Hey Martin.
I used to be Jewish myself. At that time, I felt elevated above
others. Making unreasonable demands of the government and asking
for special treatment didn't seem so outrageous because I felt
like I was part of something special and I deserved it. Never
once did I stop to think about things from the other point of
view. Since I became an atheist, critical thinking has found its
way into my mind. There is really no reason for this strong influence
that Jews have. My Jewish friends talk about the Muslims like
they are monsters, and are naturally mortified at me when I say
that both have equal claim to the land, and that Israel is a big
bully. No, I don't condone the terrorist actions of some Muslim
extremist factions, and I do think their religious ideals conflict
somewhat with what I know as morals, but I do not take Israel's
side either. Enough rambling, very good article, keep it up!
Peace, George |
Used to be Jewish? That is a strange concept. I assume you
mean you were born and raised Jewish but ceased to practice or identify
yourself with Judaism. A very interesting thought. I was raised as English
and Anglican, I can reject the Anglicanism but how can I stop being
English? Maybe that dual faith-race thing is part of the Jewish problem,
being Jewish is something you cannot really walk away from. What
do you call an atheist Jew? A Jew. It is a riddle but it isn't funny.
Thanks for the message, I hope I made my point without offending you.
I was aiming to go right to the edge of bad taste and stop, teetering
on the cliff top. I knew I was on dangerous ground and without sufficient
knowledge to be sure of my position, but I find that the most enjoyable
way to write.
Keep up the critical thinking,
Martin
I was not offended at all. In fact I enjoy the "non-fence sitting" attitude
you have. I don't really consider being Jewish a nationality.
Both my parents are from Russia, where they were only Jewish by
name. Meaning they did not follow any of the practices and my
mom actually tells me stories about how she always agreed with
the communist views on religion. Anyways, I can call myself Russian
because it is the place where I'm from, and no matter what my
views on anything are, I'll always be Russian. I used to be a
Russian Jew, just as you were an English Anglican. So just as
you are now an English Atheist, I am a Russian Atheist. Despite
what I think, a lot of people seem to agree with your idea of
a dual faith-race thing. I would say that only people that come
from the newly established Israel, can call themselves a single
word, Jews. |
Aloha,
Saw your message posted on the Israel newsgroup, and I couldn't
agree more. Instead of siding with the side that is right, or
the side of lesser evils, we are siding with a side simply because
their American supporters have money. They butcher school children
just as much as their rivals, and both claim to have the will
of God on their side to support their acts of terrorism. I've
posted that the solution is to take away 1/3 of each country
on the boarder and give it to a victimized country who has nothing
to do with the Mid East. No border, no problems. But then the
big ugly truth rears its head, the fact that both just want
MORE LAND for the country, at the expense of lives.
Sorry to ramble. My point is simply that I saw your Site Shoot
the Nuns, and all I can say is WOW. Great site, I'm going to
visit it frequently. About time the voice of reason claws its
way out of the heart of religious media. Great Job, Keep it
up! | |
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