Miriam, it's hard for me to comprehend a world where people kill indiscriminately, just because one group feels that a certain other group has no right to exist.
It's mind boggling, although I know that it does happen.
If I had any illusions, 9-11 ripped that apart.
It's the worst kind of alienation, a spiritual distancing that must leave the soul barren and cold.
I couldn't live that way: living each day of my life contemplating the deaths of others.
To do that, I'd have to suppress whatever vestige of humanity I have to perpetrate the kind of crime that this terrorist had in mind.
Do all Israelis carry weapons of one sort or another, just the police, or certain designated individuals?
What's sad, is that We're All One, and that reality will become painfully clear upon our death.
By the way, I've completed the third installment in my Creation Story analysis.
It's a bit longer than I anticipated, and I hope that the content will justify the length.
But it's telling that I've never heard anyone attribute indiscriminate killing and vicious attitudes to anyone except "Terrorists" or criminals!
Have you studied the behavior of the Police - particularly the ones from my neighborhood - Chicago!? How about the CIA who I believe actually caused this condition in "The Middle East"!? Oh, and what about soldiers from any Army on the planet - trust me, they don't go around weeping for the people they shoot; as soon as they see one it's POW POW indiscriminately!? My Mother lived in Mississipi - grew up there - and trust me, the entire white population of the South seemed to be in a conspiracy for the MURDER of black folks - even circuit court Judges!?
Don't get me wrong - I'm no more sympathetic for a so-called "Terrorist" than I am for the average Marine Grunt but I believe they both have the same mentality - "Kill or Be Killed"! I think we've just gotten so used to the behavior of those who are suppose to be in authority that we fear challenging them; or we might just see them as doing GOOD; either way it amounts to "Alienation" and "Spiritual Distancing" on their behalf - so what does that say about me and you?
But it's telling that I've never heard anyone attribute indiscriminate killing and vicious attitudes to anyone except "Terrorists" or criminals! JustMe
Changes nothing, I'm afraid, terrorists, police, KKK, the military, or just hooligans out to make a little mischief by shooting up the neighborhood, it's hard for me to comprehend a world where people kill indiscriminately, just because one group feels that a certain other group has no right to exist.
The First Domino. To answer your question about Israelis and guns. Here in Israel a person can apply to for a gun license that allows them to carry a firearm. It is not easy to apply for, and there is a LOT of responsiblity that comes with it. They are also REALLY expensive. Most Israelis don't have guns, or even think about buying them.
Domino - Yes. I don't understand the lack of respect for life either. Makes me want to cry.
One of my first shock coming to Israel: seeing a regular guy with AK 47s, etc.
While I'm not objecting to what Ehav said, comparative to the USA, its a lot of guns. But at the same time I don't hear about accidents or road rages or any other rages that include fire arms, etc.
I just commented on your post -it was well worth the length!
Black Diaspora - Yes, an Arab Israeli worker. Recently (a few years ago)they have been called to a jihad against the Jews- a new event. Usually, they just want to work, enjoy the freedom, etc in Israel, etc. But lately...
I must get up to date with news in the States. Somehow the good must override the bad, but I'm not sure how yet.
Thank you for you care and concern. All these events -previous bulldozer attacks, shooting up of the high school/seminar have all been around my home. Its nerve wracking.
Just Me - Domino is such a gentle soul, a flowing brook. I think all crimes are awful, this just happen to be the subject at hand.
Ehav - Thanks for answering. I have been away from my own blog.
Tania - Thanks so much for the care. God willing the upcoming festivals will keep me and the family busy and safe.
I can feel the flowing brook's passionate demeanor in her (or his) comments. I felt it in the reply to my comment.
If you do not understand Racism, what it is and how it works, everything else you think you understand will only confuse you.
@ The First Domino
This is what I was trying to convey. We are mystifyed by certain behaviors because we don't understand OUR OWN ROLE in it!!! In a book I read by Kahlil Gibran, "The Prophet" he states the following:
"Oftentimes I have heard you speak of one who commits a wrong as thouh he were not one of you, but a stranger unto you and an intruder upon your world. But I say that even as the holy and righteous cannot rise beyond the highest which is in each of you, So the wicked and the weak cannot fall lower than the lowest which is in you also. And as a single leaf turns not yellow but with the silent knowledge of the whole tree, So the wrong-doer cannot do wrong without the hidden will of you all."
When you see a picture of a "Terrorist" it does not look like Timothy McVey...yet we say that this Country belongs to us ALL - black, white, asian, indian, jew, arab - so who says the Terrorist is Arab but not Jew; Black but not White...I say WE ALL DO either by our decietful hand or by our silent acceptance. It is only your own SPIRITUAL DISTANCING that allows you to be confused by the behavior of others!
Abe Lincoln said:
"Peace can only be achieved by understanding." ...not more war!
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Miriam, it's hard for me to comprehend a world where people kill indiscriminately, just because one group feels that a certain other group has no right to exist.
It's mind boggling, although I know that it does happen.
If I had any illusions, 9-11 ripped that apart.
It's the worst kind of alienation, a spiritual distancing that must leave the soul barren and cold.
I couldn't live that way: living each day of my life contemplating the deaths of others.
To do that, I'd have to suppress whatever vestige of humanity I have to perpetrate the kind of crime that this terrorist had in mind.
Do all Israelis carry weapons of one sort or another, just the police, or certain designated individuals?
What's sad, is that We're All One, and that reality will become painfully clear upon our death.
By the way, I've completed the third installment in my Creation Story analysis.
It's a bit longer than I anticipated, and I hope that the content will justify the length.
Miriam, did this terrorist come from outside your country, or from within?
I understand that some Arabs do live in Israel.
How do they relate to the larger population?
Please stay safe, you and your family.
People are very much concerned that the world is changing and that the crazies are increasing in number.
It seems to be reaching epidemic proportions, men killing their wives and children here in the states.
I'll keep you and your family in my prayers.
Excuse me First Domino,
But it's telling that I've never heard anyone attribute indiscriminate killing and vicious attitudes to anyone except "Terrorists" or criminals!
Have you studied the behavior of the Police - particularly the ones from my neighborhood - Chicago!? How about the CIA who I believe actually caused this condition in "The Middle East"!? Oh, and what about soldiers from any Army on the planet - trust me, they don't go around weeping for the people they shoot; as soon as they see one it's POW POW indiscriminately!? My Mother lived in Mississipi - grew up there - and trust me, the entire white population of the South seemed to be in a conspiracy for the MURDER of black folks - even circuit court Judges!?
Don't get me wrong - I'm no more sympathetic for a so-called "Terrorist" than I am for the average Marine Grunt but I believe they both have the same mentality - "Kill or Be Killed"! I think we've just gotten so used to the behavior of those who are suppose to be in authority that we fear challenging them; or we might just see them as doing GOOD; either way it amounts to "Alienation" and "Spiritual Distancing" on their behalf - so what does that say about me and you?
Peace and Blessings
JustMe
But it's telling that I've never heard anyone attribute indiscriminate killing and vicious attitudes to anyone except "Terrorists" or criminals! JustMe
Changes nothing, I'm afraid, terrorists, police, KKK, the military, or just hooligans out to make a little mischief by shooting up the neighborhood, it's hard for me to comprehend a world where people kill indiscriminately, just because one group feels that a certain other group has no right to exist.
The First Domino. To answer your question about Israelis and guns. Here in Israel a person can apply to for a gun license that allows them to carry a firearm. It is not easy to apply for, and there is a LOT of responsiblity that comes with it. They are also REALLY expensive. Most Israelis don't have guns, or even think about buying them.
WTH is going on over there! sickening. Stay safe girlfiend. You and your fam are always in my thoughts when I hear this stuff.
All: I apologize for being away for so long.
Domino - Yes. I don't understand the lack of respect for life either. Makes me want to cry.
One of my first shock coming to Israel: seeing a regular guy with AK 47s, etc.
While I'm not objecting to what Ehav said, comparative to the USA, its a lot of guns. But at the same time I don't hear about accidents or road rages or any other rages that include fire arms, etc.
I just commented on your post -it was well worth the length!
Black Diaspora - Yes, an Arab Israeli worker. Recently (a few years ago)they have been called to a jihad against the Jews- a new event. Usually, they just want to work, enjoy the freedom, etc in Israel, etc. But lately...
I must get up to date with news in the States. Somehow the good must override the bad, but I'm not sure how yet.
Thank you for you care and concern. All these events -previous bulldozer attacks, shooting up of the high school/seminar have all been around my home. Its nerve wracking.
Just Me - Domino is such a gentle soul, a flowing brook. I think all crimes are awful, this just happen to be the subject at hand.
Ehav - Thanks for answering. I have been away from my own blog.
Tania - Thanks so much for the care. God willing the upcoming festivals will keep me and the family busy and safe.
It's JustMe,
I can feel the flowing brook's passionate demeanor in her (or his) comments. I felt it in the reply to my comment.
If you do not understand Racism, what it is and how it works, everything else you think you understand will only confuse you.
@ The First Domino
This is what I was trying to convey. We are mystifyed by certain behaviors because we don't understand OUR OWN ROLE in it!!! In a book I read by Kahlil Gibran, "The Prophet" he states the following:
"Oftentimes I have heard you speak of one who commits a wrong as thouh he were not one of you, but a stranger unto you and an intruder upon your world.
But I say that even as the holy and righteous cannot rise beyond the highest which is in each of you,
So the wicked and the weak cannot fall lower than the lowest which is in you also.
And as a single leaf turns not yellow but with the silent knowledge of the whole tree,
So the wrong-doer cannot do wrong without the hidden will of you all."
When you see a picture of a "Terrorist" it does not look like Timothy McVey...yet we say that this Country belongs to us ALL - black, white, asian, indian, jew, arab - so who says the Terrorist is Arab but not Jew; Black but not White...I say WE ALL DO either by our decietful hand or by our silent acceptance. It is only your own SPIRITUAL DISTANCING that allows you to be confused by the behavior of others!
Abe Lincoln said:
"Peace can only be achieved by understanding." ...not more war!
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