Exploring our Shared Humanity in Bethlehem

From the creator

On my last trip to Palestine, perhaps the most inspirational experience I had was meeting the Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb, pastor at the Christmas Lutheran Church in Bethlehem, and seeing the work he’s doing for the Palestinian people — both Christians and Muslims. We stayed in their Bethlehem cultural and conference center, and we filmed a basketball game there — bringing together kids from the entire community, both Christian and Muslim. This clip shows part of that game, and my time in Bethlehem with local guide Kamal Mukarker — including a memorable meal we shared in his home. These images help remind me of the idea that, if you believe we’re all children of God, then we are all equally precious. My hour-long television special about the Holy Land is streaming for free at http://www.ricksteves.com/holy-land.

Published 2017-03-08 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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