Denial Ain’t Just a River in Egypt

While there’s nothing wrong with keeping your eyes on the horizon for that magical heifer to appear, be sure to appreciate what you already have.

In the wake of celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence, we should also consider the role of lesser-known revolutionaries, like Thomas Paine and the great Jewish patriot Haym Salomon.

If we agree that antisemitism is only one example of a widespread and pernicious instinct toward division and “other-ization,” then it becomes clear that we can only eradicate these animosities as part of a far broader effort.

Evil is repeatedly misunderstood because civilized societies instinctively judge others through the lens of their own moral framework.