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The wind had settled for the evening, and the air held a hush that only twilight brings. Emil sat on the porch, his elbows on his knees, staring out at the distant hills veiled in shadow. A news report had shaken him—another act of violence, another innocent life lost. Grandfather stepped out with two cups […]
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The question of whether Israeli actions in Gaza constitute genocide has become a subject of intense debate and scrutiny. This document contributes to that discussion by systematically analyzing the situation through the framework of the Ten Stages of Genocide, as defined by Genocide Watch. This framework outlines ten predictable stages—including classification, symbolization, dehumanization, organization, and
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The sky wasn’t gray. It was absent. Colorless. Soundless. Like a memory that no longer wanted to be remembered. Mira stood at the ridge above the valley. Below, soldiers moved like clock hands— efficient, cold, and counting down. Smoke rose from both camps. Not for warmth. Not for bread. They were preparing to erase each
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The next evening, the breeze was cool and the stars began twinkling early. Mira and Grandfather sat by the old firepit, the glow of the setting sun still warming the earth. “Grandfather,” Mira said, hugging her knees, “yesterday you said that when one nation tries to dominate another, we need something called a military. How
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Kavi had long observed a troubling yet common phenomenon, both on an individual and a national scale: people often incite provocation, creating conflicts that they later use as justification for their retaliatory actions. When these individuals or nations lash out, they are frequently blamed for their responses, even though it was their initial provocation that
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Life Challenges, War
Kavi had long been a keen observer of human behavior, and one pattern particularly intrigued him: the stark contrast between the mindset of those obsessed with war and the perspective of those committed to reconciliation. In his observations, he noted a critical difference in how each group viewed victory and defeat. The War Mentality Kavi
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Kavi had long observed a destructive pattern in human behavior: the pursuit of revenge. Whether among individuals, families, or nations, he noted that retaliatory actions rarely restored balance. Instead, they escalated conflicts, deepened wounds, and set the stage for even greater harm. The Revenge Dilemma Kavi noticed that: Inequitable Responses: There is no precise measure
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In the vast expanse of creation, the universe unfolds as a grand tapestry, woven with threads of purpose and destiny. Each soul is a unique thread, destined to contribute to the masterpiece of existence, a symphony of growth, character, and virtue. This world, the earthly realm, is but a stage set for a profound test—a
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In a small, sunlit village nestled beneath rolling hills, laughter once echoed through the air like a symphony. Children chased one another through golden fields, their joy as boundless as the sky above. Among them was Ayan, a boy of seven, with a heart full of dreams and a world painted in innocence. His favorite
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In a land divided by a vast river, two kingdoms thrived in the shadow of an ancient prophecy. The northern kingdom, Thornia, prided itself on its towering fortresses, sharp-edged weapons, and an unyielding belief in strength through conquest. To them, war was the path to power, and their armies were their legacy. Their fields were
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