Words and the Gaza genocide: Words do things. Words matter. Words are vital in speech and writing. Picking out the right words enhances communication. However, using the wrong words in certain circumstances has a deleterious effect on the receiver, and often the subject of those words.
Take this short phrase for example: “horrors of the genocide in Gaza.”
Quick back story
Through my interests in Tolkien and Lewis, I’ve followed the thoughts of a professor on social media (YouTube and Substack). I appreciate this person’s academic achievements, and insight into these studies, as well their grace and patience when interviewing people they disagree with.
This person (rightly, I think) emphasizes that Words do Things and Words Matter. Yet on several occasions, they dropped the phrase “horrors of the genocide in Gaza” mixed in with other issues up for discussion. In another instance, they mentioned a possible connection between Jeffrey Epstein and the Mossad, according to some MSM outlet.
“Genocide in Gaza” is a highly loaded phrase. It assumes the truth that Israel is deliberately exterminating Palestinians. I believe this phrase unjustly vilifies Israel, and is potentially dangerous, given the growing climate of Jew hatred around the globe.
If Words do Things and Words Matter, we must consider opposing voices. We ought to ask ourselves: why do we believe what we believe? We should try to weigh the facts as best as we can understand them. Facts matter.
Challenge to the Gaza genocide libel
I’ll begin with a video of a man interviewing a lady about her views on Gaza and genocide. He asks her several pertinent questions regarding genocide elsewhere (Iran etc) and the lack of interest, and the atrocities of Oct 7. She walks away. Watch it HERE.
A few pertinent questions:
Why ignore atrocities in Nigeria, Syria, Iran etc, and focus solely on Gaza?
Why did Palestinians and non Palestinians around the world celebrate the horrors of Oct 7, on Oct 8, even before Israel responded? Watch a snippet of John Anderson’s interview with Brendan O’Neill HERE.
Why do people who decry the so-called genocide in Gaza choose to ignore what happened on October 7? Read Hamas and Iran: Slaughtering Jews for Decades
What does the term “From the River to the Sea” connote? Read The Real Meaning of ‘From The River To The Sea, Palestine Will Be Free’ And HERE, and HERE.
Are the touted Gaza civilian casualties accurate? And what about that genocide label? Watch this short video: The genocide lie in 60 seconds The Washington Times: Israel continues to face the evils of genocide libel Articles discussing the death toll numbers may be found on CAMERA.
Why did people around the world rip off the photos of Israeli hostages from posts and news boards? Where does that mindset originate from?
What about that alleged Epstein-Mossad connection? See CAMERA.
Yes, words do matter. They have the potential to edify a conversation, but can also inflame hatred. In the case of the Hamas-Israel conflict, let us be careful.
Maranatha!
More resources
Jewish Virtual Library: Myths & Facts on the Gaza Strip
This is an important study that puts the conflict in its historical context. For example, what happened in 2005 immediately after Israel handed over Gaza to the Palestinians? JWL: History
Clinton’s reflections on the Camp David Summit
Why Isn’t There a Palestinian State? (Succinct and to the point)
Palestinian Christian Abuse of Christian Organizations in the West
But what about Gaza? (Tucker Carlson & Munther Isaac) Note that Isaac lauded Oct 7.
The Pastor the Media Sanitizes – and His Justification of October 7
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