"It’s clear by now that both sides are performing their roles in this theatrical orchestrated farcical conflict designed to keep the masses always on edge." 🎯
"It’s clear by now that both sides are performing their roles in this theatrical orchestrated farcical conflict designed to keep the masses always on edge." 🎯
Yes, thank you for that observation, GC. I am reminded of a lesser known dystopian novel “Lord of the World” written c1907 by Robert Hugh Benson. It takes a few chapters to engage but, once in, it is a jawdropper, in particular the part of the narrative highlighted above: “performing their roles in this theatrical orchestrated farcical conflict” … There is always a new geopolitical enemy, a fresh hate, a reason for fear - all enslaving.
As I think back over 20th century wars, it is heartbreaking that our young men were sent as bloody fodder for manufactured wars. How many died, were maimed, came home traumatized. Families were changed. May we hope … never again?
Yes, I can see how someone could conclude that. But in its proper capacity Hope is considered one of the three theological virtues, acting like a two-pronged verb. On one hand it lifts our hearts, releasing us from despair. On the other hand that very Hope may inspire us and catapult us into the necessary action with firm purpose.
"It’s clear by now that both sides are performing their roles in this theatrical orchestrated farcical conflict designed to keep the masses always on edge." 🎯
Yes, thank you for that observation, GC. I am reminded of a lesser known dystopian novel “Lord of the World” written c1907 by Robert Hugh Benson. It takes a few chapters to engage but, once in, it is a jawdropper, in particular the part of the narrative highlighted above: “performing their roles in this theatrical orchestrated farcical conflict” … There is always a new geopolitical enemy, a fresh hate, a reason for fear - all enslaving.
As I think back over 20th century wars, it is heartbreaking that our young men were sent as bloody fodder for manufactured wars. How many died, were maimed, came home traumatized. Families were changed. May we hope … never again?
“Hope” is the prayer of those too cowardly to act.
Yes, I can see how someone could conclude that. But in its proper capacity Hope is considered one of the three theological virtues, acting like a two-pronged verb. On one hand it lifts our hearts, releasing us from despair. On the other hand that very Hope may inspire us and catapult us into the necessary action with firm purpose.