by Paul Montacute | May 14, 2002 | Opinion
“The bridges of reconciliation have been knocked down,” claims an Arab Baptist pastor. “Both sides have darkened this opportunity with their satanic ways. We condemn the suicide bombers and the Israeli military!” “We believe in the right...
by Paul Montacute | Apr 16, 2002 | Opinion
The Prescription for Hope Conference in Washington, D.C., drew church leaders, Christian activists and many who work every day in trying to alleviate the suffering caused by the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Many good things had happened during the international conference...
by Paul Montacute | Mar 19, 2002 | Opinion
The stench and smoke from the burning trash heap was overwhelming. Women and children were scavenging the stinking and steaming dump, with gigantic vultures standing by. The vultures were bigger than some of the children, and were just waiting to sweep down and grab...
by Paul Montacute | Feb 18, 2002 | Opinion
Those of us north of the equator and in the western hemisphere tend to “chase the ambulance” after a disaster. But we soon switch our attention as the media draw us elsewhere. On Jan. 18, Mt. Nyiragongo—on the border of the Democratic Republic of Congo...
by Paul Montacute | Jan 22, 2002 | Opinion
I often seem to be flying into places when others are flying out! There are just so many trouble spots in the world, frequently called “hot spots,” and yet we see, hear and read little of them. Those of us who have the privilege of traveling also have the...
