Israel and Palestine are engaged in another major conflict. There are a lot of passionate supporters on the side of Palestine and a lot on the side of Israel, as well. Unfortunately, I think there has been a lot of partisan and extreme reactions and viewpoints out there, perhaps because of anger, because of politics, because of nationality, etc. I think agnostics would fare well in this situation because many of us tend not to get caught up in the major fighting between two sides (although many agnostics limit that to debates on God). This would reflect in our views on hot button issues and help create a contrast with the more partisan crowds.
For instance, seeing the way things are being politicized, I don't expect to see much listening between the two passionate sides. And if you're not even listening, will each side really acknowledge the valid points of the other side. If not, how do we expect to progress in a good way? So lets have a discussion among agnostics and other like-minded members here.
Example of how partisan debate tends to turn out in the US... I only posted this here because at least both sides (somewhat) were argued... Professor Cornel West vs. Professor Alan Dershowitz...
It almost seems like it could've came down to blows if the two debaters were younger and didn't hold professional titles.
For Discussion:
1. What's your reaction to the recent Israel and Palestinian conflict?
2. What is your reaction of the supporters on each side of the conflict?
For instance, seeing the way things are being politicized, I don't expect to see much listening between the two passionate sides. And if you're not even listening, will each side really acknowledge the valid points of the other side. If not, how do we expect to progress in a good way? So lets have a discussion among agnostics and other like-minded members here.
Example of how partisan debate tends to turn out in the US... I only posted this here because at least both sides (somewhat) were argued... Professor Cornel West vs. Professor Alan Dershowitz...
For Discussion:
1. What's your reaction to the recent Israel and Palestinian conflict?
2. What is your reaction of the supporters on each side of the conflict?
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