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Israel’s Exceptionalism, Climate Despair, and Apocalyptic Populism
In the global surge of apocalyptic populism, much attention has been directed toward the United States. Rightly so: Trumpism, with its rejection of liberal rationalism and embrace of conspiratorial and religious narratives, appears as a textbook case. But to assume that this phenomenon is confined to the American context is a mistake. Israel is no […]
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Messiah, Imam, and Machine: On Artificial Intelligence and the Fragility of Human Belief
This post is written as political-theological commentary and reflects the author’s personal reflections and interpretations. It is not an academic article, nor does it claim to represent any official position. The views expressed here are subjective and exploratory, rooted in lived experience, geopolitical observation, and philosophical inquiry. In the shadow of geopolitical escalation between Israel […]
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Semantic Terrorism as Mind Control — And My Star of Redemption Defense
In our modern world, words can be weapons. Headlines, hashtags, and news cycles bombard us daily, shaping what we think and how we feel before we even realize it. This isn’t just a side effect of living in an information-saturated world — it’s what I call semantic terrorism: the deliberate use of language to manipulate […]
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ChatGPT Is Not a Therapist: A Caution from Lived Experience
Spiraled into mania with chatgpt Lately, I’ve been reflecting on how much time I’ve spent with ChatGPT—how it helped me think, study, reflect, and even write. I’ve also been thinking about a part of that journey that’s harder to talk about. I want to share something that comes from experience, not theory. When I was […]
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From Detachment to Grace: How I Evolved Beattie’s Legacy
The author reflects on their experience of letting go of a profound yet perilous relationship with an Iranian pen pal while in a psychiatric ward. Inspired by Melody Beattie’s teachings, they coined the concept of “graceful disengage” to preserve self-respect during emotionally challenging times. This process emphasized self-care amidst love’s complexities.
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Marching for the Silenced: Reflections on Anti-War Activism in 2025
Marching for the Silenced: Reflections on Anti-War Activism in 2025 I am like many Israelis. I am grappling with shame and guilt over the actions of the Israeli army in Gaza. I also feel guilt over the crimes against humanity committed by my government. The weight of these events bears heavily on my conscience. They […]
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The stand alone stand in the middle defender revisited
— Today, I found myself stepping into the middle—literally and metaphorically—between a man and his girlfriend on the street. He was speaking to her in a way that made my stomach churn: aggressive, threatening, and dripping with control. I couldn’t just walk by. Something in me said, No, you’re not going to be a bystander […]
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bleeding for Gaza
There are claims of genocide in Gaza. These reports are dismissed by the Israeli media but are widely circulated around the world. As an Israeli citizen, I can’t look the other way. I’ve read many testimonials from trusted sources. These include reports from doctors in Gaza and citizen journalists. They also include the accounts of […]
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