Reading Response 15

After looking through these websites, it is different, yet interesting, when looking from a perspective that you are not used to.  When looking around, you can tell how these people feel about themselves and what they want to accomplish.  They believe that they have the power to do what they want and fight for what they believe in, which brings so much confidence to a group of people.  The Open House blog is very interesting because it has different interns posting about the things they have done around Israel to support the group.  All of the different events that have gone on supporting the community really makes them feel like they are making a difference in people's lives.  I think that these people are making a name for themselves and showing people that freedom of choice exists.

The other website that really stood out to me was the city of borders documentary about the relationship between gays and Israelis/Palestinians in a Jerusalem gay bar.  There are so many people that can relate to this in Israel and I think that it is a great opportunity for the people who are a part of this movement.  They are only trying to create an environment for these people and they have the right to do what they want, even if their friends, family, or others disagree.  The big quote that really stuck out was from the Israeli bar owner that said “When I read in the bible that I could be killed for being gay, I understood what it was like to be Palestinian.” I think that really makes a big impact in being the outside looking in and should give perspective to others doing similar moves in the future.