Kameel Majdali's Road Ahead

Revolutions : there have been some very successful ones in history. One of the best known was the American Revolution of 1775-1781. Less known but very successful was in Asia Minor during the 1920s, which transformed the decrepit, decadent Ottoman Empire into a secular, modern, dynamic, western-leaning, European orientated Republic of Turkey. This was made possible courtesy of the legendary Ataturk. Yet no revolution has had the impact of the one that comes from the Book of Romans. The Bible in general and Romans in particular has changed individuals, nations, civilisations, and history. For example, a German monk was struggling with his sin issues and, despite his best religious efforts, he just could not break overcome. With the Word of God in front of him, his eyes fell onto Romans 1:17 ‘ The just shall live by faith. ’ The words leapt out of the page and he was set free. The monk was Martin Luther and he went on to be a key leader in the Protestant Reformation. Two cen...

Australia is the envy of much of the world. Known for its high standard of living, relaxed lifestyle, plenty of warm beaches, and political stability, it is understandably a favoured haven for migrants from around the world. At the centre of this stability is the Australian Constitution of 1901, which has provided a healthy dose of ‘ checks and balances, ’ ‘ balance of power, ’ and an apolitical head of state. The results speak for itself: no civil wars, race riots, or outlandish scandals that have crippled the United States. In every way Australia is considered a ‘ model democracy. ’ Yet there is something very unsettling happening. On the evening of September 14th, 2015, Malcolm Turnbull successfully challenged sitting Prime Minister Tony Abbott, thus becoming Australia ’ s 29th PM. Take a step back: Australia has had 5 prime ministers in 5 years. Even Israel, with its raucous parliament, minority governments, and all-too-frequent elections, is starting to look like t...