With the world in constant chaos, one thing that stands out is the long-standing hostility toward Jews in Israel from parts of the Arab world. This threat has existed since Israel’s inception and has led to numerous wars. Today, Iran and some groups in Yemen still openly hold these views. What has happened since 1948, when the British granted Israel statehood, has been nothing short of remarkable. Israel’s military is now the strongest in the region, it has irrigated its desert, and it exports oil and agricultural products to the EU. Meanwhile, many Arab nations continue to fight among themselves across the Middle East and parts of Africa for power and control.

Economic Development and Infrastructure

So what has happened? It appears that much of the Arab world never fully developed large-scale business infrastructure. Instead, there are many small stands and markets, which are wonderful for tourists and visitors. The people themselves are generally very friendly and warm. At the same time, Israel built large businesses using state-of-the-art technology, along with significant support from the United States, one of its strongest allies. Arab nations gained power largely through oil, and the rest is history.

The Origins of Religious Texts

So where does spirituality enter the picture? Many Arabs follow the Koran, which was written hundreds of years after Mohammed’s death and far from where he lived, in the Damascus region. Mecca did not exist at the time of Mohammed’s birth, and many of the stories in the Koran appear to mirror earlier narratives found in the Jewish Torah and the Bible. All religions contain stories, but copying them introduces another layer of complexity. Critics argue that there are inconsistencies and errors in the Koran, and speakers such as Jay Smith discuss these issues extensively, including the existence of multiple versions of the text, which can be found on YouTube.

Militancy vs. True Spirituality

Some Arab groups are highly militant. Various speakers quote passages from the Koran that reference violence. This is not spirituality as we define it—using energy to promote health, happiness, and well-being, let alone love and peace. Yet, despite this, the people themselves are often warm-hearted and deeply human. Many of my own friends are from the Middle East.

Geopolitics and the Red Sea

You can also look at Israel’s recent recognition of Somaliland and see how quickly Arab states reacted with loud objections and threats. For over 30 years, no one recognized Somaliland, and now it suddenly holds strategic importance near the Red Sea. Money and control appear to drive much of the world’s behavior, while spirituality has taken a back seat. Greed and fear are setting in as everyone repositions. Missiles are now aimed at pirates disrupting trade in the region, and insurance rates have doubled as a result.

The Influence of Ancient History

If we are truly going to achieve love and peace, we are currently at the opposite end of the spectrum. The Enlil tribe, which influenced much of Arab culture during periods when they ruled large parts of the world, including Persia, seems never to have fully disappeared. Our true history needs to be disclosed and studied—not stories that were created and later accepted as truth. Only truth should be taught and used, because truth is what can save us.

The Path to Truth with One Love

That is why we wrote One Love: to help set the record straight. The real question is whether we genuinely want to change and learn the truth. Time will tell.