The Miracle of Kindness | Chris Hedges
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Evil, even in the darkest moments, is impotent before the miracle of human kindness. This miracle defies prejudices and hatreds. It crosses cultures and religions. It lies at the core of faith. Take a brief journey through the eyes of American, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Chris Hedges to Jerusalem, Gaza, and Iraq, and discover the sacred bonds that make us human.
Subtitles: 🇺🇸The Miracle of Kindness 🇪🇸El milagro de la bondad humana 🇹🇷Nezâketin Mucizesi
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I studied Arabic four hours a day, five days a week, with my Palestinian professor, Omar Othman, in Jerusalem. We met in my house on Mt. Scopus overlooking the old city every morning. He would arrive with his books and something from his garden, olives, peaches, apricots or a bag of pistachios he would patiently unshell as we worked and then push towards me. Yom fil mishmish, we would say as we ate his apricots, literally meaning tomorrow will be good times and we will eat apricots, but given the long tragedy that has befallen the Palestinians, this phrase is converted into a wistful tomorrow will never come.
Omar, a polyglot who spoke German, Hebrew, and English fluently and who had worked as a teacher in the court of King Hussein in Jordan, was determined I would not only learn Arabic, but the politesse and formalities of Palestinian society. He drilled into me what to say when someone offered me food - Yislamu Edek - may God bless your hands, or when a women entered the room -- nowar el beit - you light up the house - or when someone brought me a small cup of thick, sugary Arabic coffee -- ‘away dime. A phrase that meant, may we always drink coffee together in an occasion like this.
Omar had a fondness for the Lebanese child singer Remi Bandali, a fondness I did not share, but on his insistence, I memorized the lyrics to several of her songs. He told long involved shaggy dog jokes in Arabic and made me commit them to memory, although sometimes the humor was lost on me.
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In March of 1991 I was in Basra, Iraq during the Shiite uprising as a reporter for The New York Times. I had entered Kuwait with the Marine Corps and then left them behind to cover the fighting in Basra. I was taken prisoner by the Iraqi Republican Guard, who in the chaos - whole army units had defected to join the rebels - had ripped their distinguishing patches off their uniforms so as not to be identified with the regime of Saddam Hussein. I was studiously polite, because of Omar, with my interrogators. I swiftly struck up conversations with my guards. My facility in Arabic rendered me human. And when I ran out of things to say I told the long, shaggy dog jokes taught to me by Omar. Perhaps it was my accented Arabic, but my guards found these jokes unfailingly amusing.
I spent a week as a prisoner. I slept and ate with Iraqi soldiers, developed friendships with some, including the major who commanded the unit, and there were several moments when, trapped in heavy fighting with the rebels, they shielded and protected me. I would hear them whisper at night about what would happen to me once I was turned over to the secret police or Mukhabarat, something they and I knew was inevitable and dreaded.
That day came. I was flown on a helicopter to Baghdad and handed to the Mukhabarat, whose dead eyes and cold demeanor reminded me of the East German Stasi. There was no bantering now. I was manhandled and pushed forcefully into a room and left there without food or water for 24 hours.
I awoke the next day to plaintive call to prayer, the adhaan, as the first pale light crept over the city.
“God is greater. There is no god but Allah, Muhammad is the messenger of God.”
I went to the window and saw the heavily armed guards in the courtyard below. I did not know if I would live or die.
At dawn the women and often children climb to the flat rooves in Baghdad to bake bread in rounded clay ovens. I was famished. I called out in Arabic to these women. “I am an American journalist. I am a captive. I have not eaten.”
A mother handed fresh bread to her young son who scampered across the rooves to feed me. A few hours later I was turned over to the International Committee for the Red Cross and driven to Jordan and freedom.
Where are they now, these men and women who showed me such compassion, who ignored the role my own country had played in their oppression, to see me as a one of them? How can I replay this solidarity and empathy? How can I live to be like them? I owe Omar, I owe all these people, some of whom I did not know, the miracle of human kindness - and my life.
I'm really touched to see so many Muslims posting here. A LOT of Americans like myself desire peace just like Chris. God bless.
Have to add to it.A touching story that communicates to our inner selves.GOD bless.
Peace my friend
War is uncool, baby.
None of us want to fight each other. We just get told that we want to fight each other by warmongers.
I will recommend all the non Muslim brothers and sisters reading this to check the videos of Dr Zakir Naik and his debates please to come closer to Islam and remove misconceptions regarding it. Please! Thank you. 💖
There is really only one race; the human race.
When I fill out forms, I list my race as Human.
Nanak
Donee Stoner bruh 😂
And, unfortunately, a brutal one.
Let's never forget that.
Chris Hedges a true Christian. I am a Muslim and I am proud of my Christian brother/ s and sisters.
If a war breaks out between Christians and Muslims I would be the first to hug you....wonderful words you wrote Ali....the world needs more people like us. I am proud of you....God Bless
@@joecoool100 No war will break between truth seekers. War can be fought through individual effort and by attempting to bring positivity and faith around you and your close friends.
And we love you too
@@josephtran1500 I am not very well educated about evangelical Christians... could you refer me to some of his work on the topic please? Thanks in advance.
@@joecoool100 I'll say it again my friend, no war will break out between us. We should ignore TV and social medias ( as they often bring out the darkest side of people) and instead live our lives through purity, and ethics and work hard to bridge gaps.
peace to our brothers and sisters in the middle-east.
And peace upon you brother ...may ALLAH bless you and your family here and after ...
Awww peace upon you too
Peace to you too!
L H “Peace” is a greeting among almost every language in the Middle East (Salam or Shalom) he is basically sending greetings with the comment
Peace be upon you friend
Each of the words of this wise man said, pierced my heart. We are human , let us become human again .
Those who are human will remain human and those whose nature is evil are steered in the direction of darkness. Qualities of one's character is usually determined during early stages of life's development as a youngster.
@@homayounshirazi9550 But isn't it up to us to bring as much good into the world as we can when we mature.
When we are a child we have little or no choice over our circumstances.
Later we can try to rectify things.
There is some light in everything. We should seek it out and expand it.
@@homayounshirazi9550 the only thing is some people can and do learn different later.
David Watermeyer thank you brother for your very thoughtful comment
We never stopped being human. The real problem is how the capitalist machine turned us into cogs! Always churning away for our masters benefit!
Learning any language breaks down so many barriers.. the mere attempt to learn is a compliment to its native speakers...
Rubina Hassan it would be good to have random people of different faiths, colour, gender age sit opposite one another and have a conversation. Ask a series of questions and break down barriers
Yep make any effort at all to learn a few basic words, a bit about the country, just show you care at least a little, and the locals greatly appreciate it.
Language is identity, it opens a small window at first, then a door to a good conversation and mutual understanding. Foreign languages find their way into the speakers personality and amplifies his or her identity. Come in and sit down, have a meal and something to drink, then listen to our stories and tell us yours.
Agreed, i spent almost 20yrs in India and the quality of my life there improved dramatically from the first day i started to learn Hindi. I can now fully read and write in Hindi and have so many lifelong friends in that beautiful country!
@Pete weird since i've taught refugees and their are more applications than volunteers to help them
I lived in the Middle East for over 10 years and could not find greater generosity anywhere than among the Palestinian Muslim people! I enjoyed succulent meals and scintillating conversation consistently. Those were the best years of my life; I too learned the power of deep generosity and kindness. Shukran jiddan falestines.
كيف حالك يا شيخ
i'm in tears Iraq is a beautiful country may Allah protects it ameen yaallah
Donia Mustafa, it was the cradle of civilisations. Iraq was a beautiful country, a very long time ago. Now it has become, a war torn country and play ground for outsiders.😢
@david hefner YES! I agree - with only one exception. The very true source is not narcissism but money. Money separates. Because the OTHER appears as someone you don't need. Money makes you think that something like a "self-made-man" is possible. More traditional societies not yet completely lost in "money" still somehow know that a "self-made-man" is impossible. Thus they are polite to each other ...
Ameen
My mother is Palestinian and lived in Iraq, she loved it there, she said it was beautiful
@Peter Keller what then is the answer? There has to be an answer.
Imagine someone like this being our president. I hope I live long enough to have my imagination realized.
Until we become like that we won't see a president like that and when we do we won't need a president
#Sanders2020
It's about time.
@@KentBuchla #trump2020
Bernie with Tulsi
I have found that kindness, hospitality, and generosity are attributes that seem to be part of the DNA of the many Muslims I have met. As a follower of Jesus, and an American, I find that the former leads me to want to love unconditionally, but the latter numbs me with a sense of complacency. I have always enjoyed Mr. Hedges' stories, and his transparent love for justice and others. Thank you for sharing this reminder of the importance of human kindness. Salaam Wa'alechem from a Muslim loving Christ follower.
Peace and love from Iraq
Peace and love from the USA. Forgive us, our leaders are greedy & unkind.
I pray for the people of Iraq who are undergoing a terrible ordeal.
Peace to you from your American sister!
Peace and love from London.
And love and peace to you, from your Christian sister Anna
*_The last of the honest caring Journist._*
Hussain Fahmy حسين فحمي There are still some good ones, just not the mainstream ones.
Hussain Fahmy حسين فحمي
Not the last. There are more rising like Abbey Martin and Max Blumenthal and many others.
A human story. So moving.
There some few, indeed. Abby Martin, is one of them. The Intercept, have some of them, perhaps, all of them. The Guardian, may have some of them. Perhaps, WE could be one of them. Cheers from Brazil!
The cooperate media machines doesn’t leave much space for the many invisible journalists who are filming, taking photos or is otherwise documenting the horrors of wars, lack of global compassion for the displaced and the humanity of the earth we share. I wish you a meaningful day.
How we treat other people is a reflection of who we are. Respecting people and their culture is a must. You've repaid them many times over with your honest reporting.
...And acknowledging their kindness. Most people ignore the goodness in this world.
Exactly. I am so sad when I hear otherwise good people in the USA say that other people don't deserve rights because they weren't born here. I keep repeating that our "Bill of Rights" and other beliefs are meant to say how we believe all people should be treated, not just "us". Most importantly, if we make those Rights conditional we are all vulnerable to being excluded from them at some point (as the Patriot Act clearly demonstrates).
@@seasidescott very well said sir . Thank you for those words.
@@seasidescott yeah Americans all too easily forget that part about all people being endowed by THEIR creator with inalienable rights. If only we had honored that creed our history would have been much different.
Whole world should focus on humanity
Quran says: ...wa lahom aazanon wa la yasmaoona behaa, wa lahom afvahom wa la yaklamoona behaa...
Yes! Enough of this insane, stupid shit. Time for the rise of militant empathy! lol
humanity alon it means atheists .. humanity believing in one creator and what he sent thats what we need .
@@homayounshirazi9550 Please translate or give the Surah citation. Thank you💚
Peace and Love to ALL people of Goodwill everywhere. May we pray for the enemies of humankind ☮️❤️💚☮️
the the the West needs special help with focusing on humanity.
I am very moved by Chris Hedges experiences as a war correspondent.This should go viral and blessings to my brothers and sisters in the Middle East from Canada 👊🏾👊🏾
I can't hold it but cry
Man you are not alone, I was wondering if I was the only person that watched it and started crying too...Our world seems to have lost what it means to be kind.
Same here!
Same
Me too
Qur'an 41:34- "and the good & the bad deed are not equal. Repel [evil] by that [deed] which is better; and thereupon the one whom between you and him is enmity [will become] as though as he was a devoted friend."
thanks yes nice verse indeed
@david hefner
how you mean borrowed?
Thank you for this verse. It blesses all.
@david hefner From the Quran I believe - quran.com/41/34?translations=18,19,20,21,85,95,22,84,101
@david hefner it's a Quran verse..
I am from Iraq.🇮🇶. Thanks for this video
I am almost speechless the way you described the entire story. kindness and compassion are part of universal values
Nice!
Chris Hedges, your words touched this Canadian. Like the passengers on the downed Ukrainian airliner, many of them bound for my local universities, they were among the best and the brightest Iran had to offer, and the world will be sadder, and emptier for their loss. ,
I really feel sorry for that . May allah grant all paradise to victimes of that crash. May allah bless you too my brother.
Hedges is conscience of our era. true intellectual with integrity.
So much respect for C. Hedge's and to all people of conscious.💚
Conscience
That's the key phrase, isn't it? "people of conscious"; seems to be in rare supply.
Kindness is everything. Chris is so elegant in his care for all people.
This was heartbreakingly beautiful. Thank you for sharing. ♥️♥️♥️
I just want peace...to garden in my older years and to share my garden bounty with others. This is what the world needs, not war!
As muslims we cant be the aggressors and allow safe passage with protection to warrior which forfeits/surrenders. thats what Quran teaches us and therefore you see act of kindness
All religions have lovely idealism about kindness. And yet that has failed for as long as they existed. Religion = division. And division leads to violence and conflict. Always has and always will. Just because some people belonging to such belief systems perform acts of kindness does not mean it is their religion being kind.
Performing acts of kindness is an empathic act regardless of religion.
On the wall of a coin laundry, I found this platitude; "Kindness is the highest form of wisdom." After hearing this man I think perhaps this is true because kindness has the power to pull the masks off our enemies to reveal another version of ourselves...
Amen
Chris Hedges, that was awesome, thanks.. it sets a good example for the world's citizens to follow.
Domingo De Anda,
I don't necessarily disagree with Mr. Hedges who is a chritian seminarian. In fact, he was expelled from The New York Times newspaper for assuming that his criticism of the American injustice toward its own people had a sympathetic audience and reader in USA. His reward was expulsion as a reporter from NYTimes! He has written multiple books about the societal decay in America. I am simply reminding Muslims that the reality is occupation of Moslem land by the infidels. The enemy remains in the occupied lands of West Asia. Muslims must remain vigilant. The enemy is still in our midst and intends to remain.
May we always drink coffee together in an occasion like this. Thank you, Chris Hedges, my hero, for reminding us of the words and behaviors that bring people together in dignity, respect, and our shared humanity. When we eat together, when we learn each other's languages, these simple acts open the doors to relationships and peace.
Kindness is just as contagious as hatred is, but it tastes so much sweeter in the mouth
Very powerful. I can sense the sweetness of your heart . All the blessings to you
My father could speak three languages fluently and one more fairly well and the funniest joke he ever told me was an Arabic one he heard in Egypt. As soon as my children were old enough to understand it, I told them as well. I guess being surrounded by millions of decent people but having to live under the likes of mubarak and sisi, both dogs for amerikkka and APARTHEID israel, gives people a great sense of humour. #BDS #BDSusa
It hurts hearing that, i can see you are really aware.
@Peter Keller and it is like the people in Canada have more freedom then the people in America. Just because they speak the same language and are similar dont mean they are the same. 7 billion people and more then 200 countries and you expect everything to be the same because of the similarities?
We need more Emir-Stein centers around the globe
goosebumps from Jordan.
abd jaouni Hey man, can you tell me if “fa sabr jamil" means anything in arabic.. Thanks
@@raresmircea it means " beautiful patience" when something hard happen in life we say this
Thank u for sharing this. U have a beautiful heart just like the Iraqi people. May Allah bless you. I hope Muslims and Christians will come to realize we are brothers and sisters.
Saadi of Persia said:
“Human beings are members of a whole, In creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with pain, Other members uneasy will remain
If you have no sympathy for human pain, The name of human you cannot retain”
Thank you, Chris.
😭😭😭😭 one of the most moving and inspiring stories I have ever watch on YT. God bless you Chris for your great journalistic and human work. There is hope in the world with people like you. Keep up your faith, principles and humanity that inspires us all over the world.
OMG, yes. Yes. I live in Turkey, have been here for almost 7 years, I have observed and received, this kindness, hospitality and generosity of the Muslims for one simple Canadian stranger. Chris Hedges, you brought me to tears once more. Yes. Kindness, brotherhood, humanity. I hope we get there sooner than later
In a world riddled with hatred, violence, and cynicism, this beautiful story has the power to melt the most hardened heart. I hope it gets shared far and wide, for the world needs all the love it can get. I got to meet Chris years ago at a talk he gave at Hunter College. He was inspiring then and has only grown more so.
Really moving. A true lesson. May we all need this and move forward in brotherhood.
This narrative of peace and brotherly love may be artificially held in high esteem for the optimists of this world. It's a "feel good" moment that temporarily enters a human's mind to wash away the doubt we harbor for others' intention. But the reality of hegemonic domination by the christian theology of evangelical christians is a testimony to its absurdity. Be vigilant, as Sala-huddin advised. The enemy of Islam comes in different forms and with different rhetoric.
@@homayounshirazi9550
not artificial to a true Humanist. I don't need any Religion to pretend to be this. common sense and ones conscience should be enough to realize this type of Love.
Why don’t they make this man president.
Salman,
Only blood thirsty warmongers are candidates for presidency in a capitalist country. It all is tightly wrapped in pursuit of capital. Quality of one's character and inclination toward justice usually disqualifies a candidate for high office!
If only we had a kinder country, he, or someone like him, would be.
He is not useful to them and the rest of the American people have become the embodiment of utter nihilism.
Beautiful idea, though.
All the best from Finland.
Because he's decent.
He is too descent for that position.
What connect people is love, compassion, kindness, and humanity.
Not all Americans are like Mc Cain et al. You are truely a human being, Chris!. We love you.
This story touched my heart! Learning a new language not only opens doors to new opportunities but also to new hearts. I would love to learn to speak Arabic - it’s such a beautiful language.
That was a real grace.
When I was 20 I spent 2 months in Iran as a merchant sailor. What amazing people! I loved the country! I have always longed to return. But its been over 40 years now....
I'm from Iran living in America and 67 now. As a child we were both excited and anxious to be helpful to tourists. We were taught to be good to them because they were far from home. Chris gives me hope that American will someday be able to have true representatives. God bless
Thank you Chris Hedges
for being a no bs humanitarian and speaking truth for people who don't have a voice in the mainstream.
That's one of the kindest things in the world.
Thank you Chris, for this post. I implore the decent, peace loving Americans to raise their voices to oppose the current path of destruction for profit we're witnessing. My prayers for peace go to everyone.
I’ve read a bunch of his books. We don’t make people like him any more. Such a respectable man.
I'm cryin
So did I.
I've followed Hedges for years, but haven't heard this story. So glad he shared it.
@@tinaeden8317 so have I and haven't seen him that emotional
I dislike stepping out of my home these days because I know as soon as I do, I will be barraged with greed, hate, bigotry, poverty, and the worst of all, a dystopian country immersed in brainwashing.
Dan Harris your statement sums up how I feel. When it becomes necessary for me to go out in public, I take care of my business and return home ASAP.
Be the light you wish to see in the world. Better to light one candle than rage against the darkness. ❤️
i swear i am just like you, imagine! 4 days ago, i bought a tickets for a holiday in another country, my plan was to stay for 20 days, thinking that i may find relax and some reliefe of what i am facing here in my country (saudi arabia) same of what you mentioned, i swear i just remained for only 3 days i couldn't bear it anymore.what a harsh, immoral , ignorant and dead souls i met there! i became convinced 100% that my country is (the least) of Evil people. i had to pay about 700 usd just to fly back to my home, and if i had to pay 2000$ , I WOULD, EVEN ALL I HAVE IS THAT AMOUNT...i just arrived my room about 5 hours ago..omg its as if i entered paradise!
Really? There are many good things as well brother. The good is more than the bad. We should thank God for that.
May Allah bless you. ❤️
@@2manyusernamestaken548 what exactly is as good as the bad? This sounds like the mania for hope that Chris often talks about.
Very moving. Thank you.
"In the end, only kindness matters?"
Have the elite of "European Imperialism" forgotten the meaning of
"Kindness" ?
A synonym of this word could be "Love", but history shows that
this "Golden Principle" has never been adhered to by "onward, good
European Christian soldiers" !!
Yes, kindness. Kindness evokes empathy and compassion that decent human beings have regardless of any differences.
We all have more in common than not.
May ALLAH bless you and all of them who helped you.
Im glad to hear positivity from Christopher. I too am an american so dissapointed in our imperial role
Chris Hedges is a truly great, caring man. It's a crime that he is denied media exposure in this revolting fox/msnbc world.
🌹👍👍this massage is from people of🇮🇷🇨🇦🇺🇸🇨🇳🇻🇳
one hell of a great man we can all learn from .
Love you Chris! Your books, talks and lectures have been very influential on my worldview and thinking so thankyou brother that was so needed!!!
Another MASTERPIECE video by Chris Hedges. Indeed, kindness is the beginning and the end of all cures. PEACE.
What an extraordinary testimony, humility and recognition from Chris Hedges. Americans and Europeans need to watch it to see and understand the scope of our criminal colonialist wars in Palestine, Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Libya, Afghanistan, and not to mention our horrible legacies in China, India, the Korean Peninsula and Vietnam. Do we really have democratic values and respect for human rights, religious and cultural diversities ? Thank you the Emir Stein Center for your brilliant series!
I know living in amerikkka and working in the media must be difficult for an honest man of faith. so I understand if he can't go public yet, but I ask Allah to guide my Brother Chris Hedges to Islam, if He hasn't done so already.
Brilliant Chris. Wet eyes on that shout out of the prison window and the help you received.
Chris Hedges! Amazingly powerful video! Very well done, and ... thank you for telling that story! We have all forgotten that humility, meekness and modesty are powerful instruments of encounter with our fellow human beings. This is not the first you Tube video that you have done that i have seen but it is the most persoal and powerful. Thank you.
I'm an Iraqi girl and I was very touched by this story❤️️ Indeed, we are all human and kindness is what brings us together, I was 5 at the time of war and I still remember that American military who smiled at me and gave me a piece of candy, people are not defined by the selfishness of their politicians, and war is unjust to all partied involved.
Moral of the story. The more languages you learn, the more (new) friends you make, consequently becoming more open and kind... And going more places. Chris Hedges rocks !!
Wow! Hedges is the greatest when he's one of his rare positive moods. I'm stunned.
i almost cried as i remembered those days in 1991 Mr. Hedges talking about in south of Iraq.i was in my 20s
"Truth is Unacceptable in the Kingdom of Lies"
Thank you sir for this needed message. End these wars and stop the future ones. Let people live in peace.
His story brought me to tears.
Thank you for sharing your story. This brought me to tears. I only wish we could all learn other languages and learn about other cultures. It helps us to know we are all human and in spite of conflicts, we are basically all the same.
You have brought tears to my eyes sir...thank you.
Every time I hear or read from Chris Hedges, it's as if I've been re-centered. The message he carries, and the way he carries it, reminds you what this is all about.
Kindness is a mark of faith, and whoever has not kindness has not faith -- Mohammed (PBUH).
I treasure anything by Chris Hedges. And this reminds me of the ancient courtesies and kindness I encountered in Morocco and Palestine.
When I went to Palestine I was ALWAYS treated with respect, kindness and consideration. Even refusing payment for having helped me go places.
Wow. That is beautiful! I believe Tennessee Williams said something similar: "I have always depended on the kindness of strangers."
One of the greatest minds of our time
Chris Hedges, keep going my friend, keep going, ...
What a beautifully told story... thank you Chris.
Thank you Chris for truth and this heart-warming experience. We need more of this..
This just teared me up....... I want to be able to experience the beautiful culture and love of the people in the Middle East..... Each one of us just have to stop getting swayed by our governments, who erase an entire nation, only because of what you depicted here, lack of understanding of those that are different from you..... That you don't understand or does not measure up to your habits, beliefs.... Much love and blessings to each and every Middle Eastener.....
Note :when I day 'you' it's every mind who chooses to go with the beaten narrative of the others and the unknown being there dangerous.....
What an amazing and good man, Chris hedges is.
Good evening, everyone! Sending love from Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Thank you to the Emir-Stein Center for posting this. I so admire Chris Hedges. He has helped me to retain my sanity over the last ten or so years especially.
God bless, Chris. From a friend in tel aviv.
Which god out of thousands would you like to give them blessings? Kindness is pretty much the opposite of religious division. Even mother Theresa concluded before dying; there probably is no god. I just started helping as a person. Just doing something useful without the divisive evil of belief systems is not hard. Anyone can try it. You simply discard your beliefs and do something useful.
@@forestdweller5581 Just because you are weak in faith, doesn't mean you have the right to tell others they're wrong for having faith.
may Allah protect them...
Great real journalist with deep integrity . His life would be a great movie
Thank you. Chris is one of my favorite, and most trusted journalists.
Beautiful. In Disney's "Cinderella", Ella's mother said to her "Promise me, have courage and be kind". This is surely the way to live.
Keep on keeping on, Chris. Your caliber is few and far between today and your voice is very much needed.
As an Iraqi and an Arab, I was overwhelmed by your story. People like you, Mr Hedges, help make the world a better place ❤️
God bless you Chris
I've been following Mr. Hedges' vids for a while now. He is a very impressive man: smart, well informed, well educated, and compassionate towards others. A man of surpasing integrity. Without question, one of the more tragic aspects of my country men is their ignorance and unwillingness to embrace other cultures. Without that, there can be no understanding. No tolerance. No love. Just hatred for people they know NOTHING about. It's such a shame.
whoever and wherever they are… I hope, wish and pray that may Almighty LORD - our God, bless them… and hope you, Chris, or your video making team, or all ESC staffs, or you who may just passing-by, could wish and pray for the same for those people who help Chris… because only with this, they will live along, and their strong inspirational kindness will be live along… within us. Amen Yaa Allah 🤲
A citizen of the world.
قصتك أخذتني إلى عالم أخر، عالم جميل وندي وطاهر، عالم يعيش الكل فيه كأحبة. وياليت أن هذا واقع عالمنا.
one day I will understand this without google translate ( :
How we are with another human being, is how we are with ourselves.
Chris Hedges is a remarkable voice for justice and human dignity and decency.
Wonderful to see a "True Christian Brother" on this channel.
I have been listening to Chris Hedges for sometime now, and I have
learnt so much - concerning injustices in the "World of Politics".
Peace & One Love, to the Human Family.
You are a great man, Chris. We all can learn from your example. I’m glad you lived to enlighten us all.