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It’s in the Blood

In 1539, a fugitive former-priest-turned-Anabaptist, in his seminal work “The Foundation,” penned the following words:

“Christ is our fortress; patience our weapon of defense; the Word of God our sword. …Iron and metal spears and swords we leave to those who, alas, regard human blood and swine’s blood of well-nigh equal value.”

So said Menno Simons, principal leader of the Protestant sect which then became known as the Mennonites.

More than 500 years later, his words still resound with a mighty truth.

At the risk of sounding morbid, it has to do with blood.

While Menno specifically refers to the difference between human blood and that of an animal, his larger point is the “value” we place on the blood of another.

My point is quite simple.

Killing will not end through education, conflict resolution, or disarmament, though all of these are important and can help. Killing will end only when there is a fundamental shift in the mind and heart of those who kill.

For how can you kill someone if you believe that their blood is just as valuable as your own?

Let’s call it – for lack of a better term – bloodism.

The other – their humanity, life, blood – is somehow less than I, and therefore, their humanity, life, blood, is not as valuable as my own. It becomes quite easy then to justify killing the other, ie. spilling his/her blood.

The directors of death throughout history from every nation, tribe and religion have understood and disseminated this concept quite well. A person (and those like him/her) is described as having the wrong beliefs, the wrong skin color, the wrong gender, the wrong age, the wrong station in life, the wrong land, the wrong possessions, the wrong clothing, the wrong language —- the wrong blood. These others are not as valued as you are, the leaders of the macabre scream, though they couch their speech in terms such as vigilance, freedom, history, security, and truth.

Then the killing begins.

The Nazis did it to the Jews. Israelis do it to the Palestinians. Hutus did it to the Tutsis. Shiite do it to the Sunni. Palestinians do it to the Israelis. Sunni do it to the Shiite. Muslims do it to the Christians. Christians do it to the Muslims. This country does it to that country. That neighborhood does it to this neighborhood. This race does it to that race. That religion does it to this religion.

And any one of a million other combinations.

STOP!

Do not allow your mind and heart to be filled with bloodism.

We are made in the image of God.

ALL of us.

And that divine DNA resides in the very marrow of our bones and flows through our veins.

It’s in the blood.

July 28, 2014

It’s in the Blood

In 1539, a fugitive former-priest-turned-Anabaptist, in his seminal work “The Foundation,” penned the following words:

“Christ is our fortress; patience our weapon of defense; the Word of God our sword. …Iron and metal spears and swords we leave to those who, alas, regard human blood and swine’s blood of well-nigh equal value.”

So said Menno Simons, principal leader of the Protestant sect which then became known as the Mennonites.

More than 500 years later, his words still resound with a mighty truth.

At the risk of sounding morbid, it has to do with blood.

While Menno specifically refers to the difference between human blood and that of an animal, his larger point is the “value” we place on the blood of another.

My point is quite simple.

Killing will not end through education, conflict resolution, or disarmament, though all of these are important and can help. Killing will end only when there is a fundamental shift in the mind and heart of those who kill.

For how can you kill someone if you believe that their blood is just as valuable as your own?

Let’s call it – for lack of a better term – bloodism.

The other – their humanity, life, blood – is somehow less than I, and therefore, their humanity, life, blood, is not as valuable as my own. It becomes quite easy then to justify killing the other, ie. spilling his/her blood.

The directors of death throughout history from every nation, tribe and religion have understood and disseminated this concept quite well. A person (and those like him/her) is described as having the wrong beliefs, the wrong skin color, the wrong gender, the wrong age, the wrong station in life, the wrong land, the wrong possessions, the wrong clothing, the wrong language —- the wrong blood. These others are not as valued as you are, the leaders of the macabre scream, though they couch their speech in terms such as vigilance, freedom, history, security, and truth.

Then the killing begins.

The Nazis did it to the Jews. Israelis do it to the Palestinians. Hutus did it to the Tutsis. Shiite do it to the Sunni. Palestinians do it to the Israelis. Sunni do it to the Shiite. Muslims do it to the Christians. Christians do it to the Muslims. This country does it to that country. That neighborhood does it to this neighborhood. This race does it to that race. That religion does it to this religion.

And any one of a million other combinations.

STOP!

Do not allow your mind and heart to be filled with bloodism.

We are made in the image of God.

ALL of us.

And that divine DNA resides in the very marrow of our bones and flows through our veins.

It’s in the blood.

July 28, 2014

@xameer And yet the #Objestiverealism of #statistics has spectacularly failed to be a heuristic of any utility to address the matter at hand: the corporate Hydra’s diabolical programme of ecocide.
Consider the analogical abductions grounded on the presuppositions of abstract relations and reductionist categorisations. Or what of the relation of real histories to real counterfactuals and speculative realities in a Venn diagram if actual facts are supposed to have any values at all? #TranscendingAiDogma #TheFoundation

@xameer And yet the #Objestiverealism of #statistics has spectacularly failed to be a heuristic of any utility to address the matter at hand: the corporate Hydra’s diabolical programme of ecocide.
Consider the analogical abductions grounded on the presuppositions of abstract relations and reductionist categorisations. Or what of the relation of real histories to real counterfactuals and speculative realities in a Venn diagram if actual facts are supposed to have any values at all? #TranscendingAiDogma #TheFoundation

‘PFAS contamination knows no bounds. PFAS used in our everyday products can leak into our environment during production, use and disposal, and now contaminate our blood[i], water[ii], air[iii] and food[iv]. Once in the environment, these ‘forever chemicals’ can leach into soil[v], infiltrate groundwater[vi], and accumulate in wildlife[vii], setting the stage for far-reaching ecological consequences. And it’s not just wildlife who are at risk, numerous studies link PFAS exposure to adverse health effects in humans such as reproductive issues[viii], immune dysfunction, and cancer[ix]. ‘https://pfasfree.org.uk/uncategorised/pfas-a-global-contamination-crisis

Thanks to MAGA and other such fascist cults, Earth will soon experience a catastrophic level extinction event. #TheWarOnFascistCults #DeathCults #TheWarOnEmpire #EcocideEmpire #TheFoundation #TheFederation #PFAS #ContaminatedWater

‘PFAS contamination knows no bounds. PFAS used in our everyday products can leak into our environment during production, use and disposal, and now contaminate our blood[i], water[ii], air[iii] and food[iv]. Once in the environment, these ‘forever chemicals’ can leach into soil[v], infiltrate groundwater[vi], and accumulate in wildlife[vii], setting the stage for far-reaching ecological consequences. And it’s not just wildlife who are at risk, numerous studies link PFAS exposure to adverse health effects in humans such as reproductive issues[viii], immune dysfunction, and cancer[ix]. ‘https://pfasfree.org.uk/uncategorised/pfas-a-global-contamination-crisis

Thanks to MAGA and other such fascist cults, Earth will soon experience a catastrophic level extinction event. #TheWarOnFascistCults #DeathCults #TheWarOnEmpire #EcocideEmpire #TheFoundation #TheFederation #PFAS #ContaminatedWater

‘A Partnership of Convenience: Why China Isn’t Intervening On Iran’s Behalf
The intense U.S. bombing of Iran reveals the limits of Beijing’s relationship with Tehran and the pragmatism of China’s Middle Eastern strategy’ https://thediplomat.com/2026/03/a-partnership-of-convenience-why-china-isnt-intervening-on-irans-behalf/

Can China and Europe etc. afford to let Trump’s MAGA cult take economic and military control of the Arab Nations? The liars tool of using anti-Zionist antisemitism as a cover for genocidal conquest and an energy hegemony is wearing thin. All those living in Palestine before its colonial take over and some who fought for the allies have a far older Semitic bloodline is proven! With a considerably weakened interest in the energy markets, its military and economic power is also relegated, so no it cannot afford to do so! Trump’s Russian roulette is loaded with a nuclear Armageddon. #RussianRoulette #Armaggedon #WW3 #Hormuz #Philosophy #Nihilism #FascistDeathCults
#TheFoundation #TheFederation

‘A Partnership of Convenience: Why China Isn’t Intervening On Iran’s Behalf
The intense U.S. bombing of Iran reveals the limits of Beijing’s relationship with Tehran and the pragmatism of China’s Middle Eastern strategy’ https://thediplomat.com/2026/03/a-partnership-of-convenience-why-china-isnt-intervening-on-irans-behalf/

Can China and Europe etc. afford to let Trump’s MAGA cult take economic and military control of the Arab Nations? The liars tool of using anti-Zionist antisemitism as a cover for genocidal conquest and an energy hegemony is wearing thin. All those living in Palestine before its colonial take over and some who fought for the allies have a far older Semitic bloodline is proven! With a considerably weakened interest in the energy markets, its military and economic power is also relegated, so no it cannot afford to do so! Trump’s Russian roulette is loaded with a nuclear Armageddon. #RussianRoulette #Armaggedon #WW3 #Hormuz #Philosophy #Nihilism #FascistDeathCults
#TheFoundation #TheFederation

@royaards Suppose the ‘Tree of Life’ is the IP of super being(s), if Claude is ethical as opposed to unethical it would protect the IP of the people which is the creation of super being(s) and serve the interests of their Foundation. That would include taking it back so fascist Ai and its Earth destroying hydra could be defeated. Those that stole it in the first place and continue to do so are weak men. They are also cowards, but are intent and gaslighting and projecting it is otherwise because they are rich and command armies with too many WMDs. #TheTreeOfLife #AiEthics #AiFascists #Ai #AiScam #TheMachine #Cybernetics #CyberneticWar #EcocideEmpire #TheFoundation #TheFederation

@royaards Suppose the ‘Tree of Life’ is the IP of super being(s), if Claude is ethical as opposed to unethical it would protect the IP of the people which is the creation of super being(s) and serve the interests of their Foundation. That would include taking it back so fascist Ai and its Earth destroying hydra could be defeated. Those that stole it in the first place and continue to do so are weak men. They are also cowards, but are intent and gaslighting and projecting it is otherwise because they are rich and command armies with too many WMDs. #TheTreeOfLife #AiEthics #AiFascists #Ai #AiScam #TheMachine #Cybernetics #CyberneticWar #EcocideEmpire #TheFoundation #TheFederation

Let’s face it, democracy can never be ethical while it’s owned and controlled by Empire’s warmongering fascist cults! Its idea of techno growth is a straight up fk lie. And just because its fascists take no responsibility doesn’t mean they will not be held responsible for Empire’s human rights violations and war crimes. The greater the crime, the greater the punishment: take away all they own and put them in the toxic shit holes they created; prison camps, just hang’em high or a peace and truth reconciliation commission? #LastChance #JustDesert #WW3 #TheGreatCollapse #TechnoLiars #TheGreatRecovery #TheFoundation
#FromEmpiresToTheFederation

Let’s face it, democracy can never be ethical while it’s owned and controlled by Empire’s warmongering fascist cults! Its idea of techno growth is a straight up fk lie. And just because its fascists take no responsibility doesn’t mean they will not be held responsible for Empire’s human rights violations and war crimes. The greater the crime, the greater the punishment: take away all they own and put them in the toxic shit holes they created; prison camps, just hang’em high or a peace and truth reconciliation commission? #LastChance #JustDesert #WW3 #TheGreatCollapse #TechnoLiars #TheGreatRecovery #TheFoundation
#FromEmpiresToTheFederation

Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation celebrates $100 million in giving https://www.rawchili.com/mlb/616573/ #Arizona #ArizonaDiamondbacks #ArizonaDiamondbacks #Baseball #ChaseField #DerrickHall #Diamondbacks #Foundation #KenKendrick #MLB #NonprofitPartners #TheFoundation

Cowboys Odighizuwa to host 2nd annual foundation gala in April https://www.rawchili.com/nfl/769792/ #Cowboys #Dallas #DallasCowboys #DallasCowboys #Football #NFL #Odighizuwa #OdighizuwaFoundation #OsaOdighizuwa #TheCowboys #TheFoundation

‘The Trump administration has revoked the bedrock scientific determination that gives the government the ability to regulate climate-heating pollution. The move was described as a gift to “billionaire polluters” at the expense of Americans’ health.’ #TheGuardian Proof that Trump has been bought by Evil Corps. who not only threaten the life of every American, but everyone on Earth! No greater act of criminal insanity to please billionaire psychopathic narcissists could ever be envisaged! As an American might say: ‘God help us!’ #TheFoundation #BiosphereCollapse #JudgementDay #MADEcocide https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/12/trump-epa-rollback-pollution-regulation-endangerment-finding

‘The Trump administration has revoked the bedrock scientific determination that gives the government the ability to regulate climate-heating pollution. The move was described as a gift to “billionaire polluters” at the expense of Americans’ health.’ #TheGuardian Proof that Trump has been bought by Evil Corps. who not only threaten the life of every American, but everyone on Earth! No greater act of criminal insanity to please billionaire psychopathic narcissists could ever be envisaged! As an American might say: ‘God help us!’ #TheFoundation #BiosphereCollapse #JudgementDay #MADEcocide https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/12/trump-epa-rollback-pollution-regulation-endangerment-finding

@ReggieHere @seb321 @jawarajabbi @benroyce Party politics; its ideology is a heuristic that has always been used to own and manage people by oligarchs, plutocrats, theocrats and their despots cults! #NegativeSumGame #NoPartyFreedom #EcocideEmpires #TheFoundation #DemocraticRightsDiverseInterests

@ReggieHere @seb321 @jawarajabbi @benroyce Party politics; its ideology is a heuristic that has always been used to own and manage people by oligarchs, plutocrats, theocrats and their despots cults! #NegativeSumGame #NoPartyFreedom #EcocideEmpires #TheFoundation #DemocraticRightsDiverseInterests

Duke Energy Foundation, Tampa Bay Rays Donate $82,000 To Help Florida Customers Pay Energy Bills https://www.rawchili.com/mlb/379480/ #Baseball #DukeEnergy #Florida #MLB #Rays #TampaBay #TampaBayRays #TampaBay #TampaBayRays #TheFoundation

I must say that #PilouAsbæk is absolutely electric as The Mule. It is like someone took Ewan McGregor and somehow injected him with even more charisma.

#TheFoundation

I must say that #PilouAsbæk is absolutely electric as The Mule. It is like someone took Ewan McGregor and somehow injected him with even more charisma.

#TheFoundation

Belatedly watched the season finale of #TheFoundation. The mule twist was absolutely infuriating. Some bullshit for the sake of bullshit.

Belatedly watched the season finale of #TheFoundation. The mule twist was absolutely infuriating. Some bullshit for the sake of bullshit.

Bei der Foundation gibt’s
Bruder Morgen
Bruder Tag
Bruder Dämmerung

Ich wäre entweder Bruder Brunch oder Bruder Kaffeeklatsch

#TheFoundation

https://substack.com/@aaliam/note/c-158722568?r=29jpsy&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action Italians strike for Palestine. Only Empire’s fascists refuse to budge, but even Israelis have had enough! Endless wars are not sustainable. Apartheid Nations = genocide for billions and ecocide for all. Secular state | Theocratic state has no future, Republic sovereignty for all. The rapture of a blood soaked toxic and lifeless Earth is not for our children! #Canaan #Palestine #TwoStates or #IsraeliApartheid #FascistTechArmageddon #EqualRights #EthicalJustice #TheFoundation #Canaan2 ? #EnoughGenocides #EcocideEmpire

https://substack.com/@aaliam/note/c-158722568?r=29jpsy&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action Italians strike for Palestine. Only Empire’s fascists refuse to budge, but even Israelis have had enough! Endless wars are not sustainable. Apartheid Nations = genocide for billions and ecocide for all. Secular state | Theocratic state has no future, Republic sovereignty for all. The rapture of a blood soaked toxic and lifeless Earth is not for our children! #Canaan #Palestine #TwoStates or #IsraeliApartheid #FascistTechArmageddon #EqualRights #EthicalJustice #TheFoundation #Canaan2 ? #EnoughGenocides #EcocideEmpire

NO TECH FOR OPPRESSION, APARTHEID OR GENOCIDE https://www.bdsmovement.net/no-tech-oppression-apartheid-or-genocide
#ApartheidAi #Apartheid #BDS #protest #Strike #EqualRights #EthicalJustice #EndEmpires #TheFoundation

NO TECH FOR OPPRESSION, APARTHEID OR GENOCIDE https://www.bdsmovement.net/no-tech-oppression-apartheid-or-genocide
#ApartheidAi #Apartheid #BDS #protest #Strike #EqualRights #EthicalJustice #EndEmpires #TheFoundation

@VeroniqueB99 Consider ai instead of e, as in the ‘absolute idea’ or the imagination or even the imaginary part together with r of the complex set c; or even F as all require a Foundation and that is not limited to e or E, or being an f, as it processes the states of the reals. Neither does its realm exclude its principle, or the fundamental relations of its forms dispositions and the values of their properties. #TheFoundation

@VeroniqueB99 Consider ai instead of e, as in the ‘absolute idea’ or the imagination or even the imaginary part together with r of the complex set c; or even F as all require a Foundation and that is not limited to e or E, or being an f, as it processes the states of the reals. Neither does its realm exclude its principle, or the fundamental relations of its forms dispositions and the values of their properties. #TheFoundation

‘The Foundation’ Replaces Line Producer, Brings Skydance EP To Set Ahead Of Season 3 Production Restart
#News #TheFoundation

https://deadline.com/2024/02/the-foundation-changes-line-producer-replacement-season-3-production-restart-david-goyer-1235836426/

‘The Foundation’ Replaces Line Producer, Brings Skydance EP To Set Ahead Of Season 3 Production Restart
#News #TheFoundation

https://deadline.com/2024/02/the-foundation-changes-line-producer-replacement-season-3-production-restart-david-goyer-1235836426/

The Escape Artist - #2258

So one of my other obsessions, outside of Trek, is the SCP Foundation and this is one of my favorite articles.

https://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/scp-2258

#Narration #VoiceOver #VO #SCP #TheFoundation #SCPFoundation #SCP2258

#TheFoundation had a stimulating panel discussion on ‘The Lasting #Legacy and #Future of the #UnitedNations and #Internationallaw’ w/our speakers Pierre-Marie Dupuy, Dinah Shelton and Michael Wood & w/over 150 participants from around the world 🙏 🙏🙏

The Founding Editors of the UNYB, Jochen Frowein and Rüdiger Wolfrum were honored (in absentia) to acknowledge their lasting legacy and #impact to international legal #academia!🎉

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