Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said something very poignant during his speech to Congress today, and I think it’s worth thinking about.
“This is not a clash of civilizations. It’s a clash between barbarism and civilization”:
He’s absolutely correct, but I believe his words can serve a much broader context. We’re at a crossroads right now, and we can either choose the path of civilization or devolve into something horrific we left behind long ago.
As he gave the speech, anti-Israel protesters were outside the U.S. Capitol, proving him correct. The large protest had turned violent, according to reports on the ground, and police were having to begin anti-riot measures. Pepper spray was being fired into the crowd.
But these violent protesters aside, there are instances where some of these rioters were carrying around the Hamas flag. For those who need a refresher, Hamas is…