84 Questions
What event marked the beginning of jihad in America?
The 9/11 attacks
What was the outcome of the UN's 'two-state' solution in 1947?
The division of Palestine into two separate states
What was the motivation behind the creation of a 'Jewish state' according to Western values?
To provide a homeland for displaced Jewish survivors of the Holocaust
What has been the result of the establishment of Israel in the Middle East?
Periodic rebellions and wars between Israel and its Arab neighbors
How many wars have been fought between Israel and its Arab neighbors?
Three major wars in 1948, 1967, and 1973
What is the name of the publication that originally published this article?
World Citizen News
What is the name of the organization that updated and republished this article in 1994?
Center for Economic and Social Justice
What is the name of the editor who worked on the publication 'Curing World Poverty: The New Role of Property'?
John H. Miller
What is the primary focus in addressing the question of self-determination and justice in the Middle East?
Addressing the needs of persons of all faiths and persuasions wanting to occupy the same land
What is necessary to stop the breeding of terrorists according to the text?
Superior moral force
What is the proposed solution to securing the lives and rights of Jewish settlers in the West Bank?
Implementing an economic bill of rights
What is the concept of 'Jubilee' mentioned in the text?
A biblical concept of redistributing land
According to Pope Paul VI, what is necessary to achieve peace?
Working for justice
What is the root cause of terrorism according to the text?
Perceived victimization by Western 'infidels'
What is the goal of decentralizing access to economic power?
To give citizens control over the government
What is the problem that the proposal for a new nation aims to address?
The Arab-Israeli dispute over land
What is the focus of President Bush's 'War on Terrorism'?
Defeating a well-organized network of fanatics and suicide terrorists
What is the main criticism of the Oslo Agreement?
It is outdated
What is a key characteristic of the current Arab-Israeli dispute over land?
It is a zero-sum game
What is the proposed solution for creating a new nation in the Middle East?
Forming a secular nation that accommodates Arabs and Israelis
What is the goal of the 'Arab Human Development Report 2002'?
To address the moral and spiritual roots of Jihad
What is the main problem with recognizing a 'Palestinian State' according to the text?
It will not achieve lasting peace through justice
Why is it necessary to face existing hostilities and fears between Jews and Arabs?
To recognize legitimate hopes and aspirations
What is the benefit of the proposed economic bill of rights?
Guaranteeing equal access to land ownership
What is President Bush's wise move according to the text?
Calling on the Palestinian people to select more democratically responsible leaders
What is the main theme of the paper according to the text?
The case against outdated land-for-peace proposals
What is the ultimate goal of creating a new nation in the Middle East?
Guaranteeing peace through justice for all
What is the ultimate goal according to the text?
To bring justice and stability to the Holy Land
What is the primary focus of the new economic culture proposed for the West Bank and Gaza?
Planning the 'open growth frontier'
What concept does R. Buckminster Fuller use to describe the process of doing more with less?
Ephemeralization
What is unique about the Abraham Federation's approach to sovereignty?
It recognizes individual sovereignty
What is the goal of introducing advanced technologies to the West Bank and Gaza?
To create new wealth that can be traded globally
What is the significance of the report of the bipartisan Presidential Task Force on Project Economic Justice?
It recommended expanded capital ownership
Why do the authors propose a radical departure from traditional approaches to industrial development?
Because capitalism and socialism are both flawed systems
What is the significance of the concept of 'ephemeralization' in the context of the West Bank and Gaza?
It enables the re-design of existing technologies and structures
What is the proposed role of Arab financing in the Abraham Federation?
To complement Jewish settlement experience and advanced energy and agricultural technologies
What is the significance of the principle that neither the Abraham Federation nor private monopolies will own property?
It will ensure economic sovereignty for each citizen
What is the proposed approach to land ownership in the Abraham Federation?
Neither the government nor private monopolies will own property
What is the common bond between Arabs and Jews that can help overcome their hostilities?
Their shared ancestry through Abraham
What does the name 'Abraham' literally mean?
Father of many nations
What is proposed as a political framework for the unification of Arabs and Jews?
A federation of the spiritual and blood descendants of Abraham
Where is the historic region where Arab and Jewish settlements exist today under Israeli military control?
Judea and Samaria
What is the main obstacle to peace, according to the author?
The inability to conceive a more just society
What is proposed as a possible status for the biblical region of Judea and Samaria?
A foothold for a more comprehensive, longer-term strategy
What is proposed as a possible solution for the status of Jerusalem?
A global capital administered by the UN
What is the goal of the proposed Abraham Federation?
To create a more just society for all
What is the significance of the Abraham Federation model?
It is a model for the entire Middle East
What is the significance of the West Bank and Gaza Strip in the proposed Abraham Federation?
They are areas open to negotiation for a new status
What is a key advantage of the systematic spreading and sharing of ownership power?
It gradually disappears the conditions for future Holocausts and breeding grounds for terrorists
What is the significance of Article 17 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in the context of a national 'Capital Homesteading' strategy?
It guarantees the universal right to own property
What is the primary goal of economic justice in a modern global economy?
To provide widespread individual access to ownership of technologically advanced agricultural, industrial, and commercial enterprises
What is the significance of ESOPs (Employee Stock Ownership Plans) in the context of a national 'Capital Homesteading' strategy?
They provide a mechanism for employees to become owners of companies
What is the key characteristic of the most successful ESOP companies?
They have a justice-based culture that respects the property rights and ownership responsibilities of worker-owners
What is the benefit of encouraging the adoption of ESOPs by major U.S. corporations?
It leads to better company performance and increased productivity
What is the significance of the Alexandria Tire Company in Egypt in the context of ESOPs?
It is a successful example of ESOP implementation in the Middle East
What is the primary goal of a national 'Capital Homesteading' strategy?
To provide widespread individual access to ownership of technologically advanced agricultural, industrial, and commercial enterprises
What is the key benefit of employee ownership and control of companies?
It links employees directly to productivity increases and profits
What is the significance of the U.S. government's credit privileges and special tax advantages for workers who adopt ESOPs?
They allow workers without savings to purchase shares on credit wholly secured by the future profits of the company
What is the key mechanism for spreading property ownership, as mentioned by President Reagan?
Homestead Act
What is the key to broad-based ownership, according to the text?
Macro-enterprise lending
Why is decentralization of economic power important according to the text?
To enable citizens to hold the government accountable
What is the main goal of the Capital Homesteading concept?
To provide each citizen with the means to share in the private ownership of all resources
What is the primary obstacle to economic independence for the average worker?
Institutional barriers to ownership
What is a major obstacle to achieving peace among Arabs and Jews in the Middle East?
Traditional conceptual and ideological frameworks
What is the significance of the Alexandria Tire Company in the context of the Capital Homesteading concept?
It is an example of the democratization of capital credit
What is the core idea behind the Abraham Federation's economic and legal system?
Private property and competitive markets
What is the primary goal of the Abraham Federation concept?
To promote a more just and peaceful future for all mankind
What is the purpose of the 'social tools' mentioned in the text?
To enable citizens to accumulate productive assets
What is a key requirement for achieving a peaceful solution in the Middle East?
The establishment of a new and more realistic framework
What is the purpose of the Community Investment Corporation (CIC)?
To keep profits, equity growth, and land governance rights in the hands of local community members
What is the significance of the Abraham Federation in the context of the Capital Homesteading concept?
It is an historic opportunity to launch a comprehensive and workable program to provide each citizen with the means to share in the private ownership of all resources
What is the ultimate goal of the economic system proposed by the Abraham Federation?
To create a classless society
What is a potential challenge in implementing the Abraham Federation concept?
Security and control over the Israeli military
What is the key to ensuring freedom and accountability in a society?
Spreading property ownership among citizens
What is the main advantage of the Capital Homesteading concept?
It is grounded on common and traditional principles of economic justice and social justice
What is the proposed approach to address the complex issues in the Middle East?
By taking small steps towards a broader, more comprehensive solution
What is the role of the state in the economic system proposed by the Abraham Federation?
To guarantee equal opportunities for ownership
What is a potential benefit of the Abraham Federation concept?
Special trade status in the global marketplace
What is the significance of the 'tools' and fundamental principles mentioned in the text?
They are already existing and have been tested
What is the problem with the current economic system according to the text?
It prevents the average worker from becoming a capital owner
What is the goal of the Abraham Federation, according to the text?
To provide each citizen with the means to share in the private ownership of all resources
What is the main idea behind the policy pillars of a free and just market economy?
To ensure equal opportunities for ownership
What is the potential benefit of the Capital Homesteading concept, according to the text?
It can bring peace to the Middle East
What is the significance of the mention of Costa Rica in the text?
It has designed a prototype 'parallel legal system' structured along the lines of the Capital Homesteading concept
Study Notes
Jihad in America
- On September 11, 2001, jihad came to America, with a global terrorist network attacking the World Trade Center and Pentagon, killing over 3,000 people from 80 countries.
- The attack was connected to America's role in the creation of Israel as a "Jewish state" in 1947, which was morally justified to the West but seen as "Political Zionism" by Palestinians and Arab neighbors.
The Palestinian-Israeli Conflict
- The conflict has resulted in three major wars (1948, 1967, 1973) and periodic Palestinian rebellions against Israel's existence.
- The original "two-state" solution was morally and systemically flawed, and conventional approaches to economic development have been counter-productive in winning the hearts and minds of people.
The Need for a New Approach
- Pope Paul VI's advice "If you want Peace, work for Justice" is crucial in uprooting terrorism.
- A new approach to nation-building is needed, focusing on economic justice, self-determination, and justice for all.
The Abraham Federation
- The proposal for a new nation, first offered in 1978, aims to create a state that accommodates Arabs and Israelis, avoiding the "zero-sum" game of win-lose.
- The new nation would be based on a unifying moral value, respecting the sovereignty of every individual and the sanctity of the family unit.
- The "Abraham Federation" would be named after Abraham, the patriarch of both Arabs and Jews, symbolizing the unity of the descendants of Ishmael and Isaac.
Economic Empowerment
- The new nation would focus on economic empowerment, creating a "win-win" economy, and rejecting artificial assumptions of scarcity.
- The economy would be based on sound moral values, sound market principles, and the infusion of advanced technologies, particularly in energy and food production.
- The goal is to create a society where all power is distributed among the people, with decentralized ownership of all enterprises.
Property Ownership and Economic Sovereignty
- The Abraham Federation would recognize the importance of property ownership and economic sovereignty, empowering all citizens to become owners of productive assets.
- The constitution and laws of the new nation would guarantee each citizen with an equal opportunity to become an owner of productive assets.
- The economy would be designed to escape the "wage system," where workers are forced to rely on charity or welfare, and instead, enable them to become autonomous, interdependent property owners.### Pillars of a Free and Just Market System
- Four interdependent pillars: moral values, equal access to social tools, systemic spreading of ownership power, and national ownership-sharing program
- These pillars create an environment for sustainable and balanced growth
- Without these pillars, free markets become unjust and unfree, leading to corruption, monopolies, and wastefulness of human potential
National Ownership-Sharing Program
- Citizens become co-owners of land and acquire productive assets to meet living needs upon retirement
- Accumulate dividends and property income from direct equity ownership in new technologies, agribusinesses, industries, and rentable space and infrastructure
- Systematic spreading of ownership power eliminates alienation of workers and breeds grounds for terrorists
Capital Homesteading Strategy
- Universal right to own property is frustrated by nations today, especially in modern industrial societies where less than 1% of citizens own most industrial capital
- Economic justice depends on widespread individual access to ownership of advanced agricultural, industrial, and commercial enterprises
- Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) have been adopted by over 10,000 companies in the US, with 1,500 majority-owned by employees
Justice-Based Management
- A leadership philosophy that incorporates social justice in corporate management
- Encouraging this leadership model can prevent future corporate scandals
Democratization of Capital Credit
- Key to broad-based ownership is democratization of capital credit, going beyond micro-enterprise lending
- Macro-enterprise lending can be supplied through discount mechanisms of central banks
- Islamic banking principles can be applied to financing growth of broadly owned productive enterprises
Capital Homesteading Concept
- Not limited to worker ownership, but includes stock ownership plans for utility users, community investment corporations, and personal investment accounts
- CICs provide an ideal vehicle for keeping profits, equity growth, and land governance rights in the hands of local communities
Abraham Federation
- A comprehensive and workable program to provide each citizen with private ownership of resources
- Based on universal moral principles, with "tools" and fundamental principles already existing and tested
- Can serve as a basis for a new dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians
This quiz is about the economic and social justice concepts discussed by Norman G. Kurland. It covers the author's work and publications related to property and poverty.
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