9. The Struggle in the Gazan church

The author begins the article very effectively by giving information about the current and very devastating events happening in Gaza. The author claims that this conflict is the deadliest one between Israel and Palestine that has arose since 2005. More that 2,000 lives have been lost because of this conflict. Morgan then purposes his thesis about the church in Gaza, and how it has provided food, shelter, medication, and education to hundreds of the refugees. Next, the author introduces the interview that was done with a refugee in one of the churches of Gaza. The questions focus on Christians, the Israeli-Palestine conflict, and the church. Finally, the author has a very effective conclusion, formed by the last question of the interview and the answer. Father Elias Chacour says that If Israel continues in this conflict, it will effect the Jewish for generations to come and only make more enemies for them. 

This article was very effective in fulfilling its purpose: to inform Christians of the struggle for Christians in Gaza. The author uses a good structure, starting with the information, and explaining the conflict. Morgan then proceeds towards the thesis, telling how the church has been a great help in this time of need. Last, Morgan proposes the questions from an interview with a Christian Father of the church. The questions straightforward, and help to show how life is like for Christians in Gaza. The conclusion is rather abrupt, however the author is effective in explaining the conflict and giving a Christian view of it.


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