Raven Views the News
Raven Views the News (10)
Suzanne Ross and Adam Ericksen bring the Raven Foundation's unique perspective to the news of today.
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Suzanne and Adam discuss President Obama's recent call for national unity after the capture and death of Osama bin Laden. Throughout human history, we have found unity through violence against a common enemy. But what are the risks of finding unity through violence? Does that human tendency make us mirror images of our enemies? Does that violence against a common enemy distract us from other problems? These are a few of the questions we grapple with in this video.
Suzanne and Adam discuss the death of Osama bin Laden. Will bin Laden's death bring us closer to healing? Should we celebrate his death, or mourn it? Can we control violence, or does violence control us? Is bin Laden a scapegoat? How do we move forward if we want to end violence? Do you think the recent nonviolent movements within Islamic countries shows that Bin Laden's ideology of violence failed to influence the majority of Muslims?
April 27, 2011: Kings and Queens - What a Deal!
Written by Adam EricksenSuzanne and Adam discuss the Royal Wedding. While William and Kate tied the knot in a very modern way, what do we know about the formation of ancient kingship? What is the point of a monarchy? Suzanne and Adam discuss the monarchy as it relates to mimetic theory, kingship, archaic sacrifice, and violence.