Is anti-Israel synonymous with anti-semitism/anti-Jewish?

[TedKennedy]

I assumed your “LOL” comment was because you are not very bright. By your definition and from the historical vacuum you live in, Jews that lived there for “thousands of years” would be “Palestinians” too.


You either don’t realize how Islam became the "dominant religion" or you are apologizing for Islam. Some would call that a "dhimmi-wit". "LOL".

Hensch is not very bright. I'll have to write that one down. Does your mommy know you're on the computer again?

 

[TerryMiller]

From my understanding, and being human, I could be wrong, but both the Jews and the Arabs (speaking generically) are Semites. Both descend from Abraham, but with the Jews through Isaac and the Arabs through Ishmael. So, being anti-Semitic would be begin against both.

As for the Palestinians and "their land," my understanding is that it was the UN that basically took the land from the Palestinians. Yes, it was very likely at the requests of someone supporting the Jews, but I also understand that they were given an option to accept or reject the deal and each have something. However, at the urging of the other Arab (think Muslim) nations, they rejected the UN deal outright, and that is what made them become refugees. If that is all true, they should also direct some of their anger towards those Muslim nations that urged them to reject the deal and then failed to offer land to the Palestinians after they followed the bad advice.

 

[TenBears]

From my understanding, and being human, I could be wrong, but both the Jews and the Arabs (speaking generically) are Semites. Both descend from Abraham, but with the Jews through Isaac and the Arabs through Ishmael. So, being anti-Semitic would be begin against both.

You are correct, anyone who dislikes Arab people are by definition - anti-Semitic.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semitic_people

 

[MadDogs]

They don't make Jews like Jesus any more

If there was a vote for "Best Post of the Year", this wins.

 

[MadDogs]

Anti-Semitic is simply an easy out to those that don't want to discuss facts and principles.
The Southern Baptist view is so conflated it hardly bears repeating. "God loves us all the same, except Israel is special".

Mordecai Vanunu is an Israeli that made the news some years ago, and quite a few folks here protested his treatment. Those same folks have often been labeled "anti-Semitic" - makes zero sense.

Read Harrettz (the Israeli paper) - you'll find more discussion and criticism of Israeli policy there, than you ever will here. Maybe those folks are anti-Semitic, too?

For what it is worth (sitting down?) ... I mostly agree with you on this.

 

[abe froeman]

There is a very good reason for that. Baruch Hashem

 

[abe froeman]

They don't make Jews like Jesus any more

To all you self righteous whatevers, G_D promised Abraham and warned the whole world when he said, "I will bless them who bless thee and thy seed, and I will curse those who curse thee and thy seed" G_D refers to "My people Israel", and "My People Zion" in what he termed as "an Everlasting Covenant" I suggest that you speak very carefully when you discuss G_D's people the Jews, His People Israel, and his People Zion.

 

[Annie]

Jesus Christ. We've got ourselves a one-hit wonder here ...

 

[Catt57]

I'm running out of popcorn....

 

[Annie]

I'm running out of popcorn....

Yep. AND he appears unable to speak around the womenfolk. Not a very good troll ... I give him a 2 outta 10. And only cuz I'm feeling generous today. Tis the Christmas season and all ... Maybe he'd like a ham sammich ...