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Israel - The Frontline Is Everywhere, page 11
by Lloyd Howell
In Conclusion
Overall, the Task Force, in its short three weeks, made contacts on many levels and some truly exceptional people were found, not all mentioned above. Although attracting fewer than hoped for, about 10,000 people, the rally was deemed a success by the IIFWP organizers.
As for myself, I learned and experienced many things on my brief trip to the Land of the Prophets, Priests and Messiah some of which were recorded above. I met the limitations of today’s religions and their followers and also met some of my own limitations. I saw how badly intermediaries are needed; people who could steer the antagonists to reconciliation and appreciation. I saw the need for vision and leadership.
One of my conclusions is that making ’peace’ is not like buying ’fast food’. It is a ’process’ more like making fine wine - one that requires the investment of sweat and tears and sometimes life itself.
Inshallah [Muslim expression meaning ’God willing’]. Amen [Hebrew for ’so be it’].
Lloyd Howell has a Bachelors degree in Engineering and a Masters degree in Religious Education. Torn between several worlds he attempts to juggle his professions of Engineer, Peace Ambassador and minister while not neglecting his family. He can be reached at howell.fam@verizon.net.
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