Israel’s Gaza War
The Hypocrisy in the Gentile Critique of Israeli Self-Defense Introduction Israel’s Gaza War is righteous because it protects the nation’s survival against existential threats. The October 7, 2023, massacre of…
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Žižek on Religion
Understanding Three Modes of Faith Introduction to Žižek on Religion Žižek on Religion focuses on his masterful work, The Puppet and the Dwarf provides a provocative lens to examine religion,…
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The Error of Faith and Truth
Examining the Fluid Nature of Knowledge The Error of Faith and Truth in Rational Dogma The Error of Faith and Truth lies at the core of Enlightenment thinking. Traditional rationalists view…
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The Rise of Right Wing Christian Nationalism
Or Believe as I Believe or So Help Me God! Introduction The Rise of Right Wing Christian Nationalism represents a stark contrast to the American ideal of religious freedom. This…
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The Two-Torah Solution
Contradictions, Diaspora, and Biblical Authorship Introduction to The Two-Torah Solution The Two-Torah Solution offers a rather brilliant framework for addressing contradictions within the Torah. After the destruction of the Second Temple,…
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The Monotheistic Paradox
The Dangers of Mythological Literalism in Society Introduction to The Monotheistic Paradox The Monotheistic Paradox arises when believers elevate religious myths to the status of irrefutable truth. While mythology plays an…
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Ethics of Responsibility: Ending the Politics of Self-Interest?
Ending the Politics of Self-Interest Ethics must emerge not from external taboos, divine commandments, or faith-based systems but from human responsibility rooted in the self and society. Relying on inherited moral…
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