ARE MIDDLE EAST POLITICS DRIVEN BY ANCIENT APOCALYPTIC NARRATIVES

2 May 2025The idea that Netanyahu's vision of a Greater Israel is driven by ancient Jewish apocalyptic texts promising death and destruction before salvation seems a bit mad... is there any evidence? Netanyahu seems bent on creating WW3, but is there any evidence that this threat has roots in eschatological beliefs? Ancient Roots: Apocalyptic Texts and the Vision of a Greater Israel The concept of a "Greater Israel" has its origins in...

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THE DANGER OF APOCALYPTIC GOVERNANCE

30 March 2025The Danger of Apocalyptic Governance In the course of history, political ideologies have taken many forms. Some are grounded in economic theories, others in visions of national identity, liberty, or progress. But in the 21st century, we are witnessing something altogether more dangerous: the resurgence of apocalyptic thinking within governance.Apocalyptic governance is not just the belief that the world is nearing collapse....

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FROM EARTHQUAKE TO ARMAGEDDON, HOW APOCALYPTIAN THINKING SHAPES THE MODERN WORLD AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT

From Earthquake to Armageddon: How Apocalyptic Thinking Shapes the Modern World And What To Do About It. "We can learn from cultures that saw time as a circle, not a line. From leaders who act more like gardeners than generals. From systems that focus on repair, not wrath."Two days ago, an earthquake shook Northern Thailand. It came not as an isolated event, but as the third in a series of natural shocks: flooding in late 2024, annual...

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