Our exploration
into the origins of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict continues with
the story of the British Mandate. During this time it became undeniably
clear that the ultimate aims of Jews and Arabs were completely incompatible.
Yet world events would force a confrontation nonetheless.
Arabs and Jews
by Sherwine Wine
Humanistic Jewish leader Sherwin Wine offers a bold and controversial
analysis of and solution to the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. (Read Article)
Toward Peace and Justice in the Middle East: A 2002 UUA Action of Immediate
Witness (Read Article)
Statement of the Global Green Coordination on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Articles
Under God Divides the Indivisible
by Barbara Dority
What does the reaction of politicians, the media, and the public to the federal court ruling in the Pledge of Allegiance case tell us about Americans, America, and the fragility of constitutional guarantees? (Read Article)
Steven Weinberg-2002 Humanist of the Year
Religiously motivated suicidal attacks have a long history. But they are just the most extreme form of a more widespread phenomenon of religous self-sacrifice-a tendency that needs to be countered by a vigorous defense of worldly Humanist values.
What's Literacy Got to Do with It?
by Gregory Shafer
Public education and widespread access to higher learning haven't become the great equalizers of opportunity they were promoted to be. In practive they actually divide the social classes, guaranteeing that the haves keep what they have while the have-nots make no serious inroads into the status quo.
Are We Becoming a Nation of Depressives?
by Kevin Turnquist
The apparent increaases in psychological depression raises anew the question of what causes this affliction. Recent scientific discoveries are proving helpful but mysteries remain. Whatever the cause, more humanistic approaches to dealing with depression are dsperately needed.
Mental Health Ofen Overlooked
by Danielle Nierenbergt
The Worldwatch Institute looks closely at the state of mental illness and its treatment worldwide.
Cover: photograph of a bombed bus and victims in Jerusalem on June 18, 2002-copyright 2002 by AP/Wide World Photos. Illustration: p. 14 map by the United Nations.
