David Kreider

My blogs

Industry	Arts
Occupation	Artist
Location	Harrisonburg,, Virginia, United States
Introduction	As an artist who grew up in Israel-Palestine I have in the last years since September 2001 been deeply saddened by the deterioration of our relationships across the lines of politics and religion in the Middle East and around the world. I have felt a deepening sense of urgency about the stakes involved and believe we must devote ourselves to peacebuilding, conflict transformation, and interfaith understanding if we are to survive. I would like to use this space to engage our thoughts on the issues and the injustices, and reflect on the words of poets, journalists, and leaders - who can inspire our thoughts and actions in the ways of peace. I invite you to add your words to this space as well. My wife and I grew up across the political lines in Israel and Gaza, and we share a longing for peace. My initial disillusionment with the dark side of this conflict and its interwoven inhumanities led me to the MA Program in Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation at the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding and to the emerging Center for Interfaith Engagement at EMU which I commend to others who share a need for hope. May we together embody the vision we wish to see for سلام שָׁלוֹם peace.
Interests	Arts, writing, languages, travel, nature photography, interfaith dialog, science-and-religion, conflict studies