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Judaism vs. Zionism: The Truth That Must Be Clarified

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  Judaism vs. Zionism: The Truth That Must Be Clarified   Author: Gouya Roshan (Güya Aydın )  Today, many people still do not understand the difference between Judaism and Zionism, and mistakenly think these two terms are synonymous. The reality is different: Judaism is a divine religion, while Zionism is a political and expansionist project with no connection to true faith. Judaism: A Divine and Respected Religion Judaism is the religion of the great prophet Moses (peace be upon him), who, along with his brother Aaron (peace be upon him), was sent to guide the people. Just as Jesus (peace be upon him) and Muhammad (peace be upon him) are honored by God, Moses (peace be upon him) is also greatly respected. The Quran repeatedly mentions his greatness. Therefore, authentic Judaism, like Islam and Christianity, is a monotheistic religion valued by God. Throughout history, Jews have lived not only in the Holy Land but also in various countries: Iran: Jews have lived alongside...

Libya During Gaddafi; Intolerable Prosperity for the West

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  Libya During Gaddafi; Intolerable Prosperity for the West Author: Gouya Roshan (Güya Aydın )   In this article, I present several sections that together portray a comprehensive picture of Gaddafi. Section 1: Libya During Gaddafi; Intolerable Prosperity for the West Libya during Gaddafi’s rule, compared to its neighbors in North Africa and the Arab world, was an exception in terms of prosperity and political stability: Education and healthcare were completely free. Women had the right to education and social participation. Oil profits were directly in favor of the people. Subsidies for electricity, fuel, and food made life bearable. The grand water project across the desert was one of the wonders of modern engineering. However, all of these achievements also had their downsides: Gaddafi was striving for full political independence. He often openly spoke about “neo-colonialism,” the “lie of Western democracy,” and the “necessity of African unity.” His plan to introduce a singl...

A Beacon in the Dark

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  How can one live with a vigilant heart in a world full of horror? Author: Gouya Roshan (Güya Aydın )  Sometimes the world seems like an endless nightmare; people destroy each other without hesitation for their own gain, and then sleep peacefully at night. Witnessing so much oppression and injustice shakes every human heart. The question is: How can we live in such a world without letting our hearts die? First: Look with fear, but with vigilant eyes. For fear of this terrifying world is not a sign of weakness; it is a sign of humanity. The one who fears nothing has a dead heart. A vigilant conscience is always restless in the face of injustice. This restlessness is what sets us apart. Second: Arm ourselves with the pen. When we see crime and injustice, silence only strengthens the power of darkness. But writing, speaking, and exposing can transform human sorrow and pain into a constructive force. These few but sincere voices have always changed history. Third: Never forget Go...

"Demirtaş: A Threat to the Man of a Thousand Faces"

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Demirtaş: A Threat to the Man of a Thousand Faces Author: Gouya Roshan (Güya Aydın  In the contemporary history of the Kurds, many figures have been subjected to oppression and injustice, and one of the most prominent among them is  Selahattin Demirtaş . A man who neither took up arms nor promoted violence, but instead, with his gentle words, his pen, and his democratic policies, became the voice of the Kurds and of all the oppressed in Turkey. He symbolizes a man whose only crime was defending justice, truth, and freedom of expression. Nevertheless, the Turkish government accused him of the same label that was placed on armed Kurdish leaders like Öcalan. Demirtaş is not only the voice of the Kurds; he also managed to win the hearts of many Turks, Alevis, and freedom seekers, and this popularity made him Erdoğan’s most dangerous rival. Erdoğan, the man of a thousand faces, with a combination of selfish politics and structural repression, has shown that he only cares about pres...

Lies, Dishonesty, and the Mirage of Modernity

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Lies, Dishonesty, and the Mirage of Modernity Author: Gouya Roshan (Güya Aydın )  When I was young, I thought rumors, lies, slanders, and most deceptions were rooted in the Middle East. I thought perhaps these pains were the result of cultural poverty, dictatorships, or decayed traditions. I imagined that in advanced societies there was no place for gossip, slander, and deceit. Perhaps people there were far from lies and immorality; perhaps men there were kinder, more honest, and more responsible. But alas... Time passed, I migrated, I saw, I touched, and I understood. The truth was nothing but this: lies know no geographical borders. Rumors are not bound by religion or race. Dishonesty and immorality are universal. In the West, lies are told with a smile. Rumors are spread behind the mask of diplomacy. Slanders are hidden within legal contracts. People who seem polite quietly destroy one another’s dignity. And the men I thought might be nobler leave even deeper wounds—not with fi...

Why Are Our Prayers Not Answered?

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Why Are Our Prayers Not Answered? Author: Gouya Roshan (Güya Aydın)  Every day, millions of people turn to the sky with broken hearts and tearful eyes. Across the world, prayers and prostrations rise for an end to war and the liberation of the oppressed. Yet blood still flows in the streets of Gaza, Yemen still burns in flames, and Muslims in Sudan, Myanmar, and China continue to live in suffering and exile. A painful question echoes in our minds: why, despite all these prayers, do the tragedies not end? Perhaps the truth is that prayer, without action, remains incomplete. Tears, if they do not transform into a will to resist oppression, vanish into the silence of history. God has placed free will in human hands; we were not created to be spectators, but to stand against injustice. Prayer can be a force for awakening, for strengthening hope, and for uniting hearts, but ending massacres is possible only through unity, resistance, and collective action. History has shown that no tyra...

Recognition or Washing Bloody Hands?

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Recognition or Washing Bloody Hands?.. Author: Gouya Roshan (Güya Aydın )   For more than seventy years, Palestinians have been exposed not only to occupation and genocide but also to the organized indifference of the world. Western countries, from Europe to Canada and the United States, instead of providing financial or personnel support, have remained silent or indirectly participated in these crimes, whether through arms sales or diplomatic support for Israel. In other words, throughout all these years, they have neither provided financial nor personnel support to Palestine. They have merely been spectators. But today, because of political games and personal rivalries with Donald Trump, suddenly some countries declare: “We recognize Palestine.” My question is: Where were you during all the previous massacres and bloodshed? What has changed now? What good are you going to do for the Palestinians? Or to put it more clearly: What is your real aim in doing this? Because this is more...