The tragedy in the Middle East, from a Christian convert’s perspective 

Earlier this year, NPR’s “Consider This” interviewed a variety of Muslim Americans for an episode titled “Ramadan in a Time of War.” Interviewees expressed renewed fervor for prayer as they mourn and advocate for the safety and peace of friends and family in and around Gaza.  

Since Oct. 7, 2023, people around the world — not only Muslims and Jews — have been grieving a tragedy with a complex history. Iran has since launched an attack on Israel and Israel has since moved into Rafah,...