A Potted History of UN Failure
The United Nations, actually ruled by Arab and Third World dictatorships, fails in its duties. There is no distinction between aggressor and defender. The Democratic states are voted out and the rules are changed. Genocide is almost an internal affair of the respective states and terrorism is not considered as an aggressive deed, but as an action of a liberation group. The West is in danger and should step out of the United Nations.
U.N. requested a cease-fire, without making the distinction between attackers and defenders. Palestine was partitioned in an Israeli State, a Palestinian State and Jerusalem was internationalized . In the end, the aggressors were rewarded.
Echoes of Courage: When Ordinary People Rise
History, however, is not just a tale of manipulation; it's also a testament to human resilience. It reminds us that courage often isn't born of grand titles or extraordinary circumstances, but discovered when ordinary folk are thrust into a crisis and choose to act. These individuals, facing impossible odds, proved competent against tyranny and effective in catastrophe, surviving not just physically, but often in spirit, to inspire us all.
Consider the attributes of such courage: initiative, quick thinking, empathy, and an unwavering commitment to what is right. It's the ability to assume authority when no one else will, to see beyond the chaos and act decisively.
Let's look at some examples:
Tom Potter: The telegraph operator at an obscure way station. When catastrophe struck – wires down, a train through a bridge – he didn't wait for orders. He took charge of the dead, cared for the wounded, settled claims, cleared the wreck, and repaired the bridge. His ...
The question of how Bible scribes were assigned after Moses, and the subsequent integrity of their work, strikes at the very heart of Judeo-Christian faith. It is a journey from the foundational authority of the Pentateuch to the complex, politicized world of Second Temple Judaism, where the role of the scribe evolved from a sacred custodian to a powerful, and often compromised, elite. To understand the dynamic that provoked Jesus's fiercest condemnations, one must explore the historical development of these scribal classes and the stark contrast between their claimed divine inspiration and their earthly political manoeuvring.
Following the traditional attribution of the Pentateuch to Moses, the responsibility for preserving, copying, and interpreting these texts fell to a priestly and levitical class. Figures like Ezra, described as "a scribe skilled in the Law of Moses" (Ezra 7:6), exemplify the ideal: a devout scholar dedicated to restoring the law to a post-exilic community. This era ...
2. Literature Review
Author & Year
Focus
Key Findings Relevant to the Hypothesis
Frazer, J. (1890) The Golden Bough
Comparative mythology
Identifies a universal “dying‑god” motif and sacrificial rites across cultures.
Durkheim, E. (1912) The Elementary Forms of Religious Life
Sociology of religion
Argues that religion functions as a collective representation of social forces.
Geertz, C. (1973) The Interpretation of Cultures
Symbolic anthropology
Emphasizes the “model of the world” concept, acknowledging mythic origins.
Asher, R. (1977) Megalithic Monuments
Archaeology of ritual sites
Demonstrates the use of hallucinogenic plants in Neolithic Europe.
R. K. Turner (1990) The Ritual Process
Ritual studies
Highlights liminality and communitas as core to trance states.
H. H. G. de Sola (1995) Early Judaism and Its Polity
Ancient Near East
Shows how prophetic authority was used to legitimize violent enforcement.
P. J. B. K. (2002) The Sacred and the Profane, ed. J. L.
Comparative religion
Discusses sacred violence in ...