Deal Hudson in this post on Inside Catholic has put up a video from the BBC, reminding us of the human rights violations in Jerusalem. With the March for Life on Friday, it’s good to be reminded that the culture of life requires work for the promotion of the dignity of all human life. The disgraceful treatment of Palestinians is one of many such life issues.
If we, as a society, can be indifferent to the abuse before our eyes, to people who can put a voice to their suffering, is it any wonder that we are indifferent to abortion?
I have many political disagreements with Deal Hudson, but I appreciate his support for the suffering Palestinian people, when most Americans turn a blind eye.
Americans are doing more than turning a blind eye; Americans are providing cover.
Indeed.
Notice how few comments there are here, as compared to a debate over health care, or over abortion.
And yet this is the issue that most roils the Muslim world, believe me. (I have lived among Third World Muslims; I know whereof I speak.Jerusalem is vital for their religious sensibilities.)
This issue and the others related to it are what are likely to send the Israeli bombs flying at the Iranian nuclear facilities.
Digby
Yes, it is sad at how little actual attention this very important issue is. One of the things I always point out is: if you can’t look to actual suffering before your eyes, and admit there is a problem which needs to be dealt with, then why do you expect people to speak out about hidden suffering (such as abortion?) The fact that people can be indifferent to something they can see explains why we are indifferent to so much more.
I do know some people from time to time wake up to what is going on in Israel. Usually, it takes people to actually visit the Holy Land and to see first hand what hardships the people who live their face. It’s very difficult to believe, and yet here we are.