#external enemies

[mybeautifulchristianjourney]

by J. Gresham Machen | The Apostle Paul was a great fighter. His fighting was partly against external enemies against hardships of all kinds. Five times he was scourged by the Jews, three times by the Romans; he suffered shipwreck four times; and was in perils of waters, in perils of robbers...

[pebblegalaxy]

Common Enemies and Allies Across Industries: How to Thrive in a Changing Landscape

As individuals, we all come from different backgrounds, industries, and domains. Each of us faces unique challenges and landscapes that are constantly changing. However, despite these differences, we all share common enemies and allies that remain relatively consistent. Let’s begin by exploring the common enemies that we all need to be wary of. These enemies can take different forms depending on…

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[heterophily]

So even if someone isn't really your enemy, identifying them as an enemy can cause a pleasant sense of group cohesion. And groups often gravitate towards members who are the most paranoid and make them leaders, because those are the people who are best at identifying external enemies.

Shirky: A Group Is Its Own Worst Enemy