Jerusalem Peacemaker Rodef Shalom Eliyahu McLean describes a heart-centered approach to peacemaking that takes into account the deep wounds of both Israelis and Palestinians.
Eliyahu McLean is the director of the Jerusalem Peacemakers, a group of religious leaders and grassroots peacebuilders in Jerusalem and the Holy Land. Eliyahu organizes monthly inter-religious Israeli-Palestinian peace gatherings in East and West Jerusalem and coordinates the Abrahamic Reunion, a group of Christian,... bio page »
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Is there any way that each side could find it in their hearts to pray for each other? It seems to me that prayer may help break down the walls built around the hearts and also open the door to forgiveness...
I feel like forgiveness always overcomes fear. However, it is hard to forgive with a wall around one's heart.
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