Why do we keep having wars?
Our young people,
don’t want them anymore.
Can’t you see they’re peacefully marching,
in the streets?

The more guns you buy,
the more innocents die.
The more rockets you fire,
the more destruction and dire.

Who gave the zealots the right to decide,
that our young people are dispensable?
So why do we keep indulging them,
and why are Judeo-Christians so apathetic,
if the devil takes no prisoners?

“Never Again” is happening again—
the disbelief and horror of it all,
is that we never thought,
it would ever come from them.

By: ElRoyPoet © 2023

Why are America’s Christian Evangelicals validating Zionists?

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Muslim Religion, Nationalism and Democracy: Allies or Adversaries?

While Jews and Muslims both adhere to monotheistic beliefs and share some common religious history in the Bible’s Old Testament, their doctrines, as outlined in the Torah and the Quran respectively, have significant differences. Both groups have a deep-rooted connection to their respective religious beliefs, which should be respected rather than used as a basis for division.

Zionists on the other hand are nationalist Jews who support the establishment of a Jewish state in the territory defined as the historic “Eretz Yisrael” (Zion, the promised land). Similarly, there are Muslims who have been radicalized as nationalists and are zealous about their Islamic faith.

The challenge with any religion, including Islam and Judaism, is that they can give rise to zealots. Zealots, whether religious or nationalist, often seek an authoritarian or supreme leader to govern them. This is why it is easier for tyrants to control zealots, as they can be more easily manipulated through fear mongering and hate rhetoric.

Can individuals who strongly identify with nationalism also be deeply religious? Can governments effectively separate church and state? Nationalism does not inherently conflict with religion; rather, it is how these beliefs are interpreted and practiced that can lead to tyranny and sharia law.

The assertion that assimilation into the major religion is a prerequisite for democracy is a dangerous and slippery slope. If Middle-Eastern immigrants want to coexist with Western and European societies, must they also be obliged to renounce Islam and convert to that nation’s dominant religion in order not to be oppressed?

Democracy is built upon the foundation of freedom, equality, and respect for all individuals, regardless of their religious beliefs. Forcing someone to renounce their religion in order to coexist within a democratic society goes against the very principles that democracy stands for. This notion of assimilation is not only discriminatory but also undermines the freedom of religion that democratic communities claim to advocate.

Throughout history, there have been numerous instances of religious conflicts and intolerance within Christian, Jewish and Muslim communities alike. The problem is not due to religion itself, but in how its teachings are misconstrued by churches and exploited by governments. By painting all Muslims as zealots who need to be controlled by authoritarianism as opposed to Judeo-Christians who are inherently pacifists, we are perpetuating harmful stereotypes and misconceptions.

In conclusion, it is crucial to approach the issue of religious diversity and nationalism with patience and dialogue. Rather than viewing Jews and Muslims as fundamentally different based on their religious beliefs, we should focus on promoting mutual respect and cooperation between different communities. Let us strive to build bridges of understanding and empathy, rather than walls of division and prejudice.

Is the KEY to Peace in the Middle East in the Bible or the Quran?

In the Bible, there are multiple references that advocate for peace between Jews and Muslims, as well as between followers of different faiths. One such example is found in the Book of Exodus 22:21, which states, “You must not exploit a resident alien or oppress him, since you were resident aliens in the land of Egypt.” In the Book of Leviticus 19:18, it states, “You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against the sons of your own people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Lord.” This commandment emphasizes the importance of love and compassion towards others, regardless of their background or beliefs.

Similarly, in the Quran, there are several verses that promote peace and harmony between Jews and Muslims. In Surah Al-Baqarah 2:256, it states, “There shall be no compulsion in the religion.” This verse underscores the importance of religious freedom and tolerance. In Surah Al-‘Ankabut 29:46, it states unequivocally regarding the Jews that “our God and their God is one.” This verse recognizes the commonality between the two faiths. Another verse, Qur’an 56:25-26, assures the believers, “Therein they will hear no abusive speech, nor any talk of sin, only the saying, ‘Peace, peace.’” This verse promotes understanding among all believers.

By referencing these verses from the Bible and Quran, it is evident that both religions value peace and coexistence among individuals of different faiths. It’s important to note that while these texts can be interpreted in many ways, most religious scholars and followers interpret them in a way that promotes understanding between different ideologies. It’s also worth noting that interfaith dialogue and mutual respect are key to fostering peace between different communities.

“It is impossible to have a Jewish, democratic state and at the same time to control all of Eretz Yisrael. If we insist on fulfilling the dream in its entirety, we are liable to lose it all. Everything. That is where the extremist path takes us.” By: Ariel Sharon

Why Don’t Peaceful Muslims Speak Out, Are They Irrelevant?

Definition: Zealot /zĕl′ət/, noun

1. One who is zealous, especially excessively so.
2. A fanatically committed person.
3. A member of a Jewish movement of the first century AD that fought against Roman rule in Palestine as incompatible with strict monotheism.

“If you’re not careful, the newspapers (social media) will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.” By: Malcolm X

“There has never been a just [war], never an honorable one— on the part of the instigator of the war. I can see a million years ahead, and this rule will never change in so many as half a dozen instances. The loud little handful—as usual—will shout for the war. The pulpit will—warily and cautiously—object—at first; the great, big, dull bulk of the nation will rub its sleepy eyes and try to make out why there should be a war, and will say, earnestly and indignantly, ‘It is unjust and dishonorable, and there is no necessity for it.’ Then the handful will shout louder. A few fair men on the other side will argue and reason against the war with speech and pen, and at first will have a hearing and be applauded; but it will not last long; those others will outshout them, and presently the anti-war audiences will thin out and lose popularity. Before long you will see this curious thing: the speakers stoned from the platform, and free speech strangled by hordes of furious men who in their secret hearts are still at one with those stoned speakers—as earlier—but do not dare say so. And now the whole nation—pulpit and all—will take up the war-cry, and shout itself hoarse, and mob any honest man who ventures to open his mouth; and presently such mouths will cease to open. Next the statesmen will invent cheap lies, putting the blame upon the nation that is attacked, and every man will be glad of those conscience-soothing falsities, and will diligently study them, and refuse to examine any refutations of them; and thus he will by and by convince himself the war is just, and will thank God for the better sleep he enjoys after this process of grotesque self-deception.” By: Mark Twain