Alright, I’m lumping two days into one here. That’s because yesterday we really didn’t do much besides wander around Jerusalem because Beth was sick and today we just went to two museums. Not that it wasn’t fun; it’s been great. On top of that I’ve learned a ton. It’s just that we didn’t actually do a whole lot. Hence, no really great pictures or stories.

Although, we did get to go in, look around, and ascend to the roof of the building that the Institute has been looking at purchasing. That was fascinating. It would be a pain in the rear to try and “Institutionalize” it (red carpet, mirrors, wood paneling, etc…) and with it being solid stone construction any kind of remodel would be both costly and hard on the construction team.

But hey, it’s not my call and I really don’t want to get involved. So yeah, enough about that.

Then today we went to both the Israeli Museum and the Holocaust Museum. We spent a long time at the Holocaust Museum. It was…interesting. Uhh…yeah, I’ll go ahead and say this.

Don’t get me wrong, I think it should be remembered for the horror that it was. I don’t think we should try and deny it, I don’t think we should try and cover it up, or any of that. I don’t, however, think that the Holocaust Museum was very well handled. The idea is good, but the presentation is kind of rough.

The impression I got was one of wanting to keep a wound open and fresh. It was all I could do to suppress my anger as I wandered through the artifacts, listened to the testimonies, and read the descriptions; and I don’t see any way you can say that anger is a good thing. Especially anger of that nature.

Yes, what the Nazi party did was horrific. Yes, it was worse than most tragedies the world has seen. But that doesn’t give us a waiver on forgiveness. That’s especially true for us Christians. We can’t allow ourselves to take up that offense. That would be so wrong. Yet, forgiveness isn’t seen in that museum; only anger, bitterness, and hatred. I’m not going to hold it against the Jews that they’re holding onto it. What was done to them was terrible. I’m just saying that as a Christian I can not agree with the method used.

Alright…moving on…

While we were in the Holocaust Museum a very peculiar thing happened. It started snowing! Yes, that’s right. It started snowing in Jerusalem. It still is snowing for that matter. I’m really enjoying that. As much as it makes it very cold and wet, I love the snow and the city look wonderful in it.

Well, I guess we’re heading out to the Dead Sea tomorrow so that should be fun. But I’m tired. So, with all that said and that little bit that will probably get me in trouble, I will bid you all a good night.

God Bless!