I'll provide more details later (hint: I'm visiting a country that borders Saudi Arabia). In my free time, I hope to have to opportunity to interview some Middle Eastern citizens about their perspective on certain issues. If any of my readers has any particular questions they would like asked, speak up and I'll see what I can do.
Fascinating. I will be praying for your safety and looking forward to your return.
Admiral Quixote called a little bit ago from his final destination. I think he was in-route for about 31 hours.
After we had a "talk" about the fact that he failed to mention his plan to converse with Middle Easterners about incrediblely intense issues during an incredibly volitile time, he asked me to post a little something letting people know he did not have internet access at the hotel. He'll try to find access tomorrow, or maybe the next day.
Feel free to pray for him a lot. And me. You can pray for me a lot, too. Sure, I'm not in the Middle East. BUT I have a husband in the Middle East that thinks its a good idea to engage random locals in extreme conversations. The lengths he'll go to for good blogging!
UPDATE: Internet access is more scarce than he thought it would be.
MRH,
Interesting questions - I'll see what I can learn.
King,
Thank you. Thank you very much.
Lady Quixote,
Thanks for providing the updates. And no fears - I've only had one encounter with the local guards so far and all is well.
First, it could be interesting hearing some personal ideas from a number of Middle Eastern citizens holding a variety of beliefs on the role that religion plays in current relations and attitudes between the Middle East and North America. Second, same question, but with perceived ideological differences/commonalities instead of religion. Third, what sorts of trends are occuring within the context of the previous two questions?
Good luck and have a safe trip.