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Telescoping effect – the effect that recent events appear to have occurred more remotely and remote events appear to have occurred more recently.
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Conflict and Conciliation: Faith and Politics in an Age of Global Dissonance

Despite the peaceful foundations of global monotheistic religions, the broad diversity of interpretations can lead to a sharp paradox regarding the use of force. Inevitably, we must ask ourselves: How can those who ascribe to peaceful beliefs suspend their own moral foundation to beat the drums of war? ... read more
Quotes by Tom Robbins
Tom Robbins
Posted Sun, 2008-01-20 00:19
When socialism is pushed beyond a certain point, it becomes totalitarianism. Capitalism, on the other hand, if carried to its extreme, becomes anarchy.
Tom Robbins
Posted Thu, 2006-05-18 19:29
If you believe in everything, everything is sacred. If you believe in nothing, everything is sacred.






