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Rivers of Babylon – This beautiful, emotional song is based on the Biblical Psalm 137:1-4, a hymn expressing the lamentations of the Jewish people in exile following the Babylonian conquest of Jerusalem in 586 BC.
The Jews have done more to civilize men than any other nation. To be a Jew is to be strong with a strength that has outlived persecutions. It is to be wise against ignorance, honest against piracy, harmless against evil, and kind against cruelty. Jews constitute but one quarter of one percent of the human race. They have done more to civilize men than any other nation. We are largely indebted to the Jews for our first knowledge of philosophy, botany, medicine, astronomy, and cosmography (the nature of the universe). We Gentiles owe our life to Israel.
Throughout history, a powerful and mysterious pattern has emerged—one that links the fate of nations to their stance toward Israel. From ancient empires to modern superpowers, those who bless Israel rise to prominence, while those who curse it face decline and destruction. This profound truth, rooted in a divine promise made over 4,000 years ago, reveals that Israel is not just a nation, but a spiritual cornerstone in the unfolding story of humanity.
I went through the most terrible turmoil on October 7th. I’ve had lots of Arab friends. One of them, a friend of forty years, told me, Never believe the Arabs. I asked, Are you telling me I can’t believe you? He said, Yes, don’t believe me either. Listen to me carefully. In the head of every Muslim, there’s a small ISIS terrorist. This ISIS terrorist can suddenly jump on you. We cannot control it.
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