Fadi Abdelhak

I am an writer and English teacher. My reflective posts on peace, democracy, and faith mirror my profound experiences in the US and the Middle East.

[Fadi Abdelhak @Omega12]

Of the three Mideastern religions, only Christianity in government and society can be trusted not to establish an order which excludes and downgrades others, or establish a theocracy, due to the positive content of the Gospel in this regard. Any violations are not biblical.

[Fadi Abdelhak @Omega12]

It’s difficult to make the case for peace to governments that are set in their own way, that are disinclined to strengthening International Law to resolve conflict and to intervene within a UN alliance, should global peace be threatened.

[Fadi Abdelhak @Omega12]

From the viewpoint of the conquerer, the conquest is justified, as it spreads his religion, begts him new lands, and a whole lot of illicit gains, but in fact, conquest is an evil, bringing great injustices to the conquered. It is the latter truth that deserves honor.

[Fadi Abdelhak @Omega12]

The past brings complexities and blood, burdens which bring down the greatest peoples that reject the salvation of the simple wisdoms and peace of modern civility.

[Fadi Abdelhak @Omega12]

A mind for peace is a mind for God. They who have education and religion, but are not peace-minded are unqualified humans.

[Fadi Abdelhak @Omega12]

Freedom is a status and a rank to be earned and defended. Her champions receive the respect and vows of others, and upon their shoulders falls the sacred responsibilty to uphold it.

[Fadi Abdelhak @Omega12]

A failed war is the perfect peace advocate, pointing out the great losses of all, making them regret their rash behavior, and realize the value of peace.

[Fadi Abdelhak @Omega12]

America's absolute support for Israel should come with leverage, which is part and parcel of any foreign assistance. How has the US used its leverage to prevent its leech from committing crimes against humanity? It has not. Therefore, America is a partner in Israeli crimes.

[Fadi Abdelhak @Omega12]

The United States must not be a party in the Middle East conflicts. If does commit that error, which it already has, to a great extent, it pays the same heavy price that the other parties must pay.

[Fadi Abdelhak @Omega12]

The unwise, those who have not opened their heart to receive and seek wisdom, are not necessarily the enemies of wisdom, but those that fight wisdom and attack its author, because of ulterior motives, are.

[Fadi Abdelhak @Omega12]

History has a way of burying those that don’t discern its darkness, that constantly invite it into the midst of their presence.

[Fadi Abdelhak @Omega12]

A person of a sound mind, having experienced the failure of Levantine war, realizes that the land belongs to all its peoples who should treat one another with love, respect, and fairness.

[Fadi Abdelhak @Omega12]

The most powerful leaders of the Mideast and their backers have chosen drastic war after war, consequently worsening the situation, having rejcted persistent peace efforts and conflict management.

[Fadi Abdelhak @Omega12]

The military has a one-track mind. Even the best soldiers do not qualify to make peace and war decisions, or to render advice on whether a war should be waged.

[Fadi Abdelhak @Omega12]

I notice that preachers focus much more on forgiveness than they do on justice, even though the Bible supports both,

[Fadi Abdelhak @Omega12]

God’s Spirit is mysterious to us, not to Him. We cannot discover Him completely, but partially, through the reveals of the Scriptures. His mysteries are not for us to solve.

[Fadi Abdelhak @Omega12]

How inspired is the song writer, penning charming lyrics, how blessed is the song composer, putting enrapturing notes to lyrics, and how jubilant is the performer, infusing their spirit into the song, delighting the audience.

[Fadi Abdelhak @Omega12]

Forgiveness comes from a place of peace, love, faith, and compassion. Forgiveness is possible only thus, making it special.

[Fadi Abdelhak @Omega12]

Man is not bound by religious and ideological teachings that bring physical destruction to others and spiritual destruction to oneself.

[Fadi Abdelhak @Omega12]

Psalm 127 rings true, “Unless the Lord build the house, in vain do they build.” I submit to you that God’s will and way, His foundation, is peace. Since God’s peace is not the foundation in the Mideast, indeed neither is God Himself present in the hearts, it crumbles.