Tag Archives: Turkey

Random Thoughts (12)

Posted on 2017-04-27 by

If you have doubts about humanity, listen to this podcast about a hospital in Israel treating wounded and sick Syrians. I wouldn’t have thought that many people read articles as long as the one about my decision to return to … Continue reading →

Posted in Albania, Cold War, Education, Films, Health, History, Israel, Military, Syria, USA | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

The Armenian Genocide

Posted on 2016-06-02 by

In the Old City of Jerusalem, you know you are in the Armenian Quarter when you see these posters on many of the walls and rusty gates. I still remember my first visit to Jerusalem in 1992. When I spotted … Continue reading →

Posted in Armenia, Education, Germany, History, Israel, Travel | Tagged , | 8 Comments

Fan Mail: “I will pray for you”

Posted on 2015-05-26 by

Some of the most annoying mails I receive are from people who believe they need to pray for me or belittle my decision to be an atheist in other ways, usually in a condescending tone. This one is just the latest … Continue reading →

Posted in Facebook, Religion | Tagged , , , , | 18 Comments

Easily Confused (28) Gaza and Gezi

Posted on 2013-06-16 by

Park in Gaza:  Gezi Park, Istanbul, Turkey: I am waiting for Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan to speak about “the suffering and the inhumane conditions of life in Gaza” again. He probably won’t even notice the irony.

Posted in Israel, Politics | Tagged , , | 1 Comment