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Shalom Jerusalem. Paz a Jerusalen.

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The history of humanity is the story of our errors and accomplishments. Jerusalem, which in Hebrew means "City of Peace", is the perfect example of this history. For centuries war and conflict have been part of daily life in Jerusalem. It is in the midst of destruction and conflict that Jews, Christians and Muslims, all express their faith through prayers and pilgrimages to this city.  Religion and politics are convictions rooted in our existential questions. Is there a God? If there is, how can we know Him? Are we just developed animals, or are we more than that? Is there a life after this? How can a loving God allow all the suffering in the world? Why do "believers" kill in his name? Not easy questions to answer. Perhaps there are no answers, or maybe the answers can be found only in the humility and understanding that we will never completely understand  f a i t h.    Possible answers to these questions in "Mere Christianity" by C.S. Le...