FrancestheMagnificent's Recommended Blogs
As a public service to the blogging community, I will take this opportunity to share 10 of the best blogs I regularly frequent. All of them appear in my blogroll, but I feel they deserve more attention than that. Each and every one regularly delivers thought-provoking, intelligent, rational commentaries. The views expressed in them are incredibly refreshing to me, as the direction in which this country is moving often leaves me distressed. I’ve been lucky enough to make a personal connection with many of the writers, all of whom inspire me to maintain, and improve, this blog. Below they are presented, in random order (so as not to offend anybody!).
Kill the Afterlife, written by Aaron Kinney, has been around for quite a while (for a blog, that is). It is dedicated to debunking the ludicrous afterlife myth and placing importance on the one life that actually matters—the one we’re all presently living. I’m proud to count Aaron as a friend, despite our vigorous disagreement with respect to moral issues. Aaron’s blog, in large measure, inspired me to create this one.
The Atheist Mama is the nightmare of the pro-theist media. She presents atheism from the perspective of a wife and mother, hardly the typical atheist presented to the public for scorn and ridicule. Though updates have been few as of late, it’s certainly worth a trip or two.
Escapee From the Meme Machine, written by Lya Kahlo, is a frequently-updated blog run by a former theist who’s now atheistic, to say the least! Admirably, the blog attacks and ridicules President Bush, and rails against those who would infringe a woman’s right to choose. Generally speaking, the site isn’t recommended for Republicans.
The Atheist Jew is a blog writer who’s not afraid to express his deeply held views. Because of his candor, he has an antagonistic relationship with several individuals, including those who frequent this site. Nonetheless, his sense of humor and use of (frequently hilarious) multimedia content make his blog a must-visit.
Goosing the Antithesis is a team blog, featuring Francois Tremblay and Aaron Kinney, among others. It promotes the view of Strong Atheism, that being the positive assertion that God doesn’t exist. It also seems to have a rather pronounced Objectivist streak, as well as a fondness for anarchism. It’s constantly updated and unfailingly thought provoking.
Biblioblography is written by Reluctant Atheist. Posts tend to be rather lengthy, but well worth the time investment. It’s one of the few sites where I can honestly say I learn new facts, rather than just new ways to formulate arguments from facts I already know. Good use of links, which often are ignored by others (to the detriment of their arguments).
Stardust Musings and Thoughts for the Freethinker, written by Stardust1954, is something of a catch-all. It incorporates science, politics, culture, religion (or lack thereof) and humor. It’s one of the blogs that I check every single day, since there’s always something worth reading or laughing at. Posts tend to be brief, bite-sized nuggets.
Freethought Weekly, written by delta, is another of my favorites. Although updated infrequently, posts are always clearly, persuasively argued. In particular, delta’s criticisms of the
Atheist Girl is written by a self-professed libertarian, anarchist and free thinker. Although this blog is rather new to me, I was impressed enough to quickly add it to my recommended links tab. Posts are frequent, short and engaging.
Doctor Boogaloo’s Lunch Counter, written by
Honorable mention: Memoirs of a Gouda.
Apologies in advance for any worthy blogs I inadvertently omitted.
posted by The Jolly Nihilist at 11:17:00 PM
46 Comments:
FTM:
Hey, thanks for the recommendation. Wow.
Posts tend to be rather lengthy
Me mam is Irish, so I tend to go on at length (though perhaps digression is the better part of middle age?), but trust you me, they could be WAY lengthier (No, I ain't kiddin'!).
It’s one of the few sites where I can honestly say I learn new facts
& that I take as a grand compliment.
I thank ye, kind sir.
Frances,
You are off the mark with your endorsement of the Atheist Jew. He is a big feeling schlemiel who isn't thought-provoking, intelligent or rational . I have to wonder about folks that not only photograph themselves with their pets, but also make frequent references to them as well. Oh well, to each their own.
Thanks for the recommendation, Frances. I'm glad you like my blog.
Frances, thanks for the rec. I know we aren't in complete agreement about everything, but I really enjoy your blog and your comments on mine.
Starrs, could you be more rhetorical?
I work from home, and my dog is by my side all the time. I feel compelled to write about her once in a while.
Thanks for the shoutout FTM, I appreciate it!
When I first learned of your blog I had you at the bottom of the bookmark list where all the new, infrequently visited blogs go. But since that time I've moved you up to the top as you've become one of my favorite blogs. Although sometimes we do disagree about some things, I can always see from what angle you're arguing from or that your views do have a good amount of justification. Keep it up!
Baconeating is simply a fundie thug. I would say intellectual thug, but there is no evidence of intellect in him. His idiocy is only exceeded by his vulgarity.
He posts all sorts of things mocking christianity, which is completely justified. But he accepts jewish myths lock stock and barrel. He should read "The Bible Unearthed" by Israel Finkelstein. He would discover that the jewish forefathers never existed, that the exodus never happened.
He uses these jewish myths as an apology for the existence of contemporary Israel, which has no justification whatsoever. He has even stated that he would wipe out the Palestinians if he was in charge.
Baconeating blasts useful atheist sites like American Atheist and NoGodBlog because they are not close enough to his zionist fundamentalism. He is a religious fanatic in his own way and refuses to look at the world rationally.
Well not to interrupt Bernarda's little rant here, but thank you for the honorable mention! I know we just met and all and that means a lot! lol
Hey, Frances. Thanks for the plug. I enjoy dropping by your place. (It feels a bit like home.)
Cheers.
P.S. Next time you're at the LunchCounter, have a coffee and sandwich on me.
I'm happy to "plug" all of you (despite the fact that I'm sure some of you already get higher traffic than I). You guys (and girls), on a consistent basis, give me posts to laugh and think about. The little network that comprises this post has been a great motivator, and I'm happy to share it with everyone.
LOL, I knew mentioning BEAJ would stir up some controversy. Nevertheless, I enjoy his blog, especially for its multimedia content. Only criticism: It takes too damn long for the page to load!
Allie, it's been a pleasure to read your blog over the past couple of weeks. I really enjoyed your Da Vinci post today. I know in my original post I said I was only going to name 10 blogs, but I quickly realized it was going to have to be 11!
allie d., if you want to see what a real rant is like, look at BEAJ's at his site. I use very measured language compared to him. Why no comments about his blatant bigotry?
This is also a guy who equates pedophiles to drug users, and who has two solutions: lock them up and throw away the key, or execute them.
My blog is the greatest in the Bloggosphere and I cannot, for the life of me, understand why I was not mentioned?? Haha..
I tend to agree with bernarda about BEAJ. His atheism is certainly questionable when placed alongside that of his overt Zionism. His brazen, over the top intolerance is also of a concern for me.
My 2 cents.
Omar, you are definitely anti-Israel(and I mean you don't think Israel should exist). That makes you brain deficient and/or of Arab descent and/or a Jew hater, just like Bernanda.
I really don't expect you to enjoy the truths or rationalizations on my blog.
My blog isn't for the retarded, yet I attract the retarded fringe.
And no I am not a bigot contrary to the 4 or 5 idiots who think I am.
And no, Bernanda, once again proving that you have major reading comprehension issues, I only compared pedophelia with drug use, I didn't equate them. Simply, the point was the argument that anything done in your home is acceptable. I point out that everything isn't. Now the question is where do you draw the line.
I say that I would like to see heroin and cocaine to have stiffer penalties. I believe that would be a deterrant and the only way to get many from becoming addicted.
Omar, you really have a twisted view of Israel. You should learn history.
Another thing Omar, you show how limited you are by saying my atheism is questionable. An Atheist is someone who denies the existence of God. It has nothing to do with being a Zionists or being the head of the UN or being a Palestinian or being in the KKK.
And you are completely intolerant when it comes to Israel's right to exist. You are too stupid to realize that you are throwing stones in a glass house when denouncing me for being intolerant towards the Palestinians and/or Islamic terror.
Bernanda, you are a joke. You have been using my blog as a way to go to other blogs I go to, to try to make me look bad.
And you are doing a horrible job at.
Only making yourself look like a petty nitwit.
Thanks for the recommendation! I'm glad you find my blog interesting enough to read every day. I know a blog is best kept to a subject or two, but the world and universe are full of so many interesting, irritating, funny, and spectacular things that I just can't help myself!
I find myself here on a regular basis, also...as well as most of the others you have listed. Thanks again for the plug!
That makes you brain deficient and/or of Arab descent and/or a Jew hater
My blog isn't for the retarded, yet I attract the retarded fringe.
Omar, you really have a twisted view of Israel.
Another thing Omar
And you are completely intolerant when it comes to Israel's right to exist. You are too stupid...
I rest my case.
For anyone who is interested, I was on this individual's blog once. March 30/06(6 posts, I checked). I was so turned off by the atmosphere of the blog, it's owner and one of his minions, I never went back. If interested, have a look for yourself, see if I am a retarded, brain deficient, stupid, twisted, intolerent Jew-hater.
Frances you are better than this foul-mouthed rube.
Omar, great comeback. I knew you couldn't refute me, so you took the cowards way out and insulted me.
Interesting conversation going back and forth regarding BEAJ. Even though I disagree (sometimes strongly) with him in regard to Israel/Palestinian policy, I don't think less of him as an atheist for it. I think, purely on the merits of the argument, the Palestinians have the stronger case. However, I deplore terrorist acts.
But I wouldn't say being fervantly pro-Israel necessarily means one must accept God as the Jews imagine him. I see Judiasm, to some extent, as a cultural term rather than a religious one. One can culturally be a Jew without subscribing to that religion's supernatural beliefs.
BEAJ argues his points with vigor and vitriol, but I can hardly criticize that. Get into a debate with me about abortion or gay marriage, and I'll sound just like he does with respect to Israel. There's nothing wrong with having strongly held views. Just ask Francois Tremblay.
In any event, you guys can continue to hash it out here. I don't really want to wear a moderator hat, so I won't.
Thanks for the recommendation! I'm glad you find my blog interesting enough to read every day. I know a blog is best kept to a subject or two, but the world and universe are full of so many interesting, irritating, funny, and spectacular things that I just can't help myself!
I find myself here on a regular basis, also...as well as most of the others you have listed. Thanks again for the plug!
I'm happy to give my endorsement to your blog! And, I'm honored to have you as a My Case Against God reader.
Everybody, expect a new post tomorrow night. The topic? Dunno yet!
Frances, that was brave of you. And I'm glad you are OK with my going nuts here. But as you see, I was attacked by 2 or 3 posters first. I think starrs-road is Omar btw. Not sure though. He used the word shlemiel on my blog comments as well.
I went back to the March 30th post with Omar, I was cordial to him. But an Israeli came aboard and got into it with him. So one person turned him off my blog. What a wimp.
Omar was spewing rhetoric and half truths about the IP conflict. I assume him to be either Muslim or Arab. He should understand what and/or means. I didn't say he was a Jewhater. If he isn't an Arab or Muslim, I suspect him to be a Jew hater though.
Again Frances, thanks for understanding where I am coming from. And one day as you become more informed about the IP conflict, you will see that you are giving heavier support to the wrong guys. (it is a Liberterian thing to be on the "perceived" underdogs side)
One more thing, Francois and me have been getting into some heated arguments/debates on Skype. I'm trying to avoid it as he is philosophy oriented and I'm more reality oriented.
BEAJ,
I tagged you as a rube for the reason that you called me a retarded, brain deficient, stupid, twisted, intolerent Jew-hater. Am I missing something here? In the best Wayne Campbell voice I can manage, "Are you mental?".
Again Omar, do you understand what and/or means?
I read your piece on Bush, and your rhetoric about Israel was "special."
BEAJ,
White flag.
I wrote two posts on Israel, but I went back and checked and I don't see anything I wrote on Bush. There was the pic of Bush as an Arab and I published the Iranian Presidents letter to Bush, but with no commentary. So unless those are what you speak of, the "Piece on Bush" wasn't mine.
FYI: I am not a Muslim or an Arab. I get that a lot though, the name I think. Stars road? Not I...
Later
OK Omar. That was the Iranian Presidents rhetoric, not yours.
I'm not hard to get along with. Really. But you attacked me here first. And your questioning my Atheism comment was OTL.
Cool. I'm not too hard to get along with either. Atheists should stick together. Bon Nuit, BEAJ.
Baconeating is a fundie zionist above all else. How can he pretend to be an atheist while defending Israel, which is based on one thing and one thing only: the bible. BEAJ accepts the jewish mythology of the old testament, for that is the sole foundation of zionist dogma.
But, as I mentioned, the stories of jewish origins are false. There was no noah, or abraham, or david, or exodus, and so on. Pure superstitious inventions. Fortunately those jews are fictional characters, because in the old testament stories they were blood-thirsty mass-murderers.
If you reject the biblical myths, you must also reject Israel.
BEAJ: "Omar, you really have a twisted view of Israel. You should learn history."
Omar seems to have a very accurate view of Israel. It is BEAJ who is twisted in more ways than one. I have given sources to correct his misconceptions, but as you may have seen in other forums here, he refuses to look at them. He is a religious nutcase.
A reminder for recent arrivals, try the site palestineremembered.
Bernarda, you are a liar. I reject the bible completely. But I also realize that religious do exist.
In my case for Israel I made a point that my main rationalization for her existence is based on a safe haven for Jews anywhere to go in case anti-semtism gets out of hand anywhere.
As was the case in your country, France, where 2,000 plus Jews recently left for Israel because France is full of Jew hating Muslims and anti-semites like you.
Anti-semites for the most part don't care if a Jew believes in God or not, it is completely based on ethnicity. Anti-semites rationalize the existence of Israel for Atheist Jews like me.
Herzl was an Atheist, as you've been told. He realized anti-semitism in Europe was strong and not going away.
Again, you are showing just how ignorant you are. I wish I saved some of the comments you left on my blog to show everyone here what kind of anti-semitc piece of crap you really are.
Thanks for giving me a reason to support Israel btw.
I wish I saved some of the comments you left on my blog to show everyone here what kind of anti-semitc piece of crap you really are.
I guess in there lies a lesson. I don't delete any comment from my blog, but I should point out I haven't really been exposed to anything I would consider overtly offensive. I thought my current post may provoke some unwanted comments, but response has been overwhelmingly positive. So far.
Omar, the only time I delete posts is when someone repeats the same post by mistake, if it is spam or if it is now from Bernarda, or one other character from Yahoo who cut and pasted old yahoo posts.
The reason I banned Bernarda is because she spammed my board with anti-Israel rhetoric, even after I dedicated a post for her to spew. She made every post about me and Israel, and I gave her fair warning but she continued.
But some of the last stuff I wound up deleting was highly offensive and proved to me without a doubt that she is a vile Jew hater. I think she stopped short of calling me a kike, but maybe she did....it was along those lines though.
Many of her posts still remain, I only deleted her posts after giving her fair warning.
Right now, I am being spammed by Fundy Christians and someone who says he/she is a Buddhist, but I have my reasons to doubt it.
I am not going to get into a debate about nazi Israel with BEAF. He has eliminated NoGodBlog and AmericanAtheist from his site because he finds that you are too open to debate.
Yet he feels free to come here and pitch in. I can't debate him at his site because he erases my posts.
To try to finish with this fundie zionist religious fanatic, I point out these things. As I said, the only pretext for the existence of Israel is the old testament, and that is mythology.
Proto-nazi Herzl promoted so-called zionism. Nazism is just a version of that. What is the difference between Hitler and Herzl/Baconeating? There is none. Herzl like Hitler said that jews could not live among other people. He said that they should live in a separate state.
I am the opposite of that because I believe that all sorts of different people can live together. Of course the Israelis and Baconeating believe in the ethnic cleansing of Palestine. They believe that only the jews should live there.
zionism is anti-semitism.
BEAF is the liar, or he doesn't know what "spam" means. I write original comments to posters, like this one. But he labels anyone who opposes his judeo-nazi beliefs a "spammer".
That said, I have nothing more to do with him here unless he continues to lie about me. I would debate him at his site if he would tolerate differing opinions. He doesn't, at least insofar as racist terrorist Israel is concerned.
One last note, he prefers to stay safe in Canada rather than live his beliefs in Israel. A real chickenhawk.
As I said, the only pretext for the existence of Israel is the old testament, and that is mythology.
Has BEAJ expressed belief in the Exodus story? I would find that shocking. Clearly, Exodus is a work of fiction, with no basis in actual history. There might be good reasons for Israel's creation, but the "history" in Exodus isn't one of them.
There is no evidence the Jews were enslaved by the Egyptians as The Bible describes.
I believe that all sorts of different people can live together.
Certainly, I endorse that. As I've said, I reject the "melting pot" analogy, and instead embrace the "tossed salad" analogy. Different people should live together, none giving up his or her distinguishing characteristics. Variety is the spice of society. Uniformity, on the other hand, isn't so desirable.
Frances, Bernanda is a bold faced liar. I really wish I saved her comments. And her thoughts aren't fresh, they can be found on any anti-semite site on the net.
Of course, I don't believe the Exodus story is true, and I've said that in a few posts on my blog.
I think that historically Judaism started around 650-850 BC. Based on mythological stories, much like Christianity was based on mythological stories.
Bernanda the Jew hater, makes Israels existence imperative. Until her ilk is gone from the planet, Israel needs to exist.
Again, I have no reason right now to live in Israel, and I hope I never have a reason to in Canada. But if I were in France, I'd probably be thinking about it very much. That is why Israel exists.
The middle east is full of places that Jews cannot live as equals, but Bernanda is bent on Israel because she is nothing more than a pathetic Jew hater. She has been banned by other blogs and message boards as well for her irrational and pathetic posts.
"I think that historically Judaism started around 650-850 BC. Based on mythological stories, much like Christianity was based on mythological stories."
Isn't that what I said? The only justification for Israel today is "it's in the bible". The "promised land"--promised by whom? The "chosen people"--chosen by whom?
"She has been banned by other blogs and message boards as well for her irrational and pathetic posts."
The first message board ever to ban me is baconeatingatheistjew. A self-confirming act by him. The only other ones that haven't wanted my presence have been islamic boards because I criticize mohammed, the koran, and islam. So baconeating is in the appropriate company. Birds of a feather. Why has baconeating also banned American Atheist and NoGodBlog from his site?
If there were any islamophiles on the various boards--atheist or not--I would reply to them as strongly as I reply to zionists. There are even other strong zionist boards like baconeating's that accept me and my critical arguments. They don't seem to be afraid of hearing the other side.
Baconeating also doesn't talk about his statements on his board that he would wipe out all of the Palestinians if he were in charge. It is the Palestinians who need protection, not the Jews.
Finally, "anti-semitism" does not exist today. Israel and zionists promote the figment of "anti-semitism" because that is the only way they can create support for Israel, since there is no real justification for the existence of Israel.
They either push the public to interpret events as being "anti-semitic" or they invent "new forms" of "anti-semitism". The illusion of "anti-semitism" is essential to Israel. If baconeating continues, I will provide sources for this.
Anyone can see whose posts are "irrational and pathetic". Those with an open mind should begin by consulting the site I mentioned,
http://www.palestineremembered.com/
to see if I am being irrational.
I've said it before, the justification for Israel is anti-semitism. I've never said to wipe out the Palestinians, except to allude that any other country on this planet would have wiped them out years ago. Israel has been extremely humane. Imagine if Mexico sent over suicide bombers to Texas and blew up kids in busses. And the Mexican gov't didn't stop it immmediately. Mexico would be a parking lot by now.
Bernarda, please keep it up. You justify Israel with each and everyone of your posts.
And I've never seen anything by you regarding anti-Islam. You have followed me around to at least four other blogs. You have said that all Zionists should die on my blog. And you are considered vile by most rational people. You lied about me rationalizing Israel for religious reasons. You'll crack here soon too, you are putting up quite the facade.
Apparently baconeating doesn't remember what he writes. He did say that he would wipe out the Palestinians. As for me, I am for the expulsion of the judeo-nazi squatters in Palestine. I didn't say they should be killed.
baconeating seems to be a compulsive liar.
He is a religious fanatic supporting zionist war crimes and terrorism.
Why hasn't baconeating explained why he bans American Atheist and NoGodBlog?
I am not a liar. I did say once that if I was in charge of Israel the Palestinians would have been wiped out. As I would don't take kindly to suicide bombers and those who support them. Don't forget, we are talking 58 years of being on the defensive. Palestians as a majority are probably the sickest people on this planet.
As far as the No God Blog goes, I have posted there since my initial confrontation there.
I didn't like the way the majority seemed to support a poster there who made vile anti-semitic comments. But it seems I may have overeacted. There is usually one who two Bernardas in every group.
I checked your comments on BBC. You are silent on Darfur, you say suicide bombings aren't a big deal. You think 9/11 wasn't done by Arabs.
The only criticism I see from you about Muslims is how bad the treat their women.
You don't write about the racism in middle eastern countries. You don't write about Darfur.
My theory is that you are an Arab who had the snot beat out of you by your Muslim Arab husband, and you ran to France because of it.
Of course, I don't believe the Exodus story is true, and I've said that in a few posts on my blog.
Glad to hear it. Given how much respect I have for your atheist credentials, I would have been shocked to hear you accepted Exodus. It's just another Bible story with no supporting secular evidence.
These religious nazi zionists like baconeating often like to change the subject to things like dafur. Why would I talk about that on a forum about zionism?
Lying baconeating did say that he would wipe out the Palestinians; but like all zionists he likes to change history. He probably now has erased that from his website. Actually, he probably isn't that smart, and I shouldn't give him a clue.
Zionism is a mental Aids and baconeating is a perfect example of the advanced stages of the disease.
Bernarda, surely there are boards on BBC to do with Darfur, but you just seem to find ones to do with Jews.
See here
What is it you are ashamed of and trying to hide?
The difference between Israel and Sudan or Zimbawe or Rwanda, is that I or no one else I know supported the latter governments; however, racist zionists like baconeating support Israeli government oppression, terrorism and crimes against humanity.
Supporting Israel is supporting racist war criminals. To get a graphic example of jewish crimes in Palestine, go to youtube.com and search "Palestine".
You will find many videos there that the zionist controlled press in the West never shows. Zionist propagandists like baconeating whine about deaths of the Israeli occupier, but they carefully censor any mention of the jewish crimes that the Palestinians are responding to.
A couple of examples:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bzg-lnJRHJ4&search=palestine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nw5V5VTZ8PE&search=palestine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bzg-lnJRHJ4&search=palestine
Nice new spin on Darfur. Why not admit your background?
Here is a good article to refute the biggest lie that those who support Palestine use all the time: It was never Arab land.
And someone on the BBC board posted this. I think it is great:
The Arab states have turned Israel into a larger version of the Warsaw ghetto with their threats to drive Israel into the sea and funding terrorists. This time though that ghetto is armed and will defend itself.
I see the reluctance by the Arab nations to cede that small sliver of land as nothing more than territorial greed, as Arab League nations stretch from the Atlantic to Iraq.
Of course zionist baconeating doesn't respond to my post, but just tries to change the subject again. Zionist not only support Israel's crimes against humanity, they actually encourage them. I condemn both Israel's racist crimes and Sudan's racist crimes. There is no difference between the two.
Another aspect of the jewish oppression of Palestinians, the only legimate inhabitants of Palestine.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRmafX-LZ7w&search=palestine
As to baconeating citing a judeo-nazi revisionist, it is more proof of his religious bent. The writer claims David in the old testament as the source of Israel. But David never existed. He is a myth. What a myth this David was. He followed his god's orders to kill everyone--men, women, and children, and even their animals--that his god considered enemies. He waged a war of extermination against the Amaleks and others.
Is that the model for present day zionists? Total extermination in the name of god.
The fact that a Palestinian state did not exist, does not mean that the Palestinian people did not exist. In 1920 the First Palestinian National Congress demanded independence from the British, which was arbitrarily refused.
If the Palestinians had gotten their state then, there would have been no more jewish infiltration of Palestinian land. The jewish population then was less than 10%. But the racist British allowed illegal invasion of jew terrorists so that by 1947 they were about 30% of the population.
They were all illegal squatters. So a case can be made that all jews and their descendants coming after 1920 should leave Palestine or be expelled.
As I mentioned above, baconeating accepts the religious, mystical, mythological basis for justifying the existence of Israel today.
From another book by Finkelstein and Silberman, "David and Soloman",
"As the narrative develops, David's grand destiny unfolds, even as Saul continues to reign. On the field of battle against the massed Philistine armies, David topples the mighty Goliath and earns the acclaim of the nation, enraging King Saul. In a desperate flight into the wilderness to escape from Saul's murderous jealousy, David further proves his leadership, bravery, and skill. As the chief of a roaming band of mighty men, he settles scores, fends off enemy attacks, exacts God's vengeance, and distributes captured booty to the oppressed and poor. When Saul dies on the battlefield, David is proclaimed king of Judah and eventually of all Israel as God's true anointed one, or "messiah." It is a classic tale of the rise of the young hero, a warrior for the true faith and a man of extraordinary charisma, who assumes the mantle of a failed leader and becomes the embodiment of his people's hopes and dreams.
David's subsequent exploits as king of Israel have served as a model for visions of territorial expansion and divine inheritance, over many centuries. In fulfillment of God's promise that Israel would be a great nation, David conquers Jerusalem and makes it his capital, providing a permanent place of honor there for the Ark of the Covenant, which had accompanied Israel in its long wanderings. David and his armies then sweep all of Israel's enemies to defeat and destruction, establishing a vast kingdom that stretches from the Euphrates to the very border of Egypt. Upon his death, David is succeeded by Solomon, his son by the beautiful Bathsheba, who rules the kingdom wisely and ushers in an era of peace and prosperity. It is a stirring narrative of power and divine favor enjoyed by a nation whose rulers have been specially selected by God."
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5401536
Note: "a model for visions of territorial expansion and divine inheritance, over many centuries"
And baconeating still pretends to be an atheist.
Bernarda, you are an imbecile. You can repeat that I'm not an Atheist over and over again but I think you should get medicated.
I'm not sure if David existed. Regardless, Judaism has existed since at least 650 BC.
I am not stating Israel should exist because of the bible but because of anti-semites like you.
Again, you make it clear that a Jewish homeland is needed because if people like you got in power anywhere on this planet, Jews would be in trouble. And the presence of Israel keeps Jews alive in places like Iran as well.
And the biggest lie you have is that Israel is on Arab land. Israel was NEVER Arab land......ever.
And I've said it often enough. If Herzl wound up putting a Jewish state in Uganda, I would be just as happy.....religious Jews wouldn't though. And since most of the world is religious, masses make decisions based on their mythology.
Uganda, Palestine, whereever. Zionism is white racist colonialism--just go anywhere and take dark people's land and expell or exterminate them.
Not good enough! You should have mentioned mine..lol ;)
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