When It Comes to the Gaza Strip, Benny Gantz and Benjamin Netanyahu Think Alike
Even as each accuses the other of being soft on terror.
March 5, 2019
Religions can hope to thrive only if they serve a purpose that is not met elsewhere in society.
As the liberal denominations of both Judaism and Christianity face rapid demographic decline, they have turned increasingly to promoting social justice—in the form both of actively supporting left-wing causes and of engaging in charitable works. But, argues Joel Kotkin, this approach has done little to reduce defections or bring in new members. He writes:
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Login or SubscribeEven as each accuses the other of being soft on terror.
The case of an Islamic State fighter stripped of her citizenship.
Religions can hope to thrive only if they serve a purpose that is not met elsewhere in society.
The naked public square is bad for religious minorities.
“I want you to know that I leave Israel a different man than when I arrived.”