to actually see and walk where Jesus walked. But being there didn’t do anything for me. The Old City, where all the tourists go, is just so religious. It made me feel sick. I saw people praying to statues, kissing statues, kissing the ground, & touching old stones and buildings as if they were holy. I have a real problem with this. Sure these old buildings are interesting and historical and they can help us understand the world Christ lived in, but they’re not holy. God alone is holy. We need to be worshiping Him, not buildings and stones on this earth. God cares about our hearts, not our religion.

It’s amazing!

It’s a historical place seeing as so many people have fought over it & I think that it’s interesting how so many people find it holy. Many people go where they believe they can find God & if he is there in some way then all the better a reason for going.

Not least of all because I want to experience the power of active discrimination.

To think that the fact that just because I am not Jewish, I will be compelled (if not forced) to stay on one side of the road, use a certain restroom, and stay out of the nicer establishments.

Hate is such a powerful thing.

I hope this trip will empower me with the will to heal such rifts.

We are all God’s children.

The holiest city in the world?? Lots of sightseeing, interesting food & markets, and sooo much history!

i’m been connecting with my roots lately. feeling drawn back into judaism and the songs, prayers and traditions of my youth. it feels good, soothing, powerful. i think i would feel something powerful in jerusalem. i’d like to find out.

I’d still like to go here but I’m moving this goal to 43 places.