An unflinching view from a place called Israel
I’m still on the topic of Arabic democracy, and there’s a definite parallel to European democracy. During the dark ages, the idea that each man was equal in the eyes of God was horrifying – Satanic, even. The Roman Catholic Church considered democratic values to be evil, and persecuted those who advocated them. Throughout Europe, … Read more
The desert breeds a certain kind of person. Deserts are harsh and unforgiving. Deserts consume the weak. Deserts demand everything that you have, and then a little more. When you live in the desert, you live by desert rules, and if you forget those rules… you die. However, desert rules don’t apply everywhere. It’s not … Read more
Yesterday was Yom Kippur (pronounce it like this: yome kee-poor). It’s a great day for introspection, for quiet reflection. The nation is quiet. No cars move. Kids play in the street. Religious Jews fast and afflict their souls. Christians and non-religious Jews have a sandwich and read a good book – but, we’re VERY quiet … Read more
One of my favorite quotes comes from the Bene Gesseret in one of my favorite novels, Dune, by Frank Herbert: Fear is the mind killer. When fear takes over, your mind turns off. And, when your mind is turned off, you do things that you would not normally do. Hitler used fear to stir up … Read more
Most of you know that I am a Christian. Some of you know what kind. A few of you are frustrated because I do not make reference to my religious convictions in this blog. I have good reasons for why I do not emphasize my beliefs here, and one day I may go into them. … Read more