Saturday 2 February 2013
Implications of HMD
Here we are then; the end of Holocaust Memorial Week. Another week of remembrance over for another year. Well, in terms of our calendar that is! I believe that the Holocaust and genocides should not only be remembered once a year but the whole year, 24/7. This is only going to get harder: as the survivors of the Second World War atrocities slowly pass away, it is the duty of this generation, your generation to ensure the lessons learnt from past genocides are continued and injustice is frowned upon.
What are you thankful for?
When I try to answer this, all I get is a massive long list which includes friends, family, events, opportunities and much more! But I think one of the major things I am thankful for is my community. Especially the new community of Canterbury City and Canterbury Christ Church University which I am in. I have been brought into this, on purpose by God, and have been so blessed by what I have received so far. I really want to give something back to the community that has received me. I cannot think of major activities that I may be useful in but I can start small in university and church and work out from there.
This is a personal goal but I also have an underlying reason: to ensure everyone can be made welcome and feel included in the workings of the community, to bring the community together.
As an ambassador for the Holocaust Educational Trust, I pray that you will do the same. It doesn't have to be big, just the tiniest thing in your community will be a stand against dehumanisation and injustice.
The theme of this week is Build a Bridge. There is still time to make the pledge on the HMD webpage, but now, as I finish my blog for this week, make a pledge in your own heart to bring your community together.
The past genocides were real, the victimised were real human beings, the people were real communities.
Think about practical things wherever you are, whether in the workplace, school, unversity, that you could to continue remembering the value of humanity.
What will you do this year until the next time for rememberance to bring your community together?
Finally, thank you for reading my blog. I hope it has been enjoyable, to the extent that this topic gives, and I wish you every best as you reflect on these lessons.
What are you thankful for?
When I try to answer this, all I get is a massive long list which includes friends, family, events, opportunities and much more! But I think one of the major things I am thankful for is my community. Especially the new community of Canterbury City and Canterbury Christ Church University which I am in. I have been brought into this, on purpose by God, and have been so blessed by what I have received so far. I really want to give something back to the community that has received me. I cannot think of major activities that I may be useful in but I can start small in university and church and work out from there.
This is a personal goal but I also have an underlying reason: to ensure everyone can be made welcome and feel included in the workings of the community, to bring the community together.
As an ambassador for the Holocaust Educational Trust, I pray that you will do the same. It doesn't have to be big, just the tiniest thing in your community will be a stand against dehumanisation and injustice.
The theme of this week is Build a Bridge. There is still time to make the pledge on the HMD webpage, but now, as I finish my blog for this week, make a pledge in your own heart to bring your community together.
The past genocides were real, the victimised were real human beings, the people were real communities.
Think about practical things wherever you are, whether in the workplace, school, unversity, that you could to continue remembering the value of humanity.
What will you do this year until the next time for rememberance to bring your community together?
Finally, thank you for reading my blog. I hope it has been enjoyable, to the extent that this topic gives, and I wish you every best as you reflect on these lessons.
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