Ask no man

No More Contention is the pursuit of clarity, charity and understanding. Contention arises from the compulsion to have others agree with us. Seeking understanding in an environment of clarity and charity produces no more contention. As Joseph Smith said, "I will ask no man to believe as I do."

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In a sense, contention is inevitable and unavoidable because every individual is unique, and no two people agree on everything.  Ideally, we...

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Peace in the Middle East

 


"Mr. Trump’s genius was to find a framework within which these different powers with their different priorities could work together toward their common goal. It is a real accomplishment and deserves the world’s gratitude and respect."

https://www.wsj.com/opinion/trumps-triumphal-march-5bb61e77?mod=opinion_lead_pos8


"Mr. Trump’s triumph over Hamas came from his ability to organize a coalition of realists against the pretensions of fantasists. The Gulf Arabs want stability in the region so they can develop their economies and attract international investment without the perpetual upheaval and chaos on which Hamas thrives. They also want Hamas to suffer the kind of crushing defeat that would reduce its ideological appeal among their own citizens. Israel wants security for its people. The Europeans want an end to a war that agitated their immigrant populations and increased the risk of domestic terror."

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