Rushkoff

The Holy War Delusion

The post reflects on how Israel’s wartime conduct is eroding Jewish self‑identification, as rabbis confess that Zionist symbolism now overshadows their faith. It draws parallels between this crisis and the United States’ own identity turmoil under Trump‑era politics, where religious rhetoric fuels both left‑wing anti‑colonial anger and right‑wing Christian Zionist apocalyptic narratives. The author argues that literalist readings of sacred texts turn spiritual traditions into political weapons, and suggests that the rise of AI‑driven media offers a chance to move beyond static religious containers. Ultimately, the piece calls for a re‑imagining of faith in a post‑book age.