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Einstein Quote
“Peace cannot be kept by force, it can only be achieved by understanding. ~ Albert Einstein
..::”The finest emotion of which we are capable is the mystic emotion. Herein lies the seed of all art and all true science. Anyone to whom this feeling is alien, who is no longer capable of wonderment and lives in a state of fear is already dead. ~Albert Einstein
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..::”Refusing humility traps you in delusion.
People will convince themselves they are fighting you while being blind to the fact that it was never actually about you—
—it has actually been a one-sided beef with their Creator all along.
This is why we say, “Don’t kill the messenger
via Poetess gina näumanجینا نعمان @entertheunseen
Middle East:
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Allison Weir @ifamericansknew ..::”Former editor of a small-town newspaper in California, became aware of the Israel-Palestine conflict and noticed discrepancies in the news coverage. This prompted her to delve deeper, leading her to visit Palestine firsthand in early 2000. She experienced the horrors that the Palestinians endure on a day-to-day basis which changed her perspective on life. Her experiences compelled her to resign from her job and establish the organization “If Americans Knew” to raise awareness about how American tax dollars are used. Despite her efforts, she faced opposition, including being blacklisted by the Anti-Defamation League ( @ADL ) in an attempt to discredit her work.
The media is completely complicit in genocide…
Debunking — “Ancient Israel”
Debunking — “Ancient Israel”
 
Why I Changed My Mind about Palestine
 
 
Real Olive Tree Owners Never kill them. Thieves kill anyone, for money.
 
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Real Olive Tree Owners Never kill them. Thieves kill anyone, for money.
 
 
“Israeli occupation forces round up, detain and transport Palestinians from the north of Gaza away…
 
Post by @middleeastmonitor
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Charges Of Israel Harvesting Organs Are Confirmed  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuEWw5Yc7uA 
17 Rabbis arrested for harvesting organs from living people to sell.One Rabbi sold kidneys for over 10 yearshttps://x.com/i/status/1849080584737370147
Israeli Child Trafficking :: “Operation Magic Carpet” – the 1949 relocation of almost 50,000 from Yemen to the newly man-made state of Israel.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ItGR2y4_lA&t=1313s
Israel is a key world human trafficking nexus, with even Israeli news Haaretz reporting on the fact that the occupation doesn’t prosecute human trafficking. It is also a top safe haven to escape prosecution. Additionally, an IDF Rabbi has said rape in war is kosher.
Human Traffickers Not Being Prosecuted in Israel
https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2022-12-29/ty-article/.premium/report-human-traffickers-not-being-prosecuted-in-israel/00000185-5f5f-d819-a995-ffff05430000
Israel’s army has been accused of stealing organs from the dead in Gaza by an NGO, which called for an independent international investigation.
Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor said on Sunday it had “concerns” about possible organ theft from Palestinian corpses, following reports by medical professionals in Gaza who examined some bodies after they were released by Israel.
The NGO claimed it has documented Israeli forces confiscating dozens of dead bodies from the al-Shifa and Indonesian hospitals in northern Gaza, alongside others in the south.
Medical professionals reportedly found vital organs, such as livers, kidneys and hearts, alongside cochleas and corneas, were missing, which the Euro-Med Monitor called “evidence” of potential organ theft.
https://www.euronews.com/2023/11/27/israel-stealing-organs-from-bodies-in-gaza-alleges-human-right-group
 
 
   
 
 
Israel Illegal Kidney Market | Organ Trafficking
  
 
 
Former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert:“The REAL enemy that we have is not Iran…is not Hezbollah….Is not Hamas”“The real enemy is from the within, the messianic, crazy, extreme groups of Israelis…The government…Netanyahu”   
80% of US Congress receive “pay checks” from AIPAC.
 
 
While bragging about rigging 30+ presidential elections.They thought these undercover reporters were potential clients.   
80% of US Congress receive “pay checks” from AIPAC.
 
 
He Says…. IF YOU ARE A REAL Jew: “It is permissible to kill children”.   
He Says…. IF YOU ARE A REAL Jew: “It is permissible to kill children”.
 
 
HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR DR. GABOR MATÉ: ISRAEL’S CRUELTY IN GAZA IS THE DARKEST THING I’VE EVER SEEN
‘This ongoing daily cruelty, unspeakable cruelty, that we’re witnessing in the face of media support and the political class in most of the Western world is just cheering it on. It’s the darkest thing I’ve seen in my whole life’
-Holocaust Survivor and trauma specialist @DrGaborMate on Going Underground, discussing the Gaza genocide
For Gaza genocide coverage you won’t find on the mainstream media, follow our Rumble channel: https://rumble.com/c/GoingUnderground
   
For Gaza genocide coverage you won’t find on the mainstream media, follow our Rumble channel: https://rumble.com/c/GoingUnderground
 
 
“The American government is not for the American people.   
80% of US Congress receive “pay checks” from AIPAC.
 
 
“The General’s Plan”: Gen. Giora Eiland’s genocidal plan for northern Gaza.   
“The General’s Plan”: Gen. Giora Eiland’s genocidal plan for northern Gaza.
 
 
“Facebook’s Meta Head of Content Moderation is a woman who used to work for the Israeli regime.
 
 
 
Noam Chomsky: Clearly outlines the insane religious dogma that Is a Real threat to the survival of all humanity. (starting at 50 minutes) 
“The race towards disaster is being carried out with almost euphoric intensity,” said Chomsky.
Chomsky maintains that meaningful change requires a democratic awakening.
Noam Chomsky: Clearly outlines the insane religious dogma that Is-a-Rael threat to the survival of all humanity.
Here is the “dogma” Noam is debunking:
..::” Rabbi explains how @realDonaldTrump is the “Mango Messiah”.
“The Rabbi explains #Israel’s rise cannot happen until the West is destroyed. The “West” = Esau/Edom (Christians). The Jewish leadership bought Americans for a pitiful 100 million dollars in exchange for American blood and trillions more fighting Jewish holy wars.
video 2 of the dogma
#LiberateEdom #FreePalestine
 
 
Foreign Minister Dismantles Netanyahu For That Insane UN Speech  
 
 
“Israeli Soldier’s Explosive Tell-All: “Palestinians are Right to Resist”
In a rare, candid conversation, Abby Martin interviews a former Israeli Army combat soldier who served as an occupier in Palestine’s Hebron City. Eran Efrati spent years as a sergeant and combat soldier in the Israeli military, but has since become an outspoken critic of the occupation of Palestine and Israeli apartheid.
Efrati gives explosive testimony on the reality of his service and explains how war crimes are institutionalized, as well as how systematic the oppression against Palestinians really is in a war of conquest that will no-doubt be accelerated under the Trump Administration.
 
 
How AIPAC shapes unconditional US support for Israel
How AIPAC shapes unconditional US support for Israel
Trickle down prejudice and hate… Keeps the masses in fear… Therefore voting for the next dictator… World history since Babylon… ~LL
 
Debunking Israeli ‘Lies’
What are the global implications of Israel’s occupation? This panel, featuring journalists, activists, and academics, examines the humanitarian crisis and the challenges to achieving lasting peace. The discussion highlights insights from TRT World’s documentary “Holy Redemption,” revealing the harsh realities faced in Palestine.
A massive moral collapse in the US and Europa.
    
via Dr. Mads Gilbert DrMadsGilbert … Norwegian physician, Professor em. Univ. Hospital of North Norway, Solidarity medical worker, Researcher, Teacher, Longtime volunteer for Palestinian healthcare .
 
via Ryan Rozbiani @RyanRozbiani · AIPAC EXPOSED · Award-winning Jewish Professor John Ehrenberg has exposed the pervasive influence of AIPAC.The most powerful pro-Israel lobby in manipulating the outcome of US elections.
via Ryan Rozbiani RyanRozbiani · AIPAC EXPOSED · Award-winning Jewish Professor John Ehrenberg has exposed the pervasive influence of AIPAC.
The most powerful pro-Israel lobby in manipulating the outcome of US elections.
 
via Reddit.com
r/changemyview … Go to changemyview .. r/changemyview … • 2 yr. ago HuangHuaYu49 1∆
CMV: Jews have no legitimate claim to the land of modern day Israel. A two-state solution is already a major concession made by the Palestinians. Delta(s) from OP After reading about the Israel-Palestine conflict, I was shocked at how rarely people point out the flawed logic behind pro-Israel arguments. I do not believe Jews have a meaningful claim to the land of Israel, and a “Jewish state” should have never been established in the region. I will be debunking common arguments for a Jewish state of Israel below, and will gladly respond to any others that are brought up to this post.
The Jews deserve a homeland because centuries of history have shown their safety is never guaranteed in non-Jewish countries.
I agree, Jews have every right to establish their own country so they do not have to worry about being a persecuted minority. However, Jews do not have a right to establish a Jewish state over a region that is already inhabited by non-Jewish people. If the principal concern is establishing a country where Jews can be safe, why does it have to be established in a region that is majority Muslim? There are other regions of the world with unoccupied land, but Jews insist their nation be established over the historic land of Israel. In this case, the “Jews just want a homeland” is a red herring to avoid the issue of a Jewish state being established over a region occupied by Arabs for centuries.
2) Jews legally bought land in Palestine in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Yes, Jews legally bought land during both the Ottoman and British administration of the region. However, these were regarding private ownership of the land, which is different from sovereignty of the land. Many Chinese people buy real estate in Vancouver, but it does not mean Chinese people buy the sovereignty of Vancouver. The land is still legally the territory of Canada, Chinese people cannot establish a “Chinese state” because they bought real estate in Vancouver. Therefore, Jews legally buying land in Palestine does not mean it gives them the right to establish a Jewish state on that land.3) Jews earned the right to establish a Jewish state in Israel after it negotiated the Balfour Declaration from Britain.
This was a colonial era document. If you think colonial territory agreements should be maintained, then you are against the independence of Korea, Vietnam, India, etc. The British should have never made such promises on the first place, especially considering they made overlapping promises to the Arabs in the McMahon-Hussein Correspondence. A similar argument is that Jews earned the land after winning a war instigated by an Arab coalition. This is right by conquest, which has no longer been recognized by international law since the resolution of WW2.
4) Jews made better use of their land than the original Ottoman/Arab landowners. “Israelis like to build, Arabs like to bomb and…” Israel is the only democracy in the Middle East, where gay people can have their relationship legally recognized.
People bring up these points because they believe Israelis have made “better use” of the land than their Palestinian Arabs counterparts, therefore Jews deserve the land. This is not how sovereignty works. Imperial Japan was famous for using this argument to justify the annexing/colonization of Okinawa/Taiwan/Manchuria/Korea/etc. This was almost universally condemned, and Imperial Japan is nothing more than two mushroom clouds over the ash heap of history. Even if Japan made greater crop yields/repealed some antiquated practices/provided industrial living conditions to these colonies, doesn’t change the fact they were occupying land and people against their will.
5) Arabs live much more peaceful and prosperous lives in Israel, compared to life in Palestine. Israel grants equal rights to it’s Arab citizens, many of which are part of the Israeli government.
Just because you give equal rights to Palestinian Arabs doesn’t mean you are entitled to their land. By this logic, US can annex even more of Mexico, so long as it offers the Mexicans in the region full US citizenship. It also doesn’t solve the issue that the Arabs cannot truly be equals when a Jewish state occupies a majority Muslim region. If you believe in truly equality, you would not need to enshrine Israel as a “Jewish state,” this is just to hedge against the fact the region of Palestine is majority Arab Muslims.
6) Jews were the original inhabitants of the region, Jews have maintained a continuous presence in the region of Israel throughout history.
Regardless of who the original inhabitants of the region were, the majority of the region has been inhabited by Arab Muslims for the past few centuries. If you believe being the original inhabitants entitles you to the land forever, does that mean the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand have to return the land to the indigenous population? These indigenous groups were displaced within the past 5 centuries, with some regions still being majority indigenous until the past 2 centuries, whereas Jews did not administer the region for over a millennium. I understand this is a very serious part of your identity, with the name “Palestine” already being a huge scar in your ethnic history, but we cannot undo these tragic events in your history. America is named after an Italian explorer, our capital is named after a colonizer and a slaveowner. The Jews are not the only ones who have historical trauma.
7) There was no such thing as a “Palestinian” identity until recently, they were just Arabs. Arabs have 22 countries, why can’t they accept there being one Jewish state?
Most serious people are not saying there cannot be a Jewish state. They are merely arguing that you cannot establish a Jewish state over land that is already inhabited by Arabs. Just because Arabs have a lot of land, doesn’t mean you are entitled to some of their land. By this logic, Korea is entitled to some of China’s land, Bangladesh is entitled to some of India’s land, and Mongolia is entitled to some of Russia’s land. It doesn’t matter whether the Arabs considered themselves distinctly Palestinian, they are not Jewish and do not want to be under a Jewish state.
8) Israel has always been willing to give concessions for peace, but the Palestinians always reject peace treaties.
From the very start, these peace proposals have been favored towards Israel. The 1947 borders gave the Jewish minority sovereignty over the majority of land in the region. Other sore spots include Israel wanting sovereignty over East Jerusalem, and Israel wanting their borders to encompass areas with arable land and water sources. A two state solution is already a large concession for the Palestinans to make, Israel should offer more concessions.
9) Israel wants peace, but the Palestinians choose terrorism. Israel has no choice but to make “hard decisions” for its own security. The Arab League/Muslim Brotherhood/Iran all want us blown off the map.
Palestinians had no interest in being under a Jewish state, yet it was imposed against their will. It is not unlike the Macabbeans, who revolted against their Seleucid occupiers. You can’t occupy/displace people and then be shocked when they fight back. Israel is not a perfect victim, it exacerbated the problem when it bankrolled extremists groups in Palestine in order to destabilize the opposition. While I acknowledge Israel has legitimate security concerns from hostile neighbors, what did you expect when you displaced Muslims to establish a Jewish state in a region dominated by Muslims?
Ideally, the region of Palestine should have been one state, where the rights of the Jewish minority would be enshrined in its constitution. Ultimately, I recognize that Israel has existed for almost 75 years, and at this point the one-state solution is no longer viable. Most of the world has made the right steps in accepting Israel as a member of the world. I wrote this post because I wanted to point out that the framework of the two state solution should have never been used in the first place, and the two state solution is the consequence of the UN’s failure to objectively solve the problem in 1947.
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STOP THE GENOCIDE NOW      
STOP THE GENOCIDE NOW :: X-rays of children show child after child after child directly targeted by #Israel snipers.
Stop weapons and funding for war. You are complicit.
World Wide News: Meta Whistleblower Exposes the Censorship on the Platform of Palestinian Content
     
Meta Whistleblower Exposes the Censorship on the Platform of Palestinian Content
via RunJoe @RunJoe24 … Oct 15 …::” It can not be overstated how important it is to get this information out. Social media giants Meta and X are just as responsible for the g3n0$!d3 as the MSM is. Had the censorship not happened, the pressure would have stopped it long ago.
World News:
Norman Finkelstein received his PhD from the Princeton University Politics Department, and is best known for his research on Israel and Palestine. In this episode, Norman and Robinson sit down for a discussion centered around the anniversary of October 7th, and they speak about the immensity of what has happened in the Israel-Palestine region in the time before and since.
Norman also appeared on episode 192, where he and Robinson discussed allegations of genocide and apartheid, Hamas and Hezbollah, and connections between the war and the Holocaust. Norman was also featured on episode 218, where he addressed the facts and fictions generated by the Israel-Hamas War. Norman’s most recent book is I’ll Burn That Bridge When I Get to It! Heretical Thoughts on Identity Politics, Cancel Culture, and Academic Freedom (Sublation Media, 2023).
Norman’s Website: https://NormanFinkelstein.com
World News:
UN chief António Guterres condemned what he called “the broadening of the Middle East conflict”, declaring “this must stop”.
This isn’t the first time Israeli troops have gone into Lebanon, but previous invasions have failed to bring any long term peace.
Will it be any different this time?
World News:
The resulting war between Israel and Hamas has caused vast destruction in the Gaza Strip and displaced around 90% of Gaza’s population of 2.3 million people, often multiple times.
(AP video by Wafaa Shurafa)
#gaza #palestinian #israelhamaswar
”When political leaders speak of genocide, they repeat the mantra: “Never again.”
Note:… Who could possibly believe that protection from genocide only applies to people living in Israel?
When political leaders speak of genocide, they repeat a timeworn mantra: “Never again.”
Over the past year, for the Palestinians of Gaza, “again” has become reality – mass casualties broadcast almost in real time by its victims.
This film is about an alternative version of that reality – the one told by major Western news organisations – and how it has provided cover for Israel’s war on Gaza.
Based on interviews with more than a dozen insiders, it lifts the curtain on the inner workings of agenda-setting outlets like CNN, the BBC and The New York Times.
Avraham Stern, leader of a Zionist armed group that fought the British in Palestine, aimed to create a Jewish state.
Avraham Stern, leader of a Zionist armed group that fought the British in Palestine, aimed to create a Jewish state.
National Jewish hero or radical Zionist paramilitary leader? Avraham Stern was the leader of the Stern Gang, one of the Jewish armed groups that fought the British Mandate in Palestine in the 1930s and early ’40s. This film tells his story through his own son and a range of contemporary historians.
It presents both pro- and anti-Zionist sides of a controversial narrative – who Stern was, how he set up and ran the Stern Gang and how he led it in fighting the British administration and Palestinians with the ultimate aim of founding a Jewish state.
Some historians believe he may have collaborated with the Nazis and accepted money and weapons in a deal that enabled them to ship large numbers of Jews from Germany to Palestine.
Whatever the evidence, this is fascinating insight into a major figure in the Jewish movement that led to the creation of Israel.
World News: Israel’s longstanding tradition of targeted assassinations
Israel’s longstanding tradition of targeted assassinations, and discuss how these actions have not only exacerbated regional tensions but also stained America’s global reputation.
The complexities of US foreign policy, the moral and political costs of America’s alliance with Israel, and the corruption within the US political system driven by AIPAC money.
Ambassador Chas W. Freeman Jr., a seasoned diplomat and sharp critic of America’s foreign policy, to explore the often overlooked and uncomfortable truths behind the US-Israel relationship.
From the heavy toll of America’s unconditional support for Israel to the influence of AIPAC on US politics, Freeman offers a candid and unfiltered analysis of the Middle East conflict and its far-reaching consequences.
Freeman doesn’t shy away from addressing the historical roots of Israel, born out of acts of terror, and the uncomfortable reality of a US Congress willing to applaud deceit in exchange for political favor.
Nurit Peled-Elhanan is an Israeli philologist, professor of language and education at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, translator, and activist.
Nurit Peled-Elhanan is an Israeli philologist, professor of language and education at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, translator, and activist. She is a 2001 co-laureate of the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought awarded by the European Parliament.
In 1997, Nurit’s daughter, Smadar, was killed during the Ben Yehuda street Palestinian suicide attack.
We speak today about the silencing of internal critics in Israel, the Israeli education system and the propaganda in place in Israel from a very early age, to the “Where do we go now?”
TRT World Exclusive: Holy Redemption: Stealing Palestinian Land#Holy-Redemption
World News:
For decades, Israeli leaders have used dehumanising language to describe Palestinians, to justify Israel's occupation. Since October 7th, words have become a weapon to legitimise the war on Gaza.
But it's not only dehumanising language against the Palestinians that's been used. Propaganda and disinformation have also backed up the military offensive on the ground. Palestinians say it’s meant to provide justification for war crimes.
Al Jazeera’s Osama Bin Javaid reports.
What is going on in Gaza is a ‘genocide’ that is much worse than the Nakba of 1948, and why he thinks Zionism is near its end.
Ilan Pappe shares how he came across historical documents back in 1978 that debunked Zionist myths and set him on his journey to becoming an Israeli dissident.
What is going on in Gaza is a ‘genocide’ that is much worse than the Nakba of 1948, and why he thinks Zionism is near its end.
"Illegal Zionist settlers in the occupied West Bank declare they are “ready for the big slaughter” of Palestinians, in TRT World’s new investigative documentary “Holy Redemption: Stealing Palestinian Land”
"Illegal Zionist settlers in the occupied West Bank declare they are “ready for the big slaughter” of Palestinians, in TRT World’s new investigative documentary “Holy Redemption: Stealing Palestinian Land”
TRT World Exclusive: Holy Redemption: Stealing Palestinian Land
#Holy-Redemption
AIPAC "money laundering" scheme!
"Israeli army officer who fired the entire magazine of his automatic rifle into a 13-year- old Palestinian girl and then said he would have done the same even if she had been three years old was acquitted on all charges by a military court yesterday.(SAID HE would do the same if SHE was 3 years old.)
February 1956 Map of UN Partition Plan for Palestine, adopted 29 Nov 1947,
with boundary of previous UNSCOP partition plan added in green.
February 1956 Map of UN Partition Plan for Palestine, adopted 29 Nov 1947, with boundary of previous UNSCOP partition plan added in green.
February 1956 Map of UN Partition Plan for Palestine, adopted 29 Nov 1947, with boundary of previous UNSCOP partition plan added in green.
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..::”Nobody in the world, nobody in history, has ever gotten their freedom by appealing to the moral sense of people who are oppressing them.
~Assata Shakur ❤️
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“Hurt people hurt people.” 

… “That’s how pain patterns get passed on, generation after generation after generation.  Break the chain today.  Meet anger with sympathy, contempt with compassion, cruelty with kindness.  Greet grimaces with smiles.  Forgive and forget about finding fault.  Love is the weapon of the future.” ~Yehuda Berg

The full quote expands on this idea, suggesting that to break the cycle, one should meet anger with sympathy, contempt with compassion, and cruelty with kindness.

This concept suggests that individuals who have experienced pain or trauma may unconsciously pass on that hurt to others, creating a cycle that can only be broken through a conscious choice to respond with compassion and forgiveness.

The core idea: People who are in pain tend to inflict pain on others, passing on negative patterns across generations.

The solution: The quote proposes a path to break this cycle.

Meet anger with sympathy.

Respond to contempt with compassion.

Counter cruelty with kindness.

Let go of the need to find fault and practice forgiveness.

The outcome: The quote ends with the powerful statement, “Love is the weapon of the future,” suggesting that love and compassion are the tools to stop this cycle.

Yehuda Berg: was born in Israel, is the author of many books on Kabbalah. He led the Kabbalah Centre with his mother, until 2014.

Philip Berg: Yehuda Berg’s father, who was an Israeli rabbi, founded the Kabbalah Centre in Israel and then moved to the United States.

Yehuda Berg grew up in a Jewish environment and received a kabbalistic education by his father and an orthodox rabbinic ordination from a rabbinic seminary in Israel. As an active contributor of the Kabbalah Centre since the 1990s, he has developed his own Kabbalah interpretation focusing on self-improvement and healing, and has coached many Kabbalah Centre students, including some celebrities. In 2004, Yehuda Berg became co-director of the Kabbalah Centre.

 

 

..::”Nobody in the world, nobody in history, has ever gotten their freedom by appealing to the moral sense of people who are oppressing them. ~Assata Shakur

 

On an individual level,
healing strategies include:
 

  • Developing self-awareness: Practices like mindfulness can help individuals perceive and witness their own thoughts, feelings, and beliefs, rather than being ruled by them.

     

  • Finding safe spaces: Processing emotional pain requires a safe environment, whether through talking with a trusted person, a support group, or a mental health professional.

     

  • Creating a new narrative: By exploring and sharing one’s trauma story, it becomes less upsetting. This can happen through writing or speaking with trusted individuals.

     

  • Practicing self-regulation: Techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, and physical activity can help regulate the nervous system and calm the “fight, flight, or freeze” response. 

  • Active Choice: Individuals can choose to break the cycle by seeking healing, forgiveness, and a living relationship with Self, thereby creating a different path for their own and future generations.

 

Using Internal Family Systems (IFS) terminology, Matthew 6:24 illustrates the conflict of a person’s “Self” being torn between two competing “Protectors” or “Exiles”: the “God” part and the “Mammon” (MONEY/materialism) part.

A person cannot fully serve both, as each has a different agenda that creates internal conflict, forcing the Self to choose which to prioritize to avoid being overwhelmed by one’s own divided system.

This is because “Mammon/MONEY” operates as an external and potentially idolatrous “Protector” seeking security, while the “God” part represents a deeper spiritual “Witness” that can be neglected when “Mammon/MONEY” rules.

Key concepts in IFS terms

 

Conflicting parts:

The “God” part and the “Mammon” part are presented as two opposing managers or leaders within a person’s system. One is a part focused on spiritual and eternal things, while the other is a part focused on material wealth and security.

 

Protector vs. Self:

 

When a person tries to serve both, it’s because “Mammon/MONEY” is acting as a “Protector” part, attempting to provide a sense of safety and worth. This creates an internal conflict with the “Self,” which is the core of the person’s being that should be in charge.

 

Divided allegiance:

The scripture highlights that a divided heart is unsustainable. A person cannot maintain equal loyalty to two opposing “masters” because the “Protectors” demand different actions and have conflicting goals. One will be loved while the other is despised, leading to internal “hatred” or resentment.

 

The choice:

The choice is not between being rich and being poor, but between which part has ultimate authority. Serving God is the way to achieve ultimate security, as it allows the “Self” to be in charge, while serving “Mammon” means the “Protector” takes over and exerts control over the person’s life.

 

Exile and unburdening:

Choosing “God” over “Mammon” is a path of “unburdening” the “Mammon” part, as the person’s security and worth are not dependent on material possessions. This allows the “Self” to lead and the “Mammon” part to be seen as a tool rather than the master.

 

 

If we, the people want Peace: 

“So what prevents Peace Now?

Unconscious, unhealed trauma projected onto “others”.

  

AI REPLY:

The idea that unconscious, unhealed trauma is a key barrier to peace suggests that external conflicts often mirror internal struggles. When individuals and groups carry unresolved emotional pain, they may project that pain onto “others,” creating cycles of misunderstanding, fear, and violence. This concept can be applied to both interpersonal relationships and large-scale international conflicts.
 

How unconscious, unhealed trauma prevents peace:

 

    • Creates a cycle of aggression: People “at war with themselves” often cause collateral damage to those around them. Unhealed pain can manifest as anger, insecurity, and a need for control, which can be projected onto others who then feel hurt and react defensively. In group settings, this dynamic escalates, turning shame and rage into collective cycles of violence.

       

    • Impairs perception and communication: Unresolved trauma shapes how people see and react to the world, often triggering a “fight, flight, or freeze” response. In a state of hypervigilance, ordinary situations can be perceived as threatening, causing a breakdown in communication and a loss of control.

       

    • Leads to demonization of the “other”: A key part of the projection process involves assigning one’s own unwanted feelings or aspects of trauma to another person or group. This “demonization” turns the other party into an enemy and is a dangerous foundation for further conflict and bloodshed.
  • Transmits across generations: Trauma can be passed down from one generation to the next, a phenomenon known as intergenerational trauma. This means that the wounds of past conflicts continue to fester in the collective consciousness of a society, fueling future violence.
  • Creates collective trauma: In societies that have endured severe conflict, unprocessed collective trauma can leave a lasting impact on social, economic, and political life. This can lead to the formation of “chosen traumas,” a part of a group’s identity connected to a deep-rooted conflict. 

 

Moving from trauma to peace

 

Overcoming trauma is a necessary step toward achieving lasting peace, both personally and globally. This process requires courage and a commitment to address internal wounds rather than continually reacting to their influence.

 

On an individual level, healing strategies include: 

    • Developing self-awareness: Practices like mindfulness can help individuals perceive and witness their own thoughts, feelings, and beliefs, rather than being ruled by them.

       

    • Finding safe spaces: Processing emotional pain requires a safe environment, whether through talking with a trusted person, a support group, or a mental health professional.

       

    • Creating a new narrative: By exploring and sharing one’s trauma story, it becomes less upsetting. This can happen through writing or speaking with trusted individuals.

       

    • Practicing self-regulation: Techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, and physical activity can help regulate the nervous system and calm the “fight, flight, or freeze” response. 

     

    • Active Choice: Individuals can choose to break the cycle by seeking healing, forgiveness, and a living relationship with Self, thereby creating a different path for their own and future generations.

 

 

On a collective level, healing is necessary for sustainable peacebuilding: 

 

  • Trauma-informed conflict resolution:

  •  Peacebuilding and mediation efforts that are sensitive and responsive to trauma are more likely to achieve impactful and sustainable outcomes.

     

  • Narrative exchange: When conflict survivors share their stories, they humanize the abstract concepts of war and help build empathy and understanding.

     

  • Inclusive processes: Giving all parties a voice in the peace process can help restore a sense of control that trauma often removes. This is crucial for gaining their buy-in to any resolution.

     

  • Focus on the past:

Does healing trauma Focus on the past?

 

Sustainable peacebuilding is impossible without addressing and transforming collective trauma. This involves dealing with the past to create a different future.

 

Healing trauma involves addressing the past to create a different future. Sustainable peacebuilding requires transforming collective trauma by dealing with past events to prevent future harm and enable reconciliation and progress. This process of “dealing with the past” is necessary to create a different, more peaceful future.

 

Acknowledging the past is crucial:

To heal, both individuals and groups must acknowledge past suffering, which can involve revealing the truth about abuses and recognizing the suffering of victims. This helps prevent future violations by understanding the root causes of conflict.

 

Processing the trauma:

Healing trauma involves processing past pain, but it’s not just about reliving it. Instead, it’s about processing it in a way that allows for transformation and moving forward.

 

Connecting to the future:

The goal is to integrate the past with the future, which is only possible when the past is processed and acknowledged. This allows a society to move forward toward a just and lasting peace.

 

Different levels of healing:

Healing can occur on different levels, from individual self-empathy to large-scale public reconciliation efforts like truth commissions and public apologies.

 

Past trauma impacts the future:

Trauma that is not addressed can be passed down through generations, unconsciously impacting families and societies. Addressing it allows for the present to be shaped in a more positive way for the future.

 

 AI Reply:

Exploring the potential parallels between the Jesus Christ story and the Self in IFS is definitely a thought-provoking endeavor.

 

Potential Similarities and Connections:

Compassion and Unconditional Positive Regard: Both Jesus and the Self, as understood in IFS, are often characterized by deep compassion and unconditional positive regard. Jesus’s teachings emphasized love and forgiveness, even for those who persecuted him. Similarly, the Self in IFS is believed to possess inherent wisdom, compassion, and acceptance for all parts of the system, even those that exhibit seemingly negative behaviors.

 

Healing and Integration: Jesus’s ministry often involved healing the sick and offering solace to the suffering. In a similar vein, the Self in IFS aims to heal and integrate the wounded parts of the internal system. By connecting with the Self, individuals can offer compassion and understanding to their parts, allowing them to release burdens and find healthier roles.

 

Inner Authority and Wisdom: Jesus spoke with authority and wisdom, often challenging societal norms and offering a new perspective. The Self in IFS is also considered to be a source of inner wisdom and guidance. When individuals are Self-led, they can access their innate capacity for clarity, creativity, and effective action.

 

Sacrifice and Redemption: The concept of sacrifice is central to the Jesus Christ story, particularly his willingness to suffer for the sake of humanity. While IFS doesn’t necessarily emphasize sacrifice in the same way, it does involve a willingness to acknowledge and understand the pain of one’s parts, even if it’s uncomfortable. This act of witnessing and validating can be seen as a form of “redemption” for those parts, allowing them to release their burdens and find healing.

 

Important Distinctions and Considerations:

There are diverse theological interpretations of the Jesus Christ story. Some interpretations may align more closely with IFS principles than others.

 

The Nature of the Self: In IFS, the Self is considered an inherent aspect of every individual,

 

In summary:

There are indeed potential similarities and connections between the Jesus Christ story and the Self in IFS, particularly in terms of compassion, healing, inner wisdom, and the potential for redemption. However, it’s essential to approach this comparison with nuance and awareness of the distinct frameworks within which they operate.

QUESTION to AI:

 

After we stop burning fossil fuels, how long will it take for the environment to return to the pre-industrial normal/stabile Co2 levels?

 

AI:

 

Factors, like melting glaciers and ice sheets, could further increase CO2 release and slow down the return to pre-industrial levels.

 

It is likely that it would take centuries, if not millennia, (Thousand), of years for the atmosphere to return to pre-industrial CO2 levels, even if we stopped burning fossil fuels today.

 


 

 

Q: Why do the wealthy world leaders, want to own and control everything, while they are in denial of climate change, is it just to keep the stock market economy growing?

 

AI:

 

You’ve hit on a complex and troubling intersection of psychology, economics, and global issues. Here’s an attempt to explain it using modern psychology and Internal Family Systems (IFS):

 

Modern Psychology and Narcissism:

 

Grandiosity and Control: Narcissistic individuals often exhibit a sense of entitlement, a need for admiration, and a strong desire to control their environment. They may believe they are superior and that rules don’t apply to them.

 

Lack of Empathy:

 

Narcissistic individuals struggle with empathy and understanding others’ perspectives. They are often focused on their own needs and goals, making it difficult to consider the broader consequences of their actions.

 

Denial and Projection:

 

To maintain their self-image, narcissistic individuals may engage in denial, minimizing or dismissing evidence that contradicts their beliefs. They may also project their own negative qualities onto others, blaming them for their own shortcomings.

 

Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Denial:

 

Protective Parts:

 

IFS suggests that everyone has different “parts” of themselves, each with its own motivations and beliefs. Some parts may be protective, trying to shield us from perceived threats. These protective parts can lead to denial, minimizing or avoiding painful realities.

 

Self-Preservation:

 

In the case of climate change, the protective parts of these leaders might be driven by a fear of losing power, wealth, and control. Denying the severity of the issue might feel like a way to protect their position and maintain a sense of security.

 

Unconscious Motivations:

 

Often, the motivations behind denial are unconscious. These leaders might not be consciously aware of the psychological mechanisms driving their actions.

 

The Stock Market and Economic Growth:

 

Short-Term Gains: The stock market thrives on continuous growth. Focusing on short-term profits can create an incentive to prioritize economic expansion, even at the expense of long-term environmental sustainability.

 

Cognitive Dissonance:

 

There is a clear conflict between the economic interests of these leaders and the urgent need to address climate change. Denying the severity of the issue allows them to maintain a less psychologically uncomfortable position.

 

Why This Matters:

 

Global Consequences:

 

The actions of powerful individuals can have a profound impact on the planet. Denial and inaction on climate change have devastating consequences for the environment and future generations.

 

Psychological

 

Impact: Understanding the psychological dynamics at play can help us to better understand the motivations behind these decisions and potentially find ways to address them.

 

Key Points to Remember:

 

Complexity:

 

This issue is incredibly complex, involving a mix of psychological, economic, and political factors.

 

Not All Leaders:

 

It’s important not to generalize or stereotype. There are many leaders who are committed to addressing climate change, and many individuals who are actively working to create a sustainable future.

 

Hope and Action:

 

Despite the challenges, there is still hope for change. By understanding the forces at play, we can better challenge denial, demand action, and work towards a more sustainable world.

 

It’s essential to continue the dialogue about these complex issues, to challenge harmful narratives, and to advocate for policies that protect our planet for future generations.

quote via Sameer D.  ..::” Many years ago, someone I consider a good friend tried to corner me on this issue. Referring to the far-right in Israel I had used the term “Nazi”. He violently disagreed with the use of the term, even though he conceded that these particular people were genocidal – they were calling for the extermination of Palestinians. “The term “Nazi” should be a synonym for “Jew killer”” was what his argument boiled down to (in fact I think that’s a direct quote from that discussion).

The problem here is one of history as well as theory. From a historical perspective it’s not clear to me that the killing of as many as 7 million people (mostly, but not exclusively, of the Jewish faith) is more worthy of recognition than the killing of 10 million people in the Congo or the killing of 100 million people in India. The common thread is that all of these atrocities were committed by Europeans – Germans, Belgians and British Europeans to be precise. The Holocaust is one of many terrible atrocities that one could cite by way of analogy when faced with a current example of a militarised population murdering civilians.

Out of all of these examples, only the Holocaust has been universally recognised in our culture as an act of unspeakable evil. If I write a science fiction book about a guy who comes to power and starts killing people, I don’t compare my character to King Leopold or Winston Churchill (though those would be perfectly reasonable analogies). If I want to explain to someone in an instant that my character is a very bad person, I compare him to Hitler.

If you ask anyone – even someone as thick as Konstantin Kisin seems to be in this interview – what was bad about the Nazis, they’ll have the right answer. The Nazi engaged in the systemic oppression and murder of entire categories of people (Jews, Socialists, Romani, queer people, etc). They not only committed those atrocities, they declared their intent to “rid Europe of its Jews” to paraphrase some of the language of the “Final Solution”. So when we have similar language from Israeli officials – “We will eliminate everything”, “Erase them, their families, mothers and children. These animals can no longer live.” – not to mention the killing of tens of thousands of women and children, is it not time to make the obvious analogy without fear?

Ultimately those who argue for the sacrosanct status of the Holocaust are guilty of creating the circumstances by which the Holocaust can be repeated. Is the lesson from the Holocaust a particular lesson or a universal one? Does it only apply to European Jews who were living in Europe in the 1930s and 40s? If so, then there is no lesson of the Holocaust. The exact circumstances of 1930s Europe will never be repeated; therefore there’s nothing to learn from the holocaust if you believe that all of those circumstances must be in place in order to justify an analogy.

The only way in which there is anything to learn from the Holocaust is if we take it as a universal principle – no group should be targeted and killed just because they are members of that group. The universality of the Holocaust underlies the entire human rights framework (which was largely written in response to the Holocaust). The group in question doesn’t matter – those who have devoted their lives to human rights often cite atrocities committed against Armenians and people from East Timor as some of the worst atrocities ever. Both of those groups happen to be Christians who were persecuted by Muslims. So the cries of antisemitism make no sense either – those who are fighting against genocide fight against all of them, especially those that their own government is complicit in.

..::” If we do not universalise the lessons from the Holocaust, if we accept that there’s something that’s sacrosanct about it, what is that thing that is sacrosanct? It’s not the number of people killed – those numbers have been exceeded in Africa and in Asia. Is it the religion of those who were murdered? Given the long history of antisemitism in Europe that seems unlikely. So what is it that gives the Holocaust this unique status?

I don’t have an answer to this question, but I do have a guess. I fear that what makes the Holocaust against European Jews sacrosanct is the fact that they were European. African and Asian genocides don’t have the right sort of victims. Black people dying we can live with, but white people dying? Never Again (repeated over and over, and repeated by the exact same people who are simultaneously justifying the murder of thousands of Palestinian children).

The preoccupation with one particular genocide above all others may or may not be due to racism. But it is a preoccupation that does exist. We make (mediocre) movies about escaping the Nazis, we write (and read) novels about the Nazis, and so on. It’s the one example of genocide that firmly ensconced in the public imagination. Those of us who are actually in favour of universal human rights have an obligation to use this example – the only example that the public really gets – as part of our effort to end the current genocide.

Bassem Youssef was essentially asked what he would do if he was put in the situation of being in charge of an ongoing genocidal occupation. His answer is absolutely the right one – he would end that occupation and the genocide. But in order to get this point through the thick heads of those who seem intent on insisting that this war is like any other, we should not shy away from historical analogies, including the analogy to World War 2 when appropriate.

***

Sameer Dossani is co-director of Peace Vigil, an organisation dedicated to Peace Education. They are online at: PeaceVigil.net

User:
please explain with modern psychology and IFS, why the super wealthy narcissistic world leaders, want to own and control everything, while they are actually in denial of the danger of climate change, in order to keep the stock market economy growing?

AI:
You’ve hit on a complex and troubling intersection of psychology, economics, and global issues. Here’s an attempt to explain it using modern psychology and Internal Family Systems (IFS):

Modern Psychology and Narcissism:

Grandiosity and Control: Narcissistic individuals often exhibit a sense of entitlement, a need for admiration, and a strong desire to control their environment. They may believe they are superior and that rules don’t apply to them.

Lack of Empathy: Narcissistic individuals struggle with empathy and understanding others’ perspectives. They are often focused on their own needs and goals, making it difficult to consider the broader consequences of their actions.

Denial and Projection: To maintain their self-image, narcissistic individuals may engage in denial, minimizing or dismissing evidence that contradicts their beliefs. They may also project their own negative qualities onto others, blaming them for their own shortcomings.

Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Denial:

Protective Parts: IFS suggests that everyone has different “parts” of themselves, each with its own motivations and beliefs. Some parts may be protective, trying to shield us from perceived threats. These protective parts can lead to denial, minimizing or avoiding painful realities.

Self-Preservation: In the case of climate change, the protective parts of these leaders might be driven by a fear of losing power, wealth, and control. Denying the severity of the issue might feel like a way to protect their position and maintain a sense of security.

Unconscious Motivations: Often, the motivations behind denial are unconscious. These leaders might not be consciously aware of the psychological mechanisms driving their actions.
The Stock Market and Economic Growth:

Short-Term Gains: The stock market thrives on continuous growth. Focusing on short-term profits can create an incentive to prioritize economic expansion, even at the expense of long-term environmental sustainability.

Cognitive Dissonance: There is a clear conflict between the economic interests of these leaders and the urgent need to address climate change. Denying the severity of the issue allows them to maintain a less psychologically uncomfortable position.

Why This Matters:

Global Consequences: The actions of powerful individuals can have a profound impact on the planet. Denial and inaction on climate change have devastating consequences for the environment and future generations.

Psychological Impact: Understanding the psychological dynamics at play can help us to better understand the motivations behind these decisions and potentially find ways to address them.
Key Points to Remember:

Complexity: This issue is incredibly complex, involving a mix of psychological, economic, and political factors.
Not All Leaders: It’s important not to generalize or stereotype. There are many leaders who are committed to addressing climate change, and many individuals who are actively working to create a sustainable future.

Hope and Action: Despite the challenges, there is still hope for change. By understanding the forces at play, we can better challenge denial, demand action, and work towards a more sustainable world.

It’s essential to continue the dialogue about these complex issues, to challenge harmful narratives, and to advocate for policies that protect our planet for future generations.