in need of a detente

in some parts of the world, a long long time ago, disputes were resolved by mutual agreement after a careful consult to the elders. prior to the agreement, both parties will each send a representative up the hills where the elders reside and seek advice from them. also to figure out outcome of the issue - who is right and who is wrong and with him, he will bring along facts and figures, nature of the disputes and pleas written on sheets and sheets of dried animal skin. this act alone usually takes up to a year or so and another year for the young messenger to return to the village and during this period of time, either parties were obliged to stay away from one another, not to make any contact whatsoever. and when finally the young messenger returns and the advice from the elders was passed on, both parties will accept the final verdict perfunctory, without hesitations, no questions asked. or else, their heads will be cut off by the opposition and that act, will not be condemned by anyone, not even by the elders.


today, we resolve a dispute by throwing curses, lighting up opposition buildings on fire and nuking their cities.


jesus.