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A Whirlwind Tour Through the Middle East – The Tensions of Faith

A Whirlwind Tour Through the Middle East – The Tensions of Faith

“We think this is where World War III will begin.” Alla____hu Akbar!  Alla_____hu Akbar! At the Dome of the Rock, groups of men shouted this repeatedly.  Meaning “God Allah is Greatest,” this phrase often preceded terrorist attacks in the West.  Located on the Temple Mount 

A Whirlwind Tour Through the Middle East – Jordan

A Whirlwind Tour Through the Middle East – Jordan

“Most of the events in the Old Testament took place in Jordan,” our Jordanian tour guide said. At dinner on my first night in Jordan I fell in love with the creamy, nutty flavored hummus and helped myself with two, three servings.  By then, I knew