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Philip Verghese ‘Ariel’ (P V Ariel) the Knol Author: Some Info about myself and the wonderful place called: knol.google .com

(A Write-up about the knol author P V Ariel)

A write-up about myself and some writing experiences here at knol and elsewhere.

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Introduction: 

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at my school days

A knol Author from Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.  A follower of Jesus Christ.  A freelance writer/poet  And an Editor of a bi-monthly magazine.  Born and brought in Kerala, A southern state in India. Now based at Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh, yet another southern state in India.
My work has appeared in newspapers, weeklies, magazines and on the web, mainly on Christian religion and the Bible. I was a reporter and contributor for Malayalam weeklies and magazine mostly of Christian publications. I am a regular contributor to the web since 2007, and now regularly contribute to the Google's Knol pages.

Education and Childhood Memories:

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My Basic education was in Malayalam, a popular regional language in Kerala, one of India's southern states.  I have completed my Pre -University  education in English from St. Aloysius College, Edathua, Kerala, and  finished higher studies from Osmania University Hyderabad and Ranchi university). I have secured my Postgraduate diploma in Journalism from The Rajendra Prasad Institute of Mass Communication (Bhavan’s College) in Hyderabad.

I was an avid reader in my early days, and many of my Knols capture the memories of this time.
My Mother
As an example, you can read A Brief Memoir of My Mother. Saramma Verghese.  She was my source of inspiration in my writings, especially on my spiritual writings she had a great influence.
A knol on How I got my pen name "Ariel" and my encounter with a famous Malayalalam Poet and writer are some of my early experiences in my writing life. Read more here


Translations:


I have translated some of the books and articles  of prominent authors in the English language into the Malayalam language.  Few of them are given below:
Dr. Woodrow Kroll: (President, Back to the Bible, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA), A popular speaker at such conference as 'The Cove", Bibletown and Word of Life'.  Author of numerous magazine articles and books  including  '7 Secrets to Spiritual Success, 'Empowered to Prayer'  "Giants of the Old Testament" etc). Read More Here.
Wesley L. Duewel:  A former president of OMS International. A missionary to India for 25 years, is also the author of 'Ablaze for God', Heroes of the Holy Life (Ebook, ePub) More God, More Power, Revival Fire etc.
John MacArthur: A well known author and preacher, President of  "Grace to You"  Ministries, and  Masters College and Seminary, Sun Valley, CA). He has authored more than 30 books, including fifteen volumes of the 'MacArthur New Testament Commentary', Charismatic Chaos, Signs and Wonders Speaking and scores of articles and study guides.
 

Web and other Blog Writings:


I also write and blog at different sites on present political situation and on Christian spiritual articles:
Also write at different Social Web Sites, like twitter, facebook, orkut, digg, delicious etc..
I also contribute to several secular news weeklies and newspapers like, The Week, The Sunday Indian, Outlook, India Today etc.
I authored many Christian Spiritual articles especially in the Malayalam language; and also composed about 60 Christian spiritual songs and poems.  Few selected ones can read here at my knol Malayalam Directory. I am also the recipient of many literary prizes.


My  Malayalam Writings and Malayalam Knol Directory:


I have created a new Malayalam Directory of my knols:
Here you can read few of my Malayalam writings, and also some of the translations of prominent knol authors like Peter Baskerville, Shastri JC Philip, Gust MEES and others.
Few of them you can read here. Peter Baskerville’s coffee Knol into the Malayalam language.  Read More Here:
A Recent one on this line is an invitation knol  to  my  fellow Malayalees (persons who know the Malayalam language—or known as Keralites). It can be read here നിങ്ങള്‍ക്കും ഒരു നോള്‍ എഴുത്തുകാരനാകാം... (You Too Can Become a Knol Author...)
I also started translating a knol series on Computer basics written by Gust MEES and Knol Publishing Guild (KPG)
More of my Malayalam Knols can read here: Malayalam Knol Directory.
 


A Word  About My Involvement with Google's Knol:


Though I have joined knol on September 23rd 2008 I was inactive for quite sometime and recently I started contributing again and it’s really interesting and encouraging to interact with people here, though I had some unpleasant experiences with few, but that was a blessing in disguise and it helped me to go further with more vigor and enthusiasm. And within a short span I could make it to the ‘Top Viewed Author Award’ list and could make comments and reviews to the other authors at knol.  I now introduce and encourage my friends and other contacts to join this community called KNOL  Though knol is still in its infancy thousands of contributors are already joined and it is a fast growing website to acquire genuine and trustworthy information about anything in this universe.  There is a good response to my call and few are already here with their knols on my invitation and doing a tremendous job here.
I take this opportunity to invite my other friends and readers to actively involve here at knol as well as to tell about this to their friends and relatives.  Knol is a wonderful place to air your knowledge, views on any subject.
Read More @ this knol My Official. Bio-knol
           


A Word About My Writing Experience:

              

The role of the Hindu newspaper describes some new experiences I had after leaving my native place. As I have mentioned in one of these Knols, I slowly shifted my writing from Malayalam to English. A good number of my works were published in the print media, and have procured many literary prizes for my writings.  My work has appeared in newspapers, weeklies, magazines and on the web, mainly on the Christian religion and the subjects related to the Bible. I have also concentrated on subjects like current affairs, social problems and politics with many of my political articles appearing in different print media. Some of them can be read at this link here at knol. Some of my Write-ups (Published and unpublished) - Part I

Before joining Knol I was an active member and source/content producer for the site called Associatedcontent.com (AC).  I really enjoyed being with people there and had good rapport with many co-writers there.  From AC, I secured a good number of contacts in the writing field and I still maintains those relationships.  Two of the AC authors interviewed me. My first interview was with Mr. Donald Pennington of USA. Donald is an active member and source/content producer/contributor at AC, and a top 1000 and Hot 500 badge holder. Read more @ this link about that interview. Ladies and gentlemen P.V.Ariel
Another interview was published at AC by another Associated content writer Sheryl Young. She is a well known Jewish author and freelance writer and a three time Amy Foundation “Roaring Lambs” Writing Award Winner. She is also a Concerned Women for America 2002 Special Projects Award recipient. Sheryl is the Author of the book “What Every Christian Should Know About The Jewish People” Read more @ this link. Sheryl Young

New Developments (latest achievements) At Knol:


My latest achievement at Knol was the knol titled "The fascinating story of philately" With the support and guidance of a prestigious knol group called  Knol Publishing Guild  (KPG), this Knol got the  “Top Pick Knol Award".


 



My Official Bio Knol  also received this prestigious award in that way.

This knol too procured the "Top Pick Knol Award" recently and this knol's page views increased tremendously. Please do have a look at it and post your comments ratings, suggestions etc  at its comment column. Here is the link:  Tree knol
One of my joint venture too procured this badge:
Indian Knol Authors and Visitors Bulletin Board  This knol is a Discussion Board for Knols on India and Knols in Indian Languages.  Here the Indian readers and authors can air their views, comments and suggestions about knols on India and knols in Indian languages.



I recenly Jointly co-authored few knols on KNOL:
Trending Knols This knol identifies the knols having high Page Views on a Day/week.  It makes easy for the readers to check the popular new knols. 


This Knol identifies knol authors with potential to reach 100,000 page views in the next month and present them to knol author community.  It encourage the potential authors to put some extra effort to reach the target.



Knol Author News  This knol highlights and discuss the major news events happening daily in the web world, especially the new developments and achievements taking place at knol platform.

Breaking Inf...
In this knol you can read about the latest news and other developments happening around the world. Any one can contribute to this knol. This is under the Moderate Collaboration mode. Your are invited to contribute to it. Have A Happy News Reading here.

I am presently working on the translation of Dr. Woodrow Kroll's book "I Want To Go To Heaven When I Die"  -- one of the most popular books in English. He is now translating the same into the Malayalam language.  The same can read at this link:
എന്റെ മരണ ശേഷം എനിക്ക് സ്വര്‍ഗ്ഗത്തില്‍ പോകണം (I Want To Go To Heaven When I Die)
This book is translated into different Indian and foreign languages and is a widely circulated book on Gospel Message.

I Joined  Knol Author Discussion Group @ Linkedin.  Serious and heated debates/discussions are going on about the Knol Future, Plagiarism and many other issues related to Google's knol.com..


Future Plans:


I am planning to continue to translate some more useful and top ranked author's Knols into the Malayalam language for the growing Malayalam speaking community at Knol.

A Word of  Thanks:


Let me takes this opportunity to express my heartfelt thanks to the Knol team members, my co-authors, readers, commentators, reviewers and all other supporters and well wishers.
I am very much indebted to few of them for their relentless support and guidance. I would like to note few such names here:   Dr. Johnson C Philip (who introduced me to knol), Prof.  Narayana Rao KVSS, Peter Baskerville, Murry Shohat , Jagadeesh M Nambiar, Gust MEES, Garry Jenkins, Patrick LAHAYE,  Eric Clausen  Moharram Khalifa and of  course the KPG team.



Let me take this time to Wish you all a Happy, prosperous, purposeful and God centered Happy knoling New Year 2010.
                                                        
With Best Regards,
Yours lovingly,

P V Ariel, Secunderabad, India.

Contact Info:

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Email: pvarielATGmail DOT Com


Some of My Important Links to Visit

For further info about me and some of  my write-ups. Please do visit  the following links:

A WRITER IS BORN WITH A NEW NAME
The role of the Hindu newspaper
Some of my Write-ups (Published and unpublished) - Part I
Ladies and gentlemen P.V.Ariel
Sheryl Young
My First Master Piece
Breaking Informative and Interesting News from Around the World
http://knol.google.com/k/p-v-ariel/global-warming-a-feedback-to-a-cover/12c8mwhnhltu7/167

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Knol Page Picture credit:  Melanie R. Jordan: http:sunloverpublishing.com 




My Early Experience with My Writings

A Pleasant Memory With A Great Poet

(A Little Writer is Born)

My Early Experience with my writing carrier. Some pleasant memories of my childhood days and my most valuable moments with my mentor, world renowned evangelist and writer and hymn writer M C Cherian Sir of Madurai. Please read on..

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Some of the co- writer's write-ups put my memory back to my school days, Yes, it happened when I was in my 6th or 7th grade.
 I was an avid reader and whatever comes to hand, I read. Newspapers, weeklies, magazines and books were my favorites. In our village (Valanjavttom, near Thiruvalla, Kerala) there was a library Called Gandhiji Smaaraka (memorial) Library, I was a regular visitor and borrower of books from this library. I read many of the books novels short stories and poems of many major writers of the Malayalam language.
A photograph taken when M E Cherian Sir
 visited the Bahrain Brethren Assembly in1975.  MEC Sitting in the Middle
Credit: bahrainbrethren.com.© bahrainbrethren.com.
  
Malayalam newspaper's Kathukal (letters) column attracted me a lot and I started sending letters to this column. Immediately after sending letters to the newspapers I eagerly wait for the next day's paper to see my letters, but nothing published, again I send nothing published. This continued for few days without any result. Days and months passed I could not find any result. I was really frustrated at that but my passion for newspapers and writings did not stop me there, instead with more care I prepared letters and send. One fine morning as usual when I picked up the daily I found my letter printed with my name. I was overjoyed by seeing my name in print that too in one of the major and famous publication called Malayala Manorama. (The largest circulated Malayalam daily in Kerala and also the leading and largest circulated vernacular daily in India). www.manoramaonline.com
Though after a good number of rejections, the printed letter made me so happy and it made me to write more. Again I jotted down many things in my note books under the headings short stories, mini stories, poems and prose etc.
About that time I heard about a Christian magazine called "Suviseshakan" (Evangelist) published by a well known evangelist from Madurai (Tamil Nadu State). I thought of sending some of my writings to that magazine and I picked up some of the jottings from my note book and copied it in a paper and send it to the Editor. A week later I received a letter from the editor saying, 'the story which you send is good and will publish it in one of the coming issues, but the song is not up to the mark but don't give up, write more ok!! Reading the editor's letter I could not control myself, with joy I jumped up and down. My first story is going to see the light of the day, that too in M E Cherian Sir's Magazine. (A word about M E Cherian, lovingly known or called as M E C or Cherian Sir. (Before becoming an evangelist he was a high school teacher, so most of the people called him Cherian Sir). Later he become a well known Christian preacher, teacher, song writer and a poet in the Malayalam language. A good number of his Christian melodies are sung by the Malayalee (Keralaites) Christians in their congregations in worships as well as at other occasions all over the world. He published many books on spiritual subjects).
This small but great incident in my life encouraged me much. This made me to write more. Again I send another article, story and a song to Cherian Sir. With in a short span I received his reply saying, 'Your article and story I will publish it in one of the coming issues after a few corrections. It seems you are more talented in writing articles, think on that line and do write more. May God bless." This note of MEC, I read again and again. There was no limit for my happiness.
A few months later I came to know about MEC's arrival to Kumbanad (A Christian convention centre in Kerala) for the annual convention of Brethren Assemblies, as a preacher. This yearly convention takes place on December last week and goes on to January first week. Every year my parents used to attend these annual conventions. I was so eager to meet Cherian Sir and I expressed this desire to my Dad and he agreed at once. The day came, with my parents I went for the meetings at the centre. We met MEC and my Dad introduced me to Cherian Sir. He recognized the little writer and with much joy he greeted me. I expressed my heartfelt thanks to MEC for his encouragement.
Immediately he took a copy of the current issue of Suviseshakan (January) and handed over to me and said, "one of your articles is published in this issue" then he patted on my shoulder and encouraged me. The loving touch of that famous personality and those joyous moments I can't forget in my life. This was the beginning of my writing life.
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The Story Behind My Pen Name

(The Story Behind My Pen Name 'Ariel')

How I procured my pen name "Ariel"? There is a story behind it. This knol is a narration of that small incident happened in my life years back. That paved a way to stick with that name as my byline.


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First, let me say few words about what prompted me to write this content. Yes, just after posting my previous content, "what is there in a name" Read more here:

  I just started thinking about my own words, "Yes, next time when this question arises, "What's there in a name? Think of it, you will definitely find a lot in it". Those words echoed in my mind and I just thought of my own name "Ariel" and myself: Yes, there is a big story hidden behind it. Let me narrate that in short:
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If my memory is not wrong, it was, when I was studying in the seventh standard; our English class teacher (Susan Mathew) started taking a lesson from an English prose. Shakespeare's famous drama "The Tempest" (Read the summary of the story here was the lesson for that day. Ms. Susan Mathews explained the story's summary and it was so interesting that everyone eagerly listened to it. Later she asked the first bench row to read out the lesson, each of us got different character to read, and very interestingly, I got the part of an interesting character called 'Ariel' the good spirit. The session was so interesting and all of us played our part well. Later when the class was over, everyone started calling me 'Ariel'. Since the character, Ariel was an important role to play in the drama 'Tempest.' I too liked calling myself Ariel, slowly the name became famous in our school and everyone started talking about it, and the people around me called 'Ariel Philip'. Thus, born a new person by name 'Ariel Philip'.
From the very young age, I used to write articles, stories, songs and poems in Christian weeklies and magazines. For more on this line about me please visit my content titled "My Early Experience with My Writings" at the following links: Here  and Here 

I used my original name 'Philip Verghese' as my byline in my early writings. Few years later, after completing my high school education, I started sending letters, stories and articles to the secular publications in the new name 'Ariel Philip, Valanjavattom' and many of my writings published in the newspapers, Children's magazines and weeklies. My first writing (a letter to the editor) with that name, got published in one of the most prestigious publication in India, "The Malayalamanorama" daily newspaper (The largest circulated daily-now it is the largest circulated regional language daily in India). In addition, many of my articles and stories published in their children's magazine called 'Balarama', which is popular among the Malayalam speaking children. Later in the Malayalamanorama newspaper's youth page "Yuvatharangam" I was a regular contributor with that pen name  ‘Ariel Philip’
Years went by and in connection with my further studies; I landed in Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh where my elder sister was working. Staying with her family, I have completed my graduation and Journalism course. Slowly my writings shifted to the English language publications, and started publishing my contents in the name "P V Ariel" which is the short form of my full name "Philip Verghese 'Ariel' ".

 Later I came to know about the meaning of the word 'Ariel'. Ariel means 'Lion of God'. I was so delighted to know the meaning and I decided to stick on to that name in my further writings thus born this little name 'Ariel'.
Now in my web writing I am using this name P V Ariel as my byline. Please read my interview with a well-known source producer at AssociatedContent.com, Dr. Donalad Pennigton of Texas, USA. Read more Here

Yet another content producer at AssociatedContent.com Ms. Sheryl Young of United States of America (A well known Christian writer, a Jew by birth) interviewed me and you can read more about my writings at this Interview

I am extremely happy to be here at this world wide web writing community. I am again happy to say that through this sites like associatedcontent.com, knol.google.com I could obtain a good number of like-minded people as friends and associate writers.
Presently I am working as an Editor for a Christian bi-monthly publication called 'Confident Living' published from Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh.

 Read here my official Bio.

Let me take this opportunity one again to extend my heartfelt thanks to all my fellow writers, co-authors, readers, fans and friends for their wholehearted supports, comments and encouragement.

 My sincere good wishes and season's greetings to one and all.

 Thank you for your precious time to read this knol
With Best regards,
PV

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Some of My Write-ups Published and Unpublished Part II

Some of my write-ups (published and unpublished) posted to different newspapers and weeklies Some could fetch some prizes...

Contents

             
CM of West Bengal
TSI Artist's view
Wild boy of the ‘left’

This is with reference to your editorial and the cover story Cold blooded Hilterian in the guise of Bhadralok. It is shocking to note that after such brutal killings of the innocent, and the culprits owning up responsibility, they are still around. The Chief Minister himself said, “If anyone has to be blamed . . . it’s me.” If he is an honest representative of the people, he must quit at once. Buddhadeb and company have put all the intellectuals of yesteryear of the State to shame. Such people should leave power at once. As you said, people of Bengal should give a fitting reply in the coming elections.

          

                                         Faith shall prevail

This is with reference to Shall the meek inherit the earth? which made for a revealing read. I refute the statement made by R.L. Francis. He said, “Sixty years ago, we converted from Hinduism and took refuge in Christ and Christianity in the hope of a secure and a caste discrimination-free existence. But it wasn’t quite the salvation that was promised.” I was wondering who promised him salvation? Jesus Christ or the Church? If a person changes his religion with expectations of material benefits, no doubt his conversion is not genuine. Christ never promised his followers a bed of roses; instead he insisted that it is full of hardships and sufferings. This spirit shows the color of a genuine Christian. Christ himself suffered a lot, all the while he was on earth. Epistle of Peter (1 Peter 2:21-25) says, “For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps, who committed no sin, nor was any deceit found in His mouth.” Only a real convert can take this cross. Vatican’s dealing with churches all over the world is an administrative set-up for smooth functioning. Nobody should question this, as it’s their internal matter and if anybody has a problem, they can willingly leave the system. No one can deny the Pope and the community’s service to the society. However, at the same time, Pope’s remarks on other religions are also not tolerable.

                               There truly is life below 60%

Your cover story and the editorial (June 10) clearly brought out the misconception about life in and around 90% marks. You projected an array of intellectuals and professionals who could succeed tremendously in their career and life even after obtaining a low position in their academics. Their life history is an evident fact that there is life below 60%. Our existing educational system needs a total change. Let us give more importance to creativity rather than academic results.  Our education system should develop such geniuses who can believe in themselves.
                                                                  Gender Curfew
 Apropos the editorial ‘Gender Curfew’ (Times of India), the government’s select ban on women employees is a cruel decision. It concurs with a proverbial saying in Malayalam (Eliye thoppiche illam chuttu) that is to say ‘to rout or to show the anger towards the rat, someone burned the whole house’. That’s what exactly the government is doing now. No doubt the government has to face the relentless wrath of the people for its action. As you said, the government should find a feasible solution to the growing crime against the women folk. Instead of denying the constitutional equal rights to its citizen, they are supposed to give protection and safety to its citizens. What is now happening is ‘the suppose to be protectors are becoming enemies’. What a tragedy! What alternative the government can give to the number of employees out of job because of this ban? It’s a cruel joke played on the hapless employees of the state. Government should lift the ban immediately to decrease the growing tension among people.                 

                                        Empowering Indians!

The editorial ‘To make India Democratic…’ (TSI November 11, 2007) is indeed a great thought. An excellent idea, if implemented in its real sense, there is no doubt that there will be a new dawn in the so called Indian democracy. The word democracy will definitely obtain its real meaning in Indian politics. But, who will bell the cat, is the big question? Will our so called political leaders agree to this great thought? There is not doubt that even if there are hundreds or more Rahul Gandhis’ enter into the political arena with clean mind and good intention, their surrounding system will either spoil them or will not allow them to act with a clean hand and a pure heart. How sad it is that our present political system is rooted in corruption, violation of law, and muscle power. As you said, due to this a major number abstain from voting. If the said system introduced fully and implemented in its full sense there will be a tremendous change in Indian democracy. Thanks a lot for the wonderful 
25 Nov. 2007

                                        Play for the country

This refers to your cover story ‘Mother of all battles’ (TSI December 10, 2007), an excellent analysis on the existing distinction between two "to-be warring" groups. Like political parties, they can fight against each other and show their mettle. It’s always good to have an alternative to the existing monopoly; for that matter, in any field, with strong and healthy opposition, things definitely work out for the good. All these years, the BCCI was enjoying this and is now realizing the facts. Let both the parties play for the country with an understanding of each other. A healthy competition is a healthy trend too. While doing this, let us make it a point not to divide the country in the name of sports. We (our politicians) have already done this damage in the name of religion. Let this not happen in the name of  sports.

                                The new selection trend

This is with reference to the report Cricket: Captaincy-Jumbo gets his due” (TSI November 19, 2007). Anil Kumble, the highly respected cricket champion has at last got his due. It's been a long awaited recognition from the BCCI, though a much belated decision. The board’s rethinking in the new selection trend is praiseworthy. Best wishes to the new captain and his team mates.
 2 December 09

                                                                Gentleman's game
  The cover story ‘Monkey Business’ (TSI January 14, 2008) revealed yet another side of our 'gentlemen’s game'. Your cover photo speaks volumes. The action taken at the Sydney Test was partial. Such actions are a shame to the countries and the game itself. With the advanced technology in hand, why can’t the authorities take stern action towards the guilty? As Mr Peter Roebuck said, “the guilty must be sacked.”

                                            Bundle of info!

Your cover story 'India through compartments' (TSI March 10, 2008)made an interesting and informative reading. I felt like traveling along with your reporters and enjoyed the beauty of our country from one end to the other. I appreciate the pain you and your colleagues have taken to present this report. Also, the 'Trivia' and other features presented added color and splendor to the report. Altogether, the special issue was a marvelous one. You once again proved your masterly craft through this issue. My sincere thanks to you and your team for the bundle of information. 

                                          Vote-bank politics

Arindam Choudhury brought out yet another bitter truth of the Indian administrative set up through his editorial "Salary rise...?" (TSI April 7, 2008). This is happening every year and people in the private sector and the middle and lower class face the music. As the editorial said, even respected top-level leaders have succumbed to this. Is this not vote bank politics, since our people representatives too come under this category?
27.April 08
                                                       A brilliant piece of thought
Prasanto Banerje's write-up "And Buddha Cried" (TSI August 10, 2008) revealed a great truth which we often neglect to follow. The incident was very touching and the author brought out a well meaning principle through its narration. The famous British author C S Lewis in his essay 'The Humanitarian Theory of Punishment' says... "Law breakers should be "cured" or "treated" rather than punished". Buddha's mother's words and actions did exactly the same and did wonders in Buddha's life. Thanks for sharing this experience.
24 Aug 2008

                                           Love thy neighbor 

             Prof. Arindam Chaudhuri
           Chief Editor The Sunday Indian

Your editorial "…. Israel have any options left, other than retaliation?" (TSI, Jan 19-25), brought out the great truth of disparity and isolation faced by this nation from all the sections of the world. Whether it is media or the authorities, from the beginning of her existence, Israel has been set apart from the nations, locked up into a unique and awesome destiny. The hireling prophet, Balaam, called Israel ‘a people who dwell alone, not reckoning itself among the nations.’ (Bible, chapter 23:9). That uniqueness is no less apparent today, as Israel fights for survival in the midst of an increasingly hostile world. Why does this tiny nation of over a five million people, occupying less than 1% of the earth’s surface, regularly call for the media attention? Why are they a major stumbling block in the international affairs? Why is this nation a fiercely contested piece of real estate in the world? Jerusalem may not qualify as the biggest or the best city in the world. But, it possesses a splendor and glory that is unparallel among world's other cities. The God chose this city to be the capital of His kingdom. There is a wonderful promise of prosperity to those who share God’s love for Jerusalem; the Bible says “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you… (Psalm 122:6)
 8Feb 2009                                                                                              (to be contd.)

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