This Week in the Middle East
William Morris, Secretary General of the Next Century Foundation, discusses the new political issues of the week, with a particular focus on developments in the Middle East.
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Prayer is one of the common aspects of all religions. The form and verbal content of prayer may be different in some cases.
Sufi Definition of prayer:
Prayer is one of the ways of spiritual interaction with God.
Prayer is an expression of love to return to God.
"Prayer" is the essence of worship.
Prayer means God, I love you.
Prayer means that human is not alone.
Prayer means God's door is open to everybody.
Pr...
This week Paul Gutteridge, Senior Fellow of the Next Century Foundation; Honorary Fellow, The Edward Cadbury Centre, Birmingham University; and a leading member of Initiatives of Change, UK gives us an Easter message in which he remembers the ideology of Frank Buchman, founder of the Moral Rearmament movement that subsequently evolved into Initiatives of Change
The Ramadan fast is concurrent with Lent this year. This is the second in a series of Ramadan reflections: William Morris LL.D. discusses the implications of forgiveness, sin, trespass and debt in this reflection for the Muslim month of Ramadan and the Christian fast of Lent.
Reflections and observations from William Morris, Secretary General of the Next Century Foundation
For Moslems it is Ramadan, for Christians it is Lent, and for Jews it is a time of reflection as we approach Passover. This comes from William Morris LL.D., Secretary General of the Next Century Foundation, and is rather longer than the usual podcast. In it he addresses the question of the nature of God, and the consequences of a belief in God. We hope you find it helpful, or at least interesting.
On the ongoing conflict in Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan, and the Red Sea and the confused international response with discussions on the political situation, international support, and potential future scenarios. The podcast emphasises the importance of peace negotiations and the need for continuous efforts toward peace. It also discusses the potential roles of China and Russia in mediating conflict.
On the ongoing conflict in Gaza, with discussions on the political situation, international support, and potential future scenarios getting nowhere. The podcast emphasises the importance of peace negotiations and the need for continuous efforts toward peace. It also discusses the potential role of the international community in mediating the conflict, mired as it is in confusion.
On the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, with discussions on the political situation, international support, and potential future scenarios. The podcast emphasises the importance of peace negotiations and the need for continuous efforts toward peace. It also discusses the potential role of China in mediating the conflict.
Reflections and observations from William Morris, Secretary General of the Next Century Foundation
The international force is being put in place to protect Israel as a consequence of the stalemate that is the Gaza War. And then what for Gaza?
William discussed the difficulties of establishing an international force to protect Israel from Gaza, emphasizing Israel’s reluctance and the potential challenges. He suggested Canada’s potential involvement and the United Arab Emirates’ potential funding, while mentioning Saudi A...
William Morris LL.D. reflects on our duty during the coming year
Reflections and observations from William Morris, Secretary General of the Next Century Foundation
William Morris LL.D., Secretary General of the Next Century Foundation, shares a Christmas message and suggests that "We are Noah's Ark"
Reflections and observations from William Morris, Secretary General of the Next Century Foundation
In this episode, we are discussing the ongoing situation in Gaza that demands urgent attention from the international community. The recent killing of three Israeli boys, who were held hostage, by the Israel Defense Forces has deeply saddened and shocked us. The manner in which these killings were carried out is not only disturbing but also inhumane. However, we firmly believe that forced depopulation of Gaza is not the solution.
William Morris LL.D., Secretary General of the Next Century Foundation, examines the ongoing civil war in Sudan and prospects for peace between the RSF and the SAF.
Reflections and observations from William Morris, Secretary General of the Next Century Foundation
So you are not going to have an international force. And Israel won't stay. Nor can you get rid of the Gazans. So what then?
Reflections and observations from William Morris, Secretary General of the Next Century Foundation
Next Century Foundation Secretary General William Morris LL.D. reflects on the current Gaza War and suggests an imposed solution may be the only answer.
Reflections and observations from William Morris, Secretary General of the Next Century Foundation
The delivery of the massive Storm Shadow cruise missile to Ukraine by Britain marks a seminal moment in the history of this grinding war
Reflections and observations from William Morris, Secretary General of the Next Century Foundation
The Sudan war is bloody and brutal. Two great warlords slug it out for dominion. Chances that one or other can win outright are slim. General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the commander of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), and Gen. Mohamed Hamdan Dagolo, popularly known as Hemedti, the leader of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), compete with one another to exert control over Sudan. The NCF has a detailed blog on the subject. Ho...
Ramadan is over and this is a time of celebration and of feasting or "Eid". However much is not right with the world and we need to set aside our troubles to truly celebrate this brave new dawn.
Reflections and observations from William Morris, Secretary General of the Next Century Foundation
This year Ramadan, Passover and Easter all fall together. And we need above all else to find reasons to hope in this broken world. NCF Secretary General, William Morris shares a few thoughts in this message.
Reflections and observations from William Morris, Secretary General of the Next Century Foundation
Where is the aid for Aleppo, Latakia, Homs and Homa? Where are the big aid organisations like International Rescue or the Disasters Emergency Committee? Where are the Western Governments. Turning their backs on a country in ruins. That's where.
Reflections and observations from William Morris, Secretary General of the Next Century Foundation
We live in tough times, and they may continue to be tough times. What is required of us as we walk forward together into 2023, is Strength. We need to lift our eyes from the furrow and see the stars. If only because so many others depend on us, and they may not be as strong as we are, and what they need, and we can offer, is unconditional love. But if we are weak and broken ourselves and have not yet found a way to carry hope in ou...
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