This entire situation has been really disheartening for me because many of the people in the "freedom movement" have fallen into this trap. It's utterly despicable to me. Many of these people I connected with during the Freedom Convoy and such, but ever since October 7th, they kept harping on and on about Jews. And I was like, sorry what?
I'm happy to see that there are other people from the "freedom movement" like yourself who are seeing what this situation really is: scapegoating.
As a Christian, I am especially bothered by those who also claim to be Christian and yet continue to support this gross nonsense.
Great stuff Kate. I've gone deep into this as I expereienced a version of it that affected me deeply - and was also a great teacher. I understand it as a part of the desire to belong. We fear our own not-belonging, being excluded and we all have a dose of it. The challenge in life is to come to a Higher Belonging in love or God.
Our day is characterized by demonization of the other, this scapegoating. It's not me, it's THEM. We can do this.
On another note I'm looking forward to receiving The Road to Serfdom. Thanks for your work!
Thanks so much for your thoughtful comment Reed. Highly recommend reading the piece on René Girard at the bottom of this - scroll down to the end where he shares his thoughts about Islamism. Very interesting! I linked the source material as well if you want to do a deep dive.
Keep up hope! Darkness invites people to shine a light, and light is what we need.
Hello Kate,
This entire situation has been really disheartening for me because many of the people in the "freedom movement" have fallen into this trap. It's utterly despicable to me. Many of these people I connected with during the Freedom Convoy and such, but ever since October 7th, they kept harping on and on about Jews. And I was like, sorry what?
I'm happy to see that there are other people from the "freedom movement" like yourself who are seeing what this situation really is: scapegoating.
As a Christian, I am especially bothered by those who also claim to be Christian and yet continue to support this gross nonsense.
It's truly troubling stuff.
I pray that you keep up the good work, Kate.
Thank you
A wonderful clear analysis Kate, thank you.
No body likes a nerd in the playground specially if he fights back.
Perfect example. I can imagine it in my mind. Thank you.
Great stuff Kate. I've gone deep into this as I expereienced a version of it that affected me deeply - and was also a great teacher. I understand it as a part of the desire to belong. We fear our own not-belonging, being excluded and we all have a dose of it. The challenge in life is to come to a Higher Belonging in love or God.
Our day is characterized by demonization of the other, this scapegoating. It's not me, it's THEM. We can do this.
On another note I'm looking forward to receiving The Road to Serfdom. Thanks for your work!
Very insightful Andrew, thank you for sharing. As for the Road to Serdom-- so glad! I’m sure you will find many great ideas in its pages.
Thanks so much for your thoughtful comment Reed. Highly recommend reading the piece on René Girard at the bottom of this - scroll down to the end where he shares his thoughts about Islamism. Very interesting! I linked the source material as well if you want to do a deep dive.
Keep up hope! Darkness invites people to shine a light, and light is what we need.