Category: Rants
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The Unseen Catastrophe in Gaza: A Call for Immediate Action
By June 19, 2024, the Gaza Strip has witnessed an unimaginable loss of life. According to the Gaza Health Ministry, 37,396 people have been killed since the attack by Hamas and the subsequent Israeli invasion in October 2023. This staggering figure has been confirmed by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and…
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Redefining Parenting: Fathers Are Not Babysitters
Let’s talk about the difference between babysitting, watching kids, and being a parent. When we use these terms, it’s important to recognize the distinct roles they imply. Babysitting is a temporary job. It’s what you do when you take care of someone else’s kids for a short period. Watching kids might refer to the occasional…
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The Divine Deception: Myth and Modern Injustice
Let’s cut through the noise and get straight to it. The narrative that God gave the Jews the right to expel and ethnically cleanse Palestinians is a dangerous and deeply flawed argument. The history, as often recounted, conveniently skips over some critical details. When God supposedly gave the land to the Jews, he instructed Moses…
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Exploring the Intersection of Faith and Personal Expression: My Journey with Tattoos
Growing up as a Sunni Muslim, I was always taught that tattoos are strictly forbidden, or “haram.” This belief was ingrained as an absolute, leaving little room for personal interpretation. However, I’ve never been one to accept things at face value without questioning and seeking to understand deeper. In Islamic tradition, the prohibition against tattoos…
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Israel’s Provocation: A Dangerous Path
In a provocative statement, former Israeli War Cabinet member Benny Gantz has threatened to plunge Lebanon into darkness and dismantle Hezbollah’s military capabilities within days. This bold assertion comes amid rising tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border, where cross-border clashes with Hezbollah threaten to escalate into a full-scale war. Gantz, speaking at the Herzliya Conference 2024,…
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Why We Can’t Rely on Western Governments to Address Global Genocides
In a world fraught with horrific acts of violence and large-scale human rights abuses, it is tempting to look towards so-called democratic and progressive Western nations for intervention and moral leadership. However, a critical examination of history and contemporary policies reveals a stark and troubling reality: these same governments have perpetuated genocides, engaged in deceit,…
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Immense Friendly Fire Admitted by Israel on 7 October
Tel Aviv, Israel—In a recent and startling revelation highlighted by Asa Winstanley in The Electronic Intifada, the Israeli army has admitted to an “immense and complex quantity” of friendly fire incidents that occurred on 7 October. This key declaration marks the first official acknowledgment that a substantial number of the Israelis who perished on that…
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Rahim Mohamed: A Voice for Zionists or His People?
We’ll explore the curious case of Rahim Mohamed and his recent opinion on the Toronto District School Board’s (TDSB) inclusion of “anti-Palestinian racism” in its anti-discrimination strategy. His stance raises a pertinent question: Where do his loyalties truly lie? Is he barking for a Zionist master, or is he advocating for his own people? In…
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The Glittering Distraction of Professional Sports
Let’s dive into a topic that many hold dear yet seldom scrutinize—the pervasive world of professional sports. At its core, the very purpose of these grand spectacles often serves as a form of psychological anesthesia, luring us into a state of numbness. The fervent cheering for individuals who don’t know us, contesting in games that…
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Decoding the Misguided Narratives on Israel and Anti-Semitism
Let’s dismantle and debunk the latest diatribe from Rex Murphy, who argues that criticizing Israel is essentially a moral failing. His piece hinges on historical suffering to justify modern injustices. Let’s dissect why this narrative is fundamentally flawed. The Real Issue: Modern Policies, Not Historical Suffering Rex Murphy claims that Jews, owing to their historical…