Canaan

Israel or Palestine, it is really a problematic to designate the land I am going to talk about with either one of them, because neither Israel nor Palestine represents the entirety of the land. I will just use its old name, Canaan. From the historical point of view, Canaan is really an interesting place. This land is considered holy by three monotheist religions, namely Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. 

I always want to travel to Canaan. I read both Bible and Quran, although the Bible I read is overly simplified and I didn't finish Quran because I find the writing so boring. Regardless of the accuracy, many epic events had happened there. It has always been the most awesome land ever in my mind and Jerusalem is I think the centre of all civilisations if there is ever one. I am neither Jewish, Christian, nor Muslim, but it would be an honour to be there at this magical land, to glimpse into the past, to step on the same footprints left by many great men who had changed the history. 

However travelling there is almost impossible for me. Firstly, my passport forbids me to travel to Israel. Secondly, Israel and Palestine. The conflict is really a headache. It just seems going on and on forever. The fight keeps on going for so long, I wonder if people of both sides still remember what they are fighting for. I am always afraid to talk about it for one major reason, I don't feel like I am qualified to talk about it. It is a conflict of long history. I feel like to talk about the conflict, it needs quite some researches beforehand but I am too lazy to do it. I prefer to rely on colourful videos made by people like John Green to get information on this issue. 

I have many Muslim friends. From their posts on social media, the impression I get is that Israel is the evil one and Palestine is constantly being suppressed. Nothing judgemental on those posts since being truly unbiased is a difficult feat. I have little to no knowledge on the conflict. Nevertheless, one fact is undeniable : countless lives are lost and so much blood has been shed. The relatively central position of Canaan on a conventional map reminds me of Republic City in the Legend of Korra. I wonder what if we can replicate Republic City, relocate all UN buildings to Canaan and rebuild the land as a neutral zone, a common ground for every human being. It is a silly thought but I think it is dream-worthy. Canaan shouldn't be a place of conflict. Canaan should be a heaven on earth.