Tag Archives: Father Dave

Being a Christian in Syria is a vocation!

Posted on October 29, 2013 by fatherdave

There is a wonderful blend of realism and hope in this interview with  Father Sammour. Certainly the work of the ‘Jesuit Refugee Service’ is something to give thanks to God for.  Father Sammour’s reflections remind me of the words of … Continue reading →

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Syrian Patriarch says that Christians are being targeted!

Posted on October 26, 2013 by fatherdave

Gregarios III was our host in Lebanon and Syria earlier this year. He has been an outstanding example of Christian leadership throughout the current crisis. Rather than hide out in his palace in the (relative) safety of Beirut, the Melkite … Continue reading →

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Middle East Turmoil and the Disintegration of a Nation State

Posted on October 9, 2013 by fatherdave

The following paper by Professor Bill Stanley is as comprehensive as it is informative.  Bill covers everything from the tragedy in Syrian to the refugee problem in Lebanon to the history of Western intervention in Iran! Reading it, I am … Continue reading →

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Mother Agnes highlights problems in the official videos of the Ghouta gas attacks

Posted on October 7, 2013 by fatherdave

As Mother Agnes says in the interview, these videos became quite an obsession for her. Apparently she locked herself in a hotel room and studied them for days on end, highlighting inconsistencies and other signs of fabrication. The responses to … Continue reading →

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The Grand Mufti of Syria forgives those who killed his son!

Posted on October 1, 2013 by fatherdave

Dr Hassoun is one of the most impressive men I have ever met. Certainly no one has ever made a ‘first impression’ on me like this man did. I had the privilege of being Dr Hassoun’s guest at the Umayyad Mosque … Continue reading →

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Archbishop of Russia tells Obama to get his hands off Syria!

Posted on September 27, 2013 by fatherdave

While the media focuses its attention on tensions between Obama and Putin and the other key political players in the Syrian drama, the role of the church continues to be ignored! Never before in the history of the world, so … Continue reading →

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Human-shields hold their ground in Damascus

Posted on September 19, 2013 by fatherdave

Here’s a subject that is close to my own heart – the deployment of human shields in Damascus. Thank you to my friend, Franklin Lamb, who has joined these brave souls on the front line at Qasioun Mountain, most of whom … Continue reading →

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Human Shields gather in Damascus

Posted on September 9, 2013 by fatherdave

It may be that human shields are the last hope of preventing World War III. Certainly I am seriously looking into joining the faithful in Damascus. According to my friend, Franklin Lamb, it’s become a race against the clock. Which … Continue reading →

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Mairead Maguire: Give Peace in Syria a Chance!

Posted on September 7, 2013 by fatherdave

More words of inspiration and strength from my friend and Captain in the Good Fight, Mairead Maguire. Every time I look at this picture of Mairead wearing my US Civil War battle hat I am reminded of the role that … Continue reading →

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12 Reasons why the US should NOT attack Syria

Posted on September 4, 2013 by fatherdave

This is an excellent and well-argued offering from my friend, Dr Chandra Muzaffar.  Is is any coincidence that church leaders (from the Pope on down) and human-rights activists worldwide are united in their stance opposing US military intervention in Syria?  … Continue reading →

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