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God of the Conqueror: How Religion Was Weaponized Against the Colonized
The history of empire is not just a story of land and gold. It is also a story of God. From the Spanish missions of Latin America to the Anglican schools of Southern Africa, religious institutions were often the first tools of empire. Churches arrived before flags. Bibles before bullets. Priests before governors. And with them came the most dangerous lie ever sold: that submission to foreign rule was not only political, but divine.
By David Thusi7 months ago in Critique
The Simplicity We've Forgotten: Choosing Peace in a Noisy World. AI-Generated.
The Simplicity We've Forgotten: Choosing Peace in a Noisy World In today’s world, everything moves fast. News spreads in seconds, apps buzz all day, and social media never sleeps. We're expected to stay connected, react quickly, and always be informed. But in this constant rush, many of us are silently exhausted.
By A Waseem khattak7 months ago in Critique
Donald Trump’s Role in the Iran-Israel Conflict
The Iran-Israel conflict is one of the most volatile and enduring rivalries in modern geopolitics, shaped by ideological, religious, and strategic opposition. While the seeds of this conflict were sown decades ago, the role of U.S. presidents—particularly Donald Trump—has been pivotal in influencing its trajectory. Trump’s presidency (2017–2021) marked a period of significant policy shifts in the Middle East, with direct implications for the Iran-Israel dynamic. His administration's bold decisions, especially the withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal and the strengthening of U.S.-Israel ties, intensified regional tensions and reshaped alliances across the region.
By Intresting Stories7 months ago in Critique
The Problem With Award Shows Nobody Talks About
There was a time when award shows were magical. Glitzy gowns, heartfelt speeches, standing ovations, and the belief that talent and hard work would always be recognized. But something has shifted. For years now, murmurs of discontent have grown into full-blown criticism, and while the conversations around diversity, snubs, and politics have been heard in mainstream circles, there's a deeper issue that remains largely untouched. The problem with award shows isn't just about who wins or loses—it's about the illusion they’ve carefully built, the emotional manipulation they encourage, and the way they subtly reinforce hierarchy in the creative world.
By Muhammad Asim7 months ago in Critique
Why 'Perfect' Movies Are Boring Now
In recent years, there has been a growing conversation about how “perfect” movies—those with flawless production values, star-studded casts, and meticulously crafted scripts—often fail to captivate audiences the way films of the past did. While technically impressive, these modern cinematic offerings sometimes lack the emotional depth and raw imperfections that once made movies unforgettable. This article explores why “perfect” movies can feel boring today and how a critique of modern cinema reveals what’s missing.
By Muhammad Asim7 months ago in Critique
Materialists, more like wtf did I watch
Hello, hello On the other day me and my best friend decided that we needed to have a movie night, and, because we both really like romcoms (romantic comedies) the movie that was chosen was "Materialists" we both watched the trailer liked it and everyone and their mother was talking how this was going to be the romcom of the year.
By Joana Pires8 months ago in Critique
History, Identity, and Power: Who Gets to Write the Truth?
History is not merely a record of what happened. It is a powerful tool, shaped by those who write it, often reflecting the agendas, traumas, and aspirations of nations. In our post-colonial world, history is contested terrain. Nowhere is this more evident than in the ongoing debate over the origins of the Jewish people, the identity of modern Israelis, and the broader question of who has the right to claim historical legitimacy.
By David Thusi8 months ago in Critique
How CW failed Wally West
The introduction of Wally West to The Flash Season 2 brought excitement to fans because they finally got to see the beloved Kid Flash join the Arrowverse. His story began with potential as he fought against his sister Iris' excessive protection while learning about his speed abilities before becoming a hero. The show began with a promising narrative for Wally but it evolved into a story that failed to deliver on its potential. The show eliminated Wally's development into the confident speedster from the comics by minimizing his screen time and then removed him from the show without providing any conclusion. The Flash series failed to deliver on its potential for one of DC's most significant speedsters.
By Melvin Savage8 months ago in Critique
The Sabotaging of Sam Wilson's Captain America
Today we will talk about the undermining of Sam Wilson's Captain American. a lot of people are being very dismissal of the character's progression; not welling to give Sam Wilson a chance. They're are many ways the character Is being sabotage.
By Melvin Savage8 months ago in Critique
AI's end of an era ? Midjourney vs disney
A historic legal dispute between Disney and Universal against Midjourney AI image generator threatens to transform artificial intelligence regulations. The lawsuit filed on Wednesday claims Midjourney trained its AI model with copyrighted images to enable users to create unauthorized perfect copies of Shrek and Darth Vader and Buzz Lightyear images.
By Melvin Savage8 months ago in Critique
Israel Attacks Iran
Israel Attacks Iran – June 2025 Overview In the early morning hours of June 13, 2025, Israel launched a massive, coordinated military operation—codenamed Operation Rising Lion—targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities, military leadership, and strategic infrastructure. The assault marks the largest Israeli attack on Iran since the Iran–Iraq War and represents a dramatic escalation in Middle East tensions, with the world now bracing for further retaliation and regional instability.
By M Irfan Zafar8 months ago in Critique
What Comes After Exposure? Reclaiming Memory and Repair
It starts with a spark—a documentary, a conversation, a sudden reckoning. Maybe someone posts about stolen African artifacts sitting in European museums, or you read that the wealth of a global power was built on slave labor. At first, it feels like outrage. But soon, a deeper question emerges:
By David Thusi8 months ago in Critique