Ehud the Shofet (Judge) brings us decisive Emes in a world of contagious Sheker, assertive truth in the face of infectious falsehood. The point of his Gevurah sword symbolizes truth that slashes away the aggression of 'tolerance,' a misuse of Chesed. King Eglon the "Fat Calf" is defeated and his poisonous Avoda Zara/idols of acceptance are vanquished. "Downstream from Religion" series.