
David Hartman — Hope in a Hopeless God
On Being with Krista Tippett
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The State of Israel Is a New Chapter for Jews
Israel is so much more a family home, makes it possible to be more universal than living in Manhattan. In this institute, Arabs tell me when they come, they said they feel dignified. No one pulls rank on another person. A total freedom of ideas caused cultural discussions with theologians, Muslims, Christians and philosophers. That's what Israel should be about. I don't want to lie to you. I love Israel not for what it is, but what it could be. I live with possibilities. The final chapter of Jewish history is still going to be written. And it's going to grow here.
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