Comments by "M.A.B." (@m.a.b.4104) on "Marilynne Robinson on Biblical Beauty, Human Evil and the Idea of Israel" video.

  1. "to emphasise how terrible Israel is in an otherwise perfect world"? Completely false. To take that from Ezra's work is either delusional or deceitful. In the theme of this episode, I see plenty of beauty has come out of modern Israel, alongside everything else. But without humility, self criticism and necessary change, the future will get exceedingly dark. I was horrified by the October 7th massacre and wish with all my heart that anything remotely similar never happens to the people of Israel ever again (and any people for that matter). But the course the Israeli government has taken will only lead to more tragedy, not less. I want to see the state of Israel continue to bring beauty into the world and healthy criticism is vital for this.
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  2. Pretty sure no, thought he said many hands while being a bit vague as to not say too directly that it isn't a direct work of God (as to not offend some people's religious beliefs). I think Ezra most likely believes and may have said previously that the Torah and the old and new testaments were all written over multiple lifetimes. This is also what I believe.
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