Origin of evil

[abaris]

This is where the problem lies. It is a bit like those who follow Ken Ham when they do not want to listen to anything else, regardless of the overwhelming facts that are available. There is only one solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict. That is, to elect someone who is of Palestinian origin, who will work with Israel and is genuine in their efforts. We all know that Israel will always be on their guard, however, with an agreement similar to the entente cordiale between England and France, then maybe something positive can finally come out of it. In fact, should religion ever die out in that area, then they would be able to live together in harmony.

You know, you have to try to walk in their shoes. Entire generations grew up with the conflict and without any hope for their own lives. I don't blame them for falling for the ones providing for them. Even more so since Abbas is just a tool, not being able to land even a single success story to his name. Israelis grew up with the conflict too. But they are, for the most part, well fed and have their own corner of the world.

I grew up with the conflict too. As an outside observer. It was an entirely secular conflict over land until 1987, the first Intifada. Religion didn't play into it. At least not in a leading role. I remember the 7 days war because of personal involvement. My parents did an Israel cruise right when it broke out. They made it home safely, but it stuck. Even the name of the (Israeli) ship stuck. Molleded. At least that's how it was spelled, I'm probably getting the wording wrong here.

I went from an outright admirer of Israel and kissing the ground they walked on, over dabbling in nazicism when I grew older, mostly out of protest because in my family the Holocaust was always present, to have a rather critical view of Israeli policy without denying Israel the right to exist. Now I think, both sides are at fault and I'm convinced that there won't be any solution as long as Netanjahu is in power. My criticism is entirely political though and certainly not on the lines of blaming all the jews. That would be suicidal in any case, since I'm half jewish by the standards of Hitler admirers.