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Old New Gods of War in Modern and Future Warfare
David Boles: Human Meme
English - March 08, 2024 11:00 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MB - ★★★★ - 7 ratingsPerforming Arts Arts Society & Culture Philosophy columbia aesthetic davidboles human meme nebraska newyork teaching Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Take, for instance, the wars in the ancient Near East. Here, gods were directly involved in the affairs of states. The Bible tells us of King David, a figure revered and yet complex. Among his many military exploits, one curious and somewhat unsettling account is his collection of Philistine foreskins. This act, seemingly bizarre to modern sensibilities, was a brutal symbol of victory and divine favor. It's a stark reminder of how religion and violence were intertwined, with physical proof of conquest seen as a testament to divine approval.