Kill in the name of God
A declaration claiming that the Halakha (Jewish religious law) commands the killing of innocent Palestinian civilians if this helps to save Jews, has been signed by the heads of the ‘Arrangement Yeshivot’ and other religious leaders in Israel. Yeshivot comprise whole army units of students drawn from Jewish seminaries who obey their own religious leaders. ‘The only religious voice raised against this appalling document was that of a small and courageous group called “Rabbis for Human Rights”,’ writes Israeli peace activist Uri Avnery. ‘Their statement discloses that the Yeshiva heads have intentionally falsified the Talmud passages “quoted” by them. The actual text forbids a Jew to kill innocents even to save his own life... May God protect us from those who would speak in His name.’
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- Poetry Slam in Zimbabwe
- The House of Hunger poetry slam held in Zimbabwe in 2006, and organised by the Pamberi Trust, showcased young artists performing inspirational work on issues from corporate power to child soldiers. The video features four of the poets.
Published by Pambazuka News.
- Iranian women speak out
- 3 March 2007, London. Women's rights activists marched through the English capital last week to celebrate International Women's Day with a protest against the misogyny of the Islamic regime in Iran and the threat of invasion by the US. Hear the voices of Iranian feminists Azar and Leila Parnian and the sounds of the demonstration as it passed through the heart of the city. Click here to learn more about the campaign.
Produced by Heidi Bachram.
- Raised Voices audio:
- Benny from West Papua on Corporate Power
- Vinayan from India on agriculture
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