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Thank you so much for coming from far and near to help us celebrate Isaac\u2019s birth.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s been more than a quarter century since I last saw some of you, when I left home, following the call I heard to go for myself. I know what people thought of me when I left. I have thought long and hard about the animus I had left in my wake. I needed the distance and the time. I ran away to redefine and find myself, and together with Sarah, I am proud to announce I have. <\/span><\/p>\n

25 years is a long time, even for an old man like myself. I don\u2019t know if it\u2019s my age, or the fact that we are here celebrating the birth of my son, but I have some thoughts that I wanted to share. I really don\u2019t agree with any of you, your arcane beliefs or your aberrant lifestyles.<\/span><\/p>\n

Raqim, I think that your obsession with Ba\u2019al is insane\u2026 but I love the beautiful poetry you write to celebrate him. Abdel, you all know that I detest what your statues stand for, but I think you are a true artist. And now that I have two sons, Iram, I cannot fathom killing one of them for God. But that doesn\u2019t mean that I must cut you out of my life because of your ritual filicide. It must have been one of the most difficult decisions of your life, and I made it harder by not being there for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

While I may disagree with your beliefs, myths and actions, I believe we can all sit together at the same table to celebrate. I\u2019ve learned to try to find righteousness in people I once considered \u201csinners\u201d. When I left home, I would have never imagined arguing with God to save some Sodomites. I was too much of a zealot. But I \u00a0see them as people now, and I feel like their death is my failure.<\/span><\/p>\n

Friendship and family should not based upon mutual agreement of the state of cosmic affairs. It\u2019s about the ability to sit together and laugh and cry. In my home, everyone is welcome.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this spirit, Sarah and I have made the decision, albeit prematurely, that our son Isaac will marry someone from back home, from Ur of the Chaldees. Let\u2019s bridge this long-standing rift, and remember that we are friends and family, no matter what we believe. <\/span><\/p>\n

May Isaac bring laughter and friendship to everyone he meets.<\/span><\/p>\n

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