So Tom,

Not that you asked but to bring you up to speed how free-thinkers like me believe we got here:

*In October, there is reports of horrible atrocities against Jewish women and children in the Gaza Strip and/or the surrounding area

- my thought is that I don’t trust any mainstream reports that are going to forward a heightened response until we can corroborate all of the information as it’s being presented. Also, Israel has the best intelligence, surveillance and security on the planet. How did they let their guard down in this instance? Is the narrative exaggerated or did security all of a sudden become lax?

*As expected, the military response is potent. Reports of genocide are floating around, and very seemingly funded and organized protests against Israel’s response are mainstream news. Democrats are secretly supporting Israel while trying to appear neutral while Republicans, with the exception of a thoughtful Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, are all in with supporting an epic military campaign to snuff out the enemy (despite many civilian casualties).

- my concern is a rushed response and a lack of nuanced reporting. We are encouraged to pick either a good side or an evil side and a majority of congress is on board with swift action to right the reported wrongs.

*Jews in America are now being targeted by these well-organized and indoctrinated protestors and supporters of Hamas(?).

-I’m concerned with the level of coordination behind these protests. Is somebody funding the protesters? We know we can’t trust the objectively or nuance of the mainstream and even sanctioned alternative news outlets. We have to try and piece it all together and make sense of what we are being sold.

*On cue, there is now a greater excuse to crack down on the antisemitism that currently abounds which will put greater restriction on the rights of US citizens while the desire to exercise discernment in supporting military campaigns is further buried under the flames of discord. The respected thing is merely to pick a side. You are either with the Jews or against.

-Personally, I’m with the Jews! I’m for their livelihood and their salvation but I also feel that way about every person made in the image of God, no matter where they happen to reside. Jews are not pawns to be used in a greater geopolitical agenda.

So here we are…. As citizens merely along for the ride. As Christians, discerning and vigilant citizens of a much better place.

Last edited by Anthony C.; Wed Jun 12, 2024 2:57 PM.