This proposal describes (in Arabic, English and Hebrew) a world class, international, Peace Center in the Heart of Jerusalem. Emotional barriers and important background information are put on the table for everyone to see: providing us with the motivation necessary to envision, desire and create a post-modern, "Old City", with a raised glass-brick platform, prominent hangin gardens and elevated, community-oriented enterprises above partiions of the ancient marketplace.
These structures would be outside the Al-Aksa compount in perfect alignment with (your choice) the Dome of the Rock, Solomon's Temple, Abraham's Altar and/or the Garden Tomb. These structures work together to create jobs, inspirational meeting spaces as well as a focal point for peace education and outreach.
This platform would provide newsworthy explorations into deep, direct, democracy; intercultural, cooperative projects; as well as interfaith feasts and celebrations.
Perhaps the most important contribution is to help people appreciate LIFE and LOVE from a different perspective. Instead of assuming that one perspective is better or worse than another; we can reconstruct our ethics (and/or spirituality) together from scientific and/or mystical principles that reinforce the wisdom of living together peacfully. If we are ready to give each other another chance; medieval interpretations of God (as well as medieval traditions and politics) have to be re-evaluated. It is time to clean up our thoughts, words and actions . . . individually and collectively! This project provides a great opportunity for us to forgive and to move forward.
This project will encourage people throughout the world to look deep inside and to cleanse ourseves for the highest good. In this way, Jerusalem can be a living example of responsible peace as well as sustainable health and security. By working together, Jerusalem can positively fulfill prophecies from a raised platform, known as the "Sea of Glass."
