About Hamas and Hezbollah
I cut my teeth on these two organizations. In fact, my thesis as a graduate student was written on the subject of Iranian backed militias globally - how they train, organize, fund, supply, etc. I did so as an employee of the US Government. I was in Ramallah in 2006 when Hamas ascended to power by means of a democratic vote over Fatah. There were two versions of my thesis, one made publicly available and one that was closed. My studies of Iran and the groups it develops made me admire Iran, even when I viewed the Iranians as enemies.
Back when I believed in the United States and the moral superiority of our cause, I ran all over the world on behalf of the American Empire. Seventy-eight countries and a prison term later, my positions have clearly changed. But that which I know about the groups has not.
The Israelis are lying.
It is not the nature of Hamas or Hezbollah to indiscriminantly kill hostages. These are not American-created ISIS or Al Qaeda, with no official state responsibilities. These are highly advanced, well oiled machines with a high level of discipline and political accumen.
That is not to say that hostages have not died in their care. They certainly have. But generally, hostages taken by Hezbollah and Hamas are often kept alive and reasonably comfortable because they become bargaining chips. Intelligence assets will be harmed - no doubt - as most are when captured. But these organizations are fairly adept at identifying who are the innocent civilians and who are the assets. Again, this is not the ham-fisted Boko Harem - another American created entity designed to undermine Nigerian stability (another country within which I worked) that "justifies" a need for AFRICOM.
Contrary to Jewish sadomasochistic pornographic fantasies, Israeli females will not be raped by male prison guards. They will be remanded to Palestinian women who may be harsh, but will not rape the women. The male prisoners will be handled according to their fighting capacity, with older hostages likely to receive basic care in accordance with Islamic law. Whereas many of the same charges levied against Hamas and Hezbollah were claimed as "Nazi" atrocities in the past, just as they were lies in 1945, so too will those be lies in 2023.
The bottom line is that Hamas and Hezbollah have very clear, geopolitical and religious goals. Iran has a very clear geopolitical and religious goal. The geographic state of Israel is not merely a problem for those entities because it occupies disputed ground. The Israelis have created a great deal of unrest, political turmoil, terror, and physical harm to their neighbors for decades. They cry out while they strike you - an experience that the region knows all too well. The Jewish occupiers are not to be trusted, especially when you understand that the American media is dominated by fellow leftist Talmudic Jews.
One final note - nothing happens in a vacuum. Everything is interrelated as it pertains to international affairs. The fact that Jewish-led Ukraine and geographic Israel are now under assault is a manifestation of a rapidly collapsing United States. Jews created antifa... Jews created BLM... Jews created an open border... Jews vehemently assaulted Whites through various political and social programs... Jews attacked and destroyed the MAGA movement designed to restore American power... Jews continue to lead every single program that demoralizes, demonizes, and weakens the United States. Now that they got their wish, their people are under assault around the world.
It is not a matter of "if" but "when" Jews will reap that which they have sown in the United States. The Hamas attack is just the canary in the coal mine. Something is coming and you can feel a coalescing of hardening anti-Jewish animus. Such animus is well earned.
I appreciate the points made regarding the accuracy of the Bible. Let me address each of these concerns:
1.Absence of True Originals
It’s true that we don’t have the original manuscripts (autographs) of the Bible, but what we do have are very old copies, as you mentioned. These ancient copies in Hebrew and Greek, such as the Codex Sinaiticus and Codex Vaticanus, serve as reliable sources for reconstructing the original texts.
2.Comparing Old Texts
Scholars who can read these ancient languages have indeed compared and contrasted these old texts with modern translations. Their meticulous work in textual criticism ensures the accuracy of the Bible’s transmission.
3.Mistranslations
While it’s possible that over time some words or passages have been mistranslated, the vast majority of the text remains intact and accurately translated in modern versions. In fact, modern translators work diligently to minimize errors.
4.The Use of “Yom” in Genesis
You mentioned the Hebrew word “Yom” used in Genesis, Chapter 1. While “Yom” can have various meanings, context is crucial in understanding its usage. In the creation account, the repeated use of “evening and morning” with each day strongly suggests a literal 24-hour day. Nevertheless, this is a topic of theological discussion, and different scholars may have varying interpretations.
5.Mistranslations and Distortion
It’s important to acknowledge that while there may be minor mistranslations in some areas, these do not lead to substantial distortion of the Bible’s core teachings. The Bible’s message remains consistent, and many of the perceived issues are a result of differing interpretations rather than mistranslation.
It’s worth noting that differences in interpretation and theological views can lead to varying perspectives on certain passages. However, the central message and teachings of the Bible are generally well-preserved and consistent. The study of ancient manuscripts and textual criticism plays a significant role in ensuring the accuracy of the Bible.
If you’d like more specific references or further elaboration on any of these points, please let me know.
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