Author Archives: fatherdave

The Syrian people have spoken and they want to keep Assad!

Posted on June 19, 2014 by fatherdave

I did not vote for Bashar Al-Assad. I didn’t vote in the Syrian elections at all because I am not Syrian! If I had been Syrian I don’t know if I would have voted for Assad. I really didn’t take … Continue reading →

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Understanding the war in Syria – a sketch video

Posted on June 9, 2014 by fatherdave

This is an engaging attempt to explain the violence in Syria, if a little simplistic. I would question it at two points. Firstly, I’m not convinced that the Syrian war ever did start as a purely democratic uprising. I suspect … Continue reading →

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Boxing in the streets of Syria

Posted on May 26, 2014 by fatherdave

It’s been a long time in production but here it is – the video that I’ve been yearning to share with you since returning from our peace mission: “Boxing in the Streets of Syria” My plan is to use this video … Continue reading →

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Syria – every story has two sides

Posted on May 25, 2014 by fatherdave

“Silver Water: Syria Self-Portrait” is a movie that recently debuted at the Cannes film festival in Paris – the only Arab film in the fest’s official selection. The movie documents human-rights abuses allegedly carried out by Syrian government forces in the city of … Continue reading →

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Mairead Maguire reports on the 2014 Peace Pilgrimage to Syria

Posted on May 7, 2014 by fatherdave

I’ve had the privilege of joining Mairead and her team on both of her recent visits to Syria. She is an inspiring leader whose wisdom is only overshadowed by her humility. What follows is her personal report of our April 2014 mission. … Continue reading →

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Syria in the spotlight on Sputnik!

Posted on May 5, 2014 by fatherdave

Recently it was my great privilege to join my friend John Shipton as guests on ‘Sputnik’ – RT’s wonderful current affairs show, hosted by George Galloway and his partner Gayatri. George is a real mentor to me. I remember asking him … Continue reading →

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Why the Syrian rebellion may soon collapse like a house of cards!

Posted on April 25, 2014 by fatherdave

I have just returned from Syria. Over the space of a couple of days our group drove from Damascus to Lattakia to Homs and back to Damascus – all without harassment or signs of imminent violence. The contrast with my … Continue reading →

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Is Turkey gearing up for open war on Syria?

Posted on April 4, 2014 by fatherdave

Below is the recording and transcript of the recently leaked phone conversation between two high-ranking Turkish military officers, discussing a possible false-flag operation that would initiate open warfare against Syria! If you’re not familiar with the ‘false flag’ concept, think … Continue reading →

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What if Syria happened in London?

Posted on March 7, 2014 by fatherdave

I have cried every time I’ve watched this video. I don’t know what that says about me. Perhaps, having three lovely daughters myself, these scenes of a young girl growing up touch something deep in me. Even so, this is … Continue reading →

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Syrian Archbishop says the US, Britain and France are “Screwing Us”!

Posted on March 3, 2014 by fatherdave

It was only a day ago that a Muslim friend asked me “why aren’t the Christians of Syria speaking out more about rebel atrocities?” The truth is that they are speaking out but nobody is listening, and the strong language … Continue reading →

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