Category Archives: understanding
By the company he keeps
Cross-posted from CIFWatch, written by “IsraeliNurse” If, according to the old saying, one can judge a man by the company he keeps, can one also judge a writer by the sources he chooses to use? If so, self-styled Israel ‘expert’ … Continue reading
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A fully controlled threat to our freedoms?
When it comes to Jews and politics, Ben White claims to know a fair amount. White often frames his arguments with moral and theological concepts. White gives talks in churches and theological colleges, and his writing is praised by vicars, … Continue reading
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Why now?
PetraMB comments: But why is this happening now?” — asks Ben White about the Islamization of Gaza… Ben, it’s not happening only “now”, and it’s most definitely not happening for the (unsurprising) reasons you come up with — it’s happening … Continue reading
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Ben White misunderstands Hamas
Daniel Blanche has thankfully distanced himself from Hamas. Now his friend Ben White has attempted to follow suit. The cartoonish White has a new article on Comment Is Free. Shockingly for Ben White, the article is critical of Hamas (What’s … Continue reading
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Dr Harry Hagopian recommends Ben White book at Ekklesia
According to his website, Dr Harry Hagopian ‘is a qualified lawyer who holds a Doctorate in Public International Law and an LL.M in Alternative Dispute (Conflict) Resolution. He is also the Middle East Consultant for the Catholic Bishops’ Conference in … Continue reading
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“The problem with the Jews is that they have a state that behaves badly?”
Shuggy takes on Ben White, the Anglican commentator who does not consider himself to be an antisemite, yet understands why some are, due partly to the behaviour of the state of Israel. Shuggy writes: Instead I’d say this: the answer … Continue reading
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