Discussion on Gaza and Moral Responsibility

Three incidents in recent days exposed the moral

bankruptcy of our world today. Mark Ruffalo called out

genocide and apartheid in Gaza and those enabling it.

He was accused of antisemitism, yet another weaponization

of that charge to silence those who speak out.

Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Zur

released Natza, featuring the Israeli military and

intelligence insiders describing how civilian deaths were

knowingly accepted in attacks on Gaza.

And the response? Uproar in Israel, even the Israeli cultural minister

calling them traitors, and he sought to revoke their

citizenship.

And singer Macklemore was dropped from the remaining US dates of

Ed Sheeran's tour after saying, "Free Palestine."

Now, do you see the pattern? Instead of going after those responsible

for the

killing, starvation, and destruction, we go after those who

expose it. Friends, saying no to genocide

should not require courage. It should be basic humanity.

And while these voices have paid a price for speaking out,

let us remember where extraordinary courage has been displayed.

Palestinians have endured this genocide while speaking its

truth to the world and have been doubted, dismissed,

and even demonized for doing so for far too long.

History will remember who committed these crimes, who enabled

them, and who remained silent,

and it will remember who spoke.

Gaza has indeed become the moral compass of our world, and I wish

more faith leaders, pastors, and theologians would find the courage to

speak as well. For scripture says, "Speak

out for those who cannot speak, and take no part in the

unfaithful works of darkness, but instead expose

them."

This is not the time for silence.