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A War of Religions? God Forbid! by Uri Avnery

ONE OF our former Chiefs-of-Staff, the late Rafael (“Raful”) Eytan, who was not the brightest, once asked a foreign guest: “Are you Jewish or Christian?” “I am an atheist!” the man replied. “Okay, Okay,” Raful demanded impatiently, “but a Jewish atheist or a … Continue reading

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War is a State of Mind – by Uri Avnery

Some years ago I talked with a young Israeli writer. I was struck by the fact that in spite of being very successful and acclaimed by the critics, and that at a relatively early age, she somehow exuded an air … Continue reading

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Iranian Democracy – “Between Tel Aviv and Tehran!” – by Uri Avnery

As much as we don’t like Ahmadinejad, he almost certainly did win the Iranian election, and Obama has done well to hold his tongue.  As Avnery points out, we in ‘the West’ really don’t understand Iran, and we really shouldn’t … Continue reading

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Racism in Australia Today

Racism in Australia Today Speech from “Speak Out Against Racism” Rally A speech given at the ‘Rally Against Racism’, held on July 2nd 2010 under the “I have a Dream” mural in down-town Newtown (Sydney, Australia) It is my privilege … Continue reading

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Helping the Community – The Glebe: April 19th, 2007

CHARITY WHEN Morris Hanna was elected as Mayor of Marrickville in 2005 he organised a charity dinner-dance to benefit local organisations. Two years later Cr Hanna has been re-elected and has again made the fundraiser a priority. ‘There are a … Continue reading

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Blessed are you Poor! (A sermon on Luke 6:20-26)

And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. “Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you shall be satisfied. “Blessed are you who … Continue reading

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