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No, it is simply criticism, and in my opinion it is better to direct criticism to particular members of a party rather than the whole party itself. Criticism of suicide bombers is not necessarily criticism of Islam, since most Muslims are not suicide bombers, but we tend to lump people together when it comes to things like this.
I, for instance, criticize those Israelis who drop shells indiscriminately on civilian buildings. That is not criticism of 'Israel' per se, but it is criticism of the actions of some Israelis. Though, I would criticize any human if they acted in such a way, nomatter what nationality or religion.
Anti-semitism is prejudice against Jews. Not all Israelis are Jews, and not all Jews are Israelis. If I am anti-semetic, I am by definition 'prejudiced against Jewish people'. But nobody can call me prejudiced for criticizing Israelis indiscriminately killing innocents when I would critize any person for killing innocents, thus I am fair and consistent in my criticism, not prejudiced.
I, for instance, criticize those Israelis who drop shells indiscriminately on civilian buildings. That is not criticism of 'Israel' per se, but it is criticism of the actions of some Israelis. Though, I would criticize any human if they acted in such a way, nomatter what nationality or religion.
Anti-semitism is prejudice against Jews. Not all Israelis are Jews, and not all Jews are Israelis. If I am anti-semetic, I am by definition 'prejudiced against Jewish people'. But nobody can call me prejudiced for criticizing Israelis indiscriminately killing innocents when I would critize any person for killing innocents, thus I am fair and consistent in my criticism, not prejudiced.
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But by definition Arabs are also semitic.
Semite Merriam Webster
[h=2]Sem·ite[/h] noun \ˈse-ˌmīt, especially British ˈsē-ˌmīt\: a member of a group of people originally of southwestern Asia that includes Jews and Arabs
[h=2]Full Definition of SEMITE[/h]1
a : a member of any of a number of peoples of ancient southwestern Asia including the Akkadians, Phoenicians, Hebrews, and Arabs
b : a descendant of these peoples
2
: a member of a modern people speaking a Semitic language
Semite Merriam Webster
[h=2]Sem·ite[/h] noun \ˈse-ˌmīt, especially British ˈsē-ˌmīt\: a member of a group of people originally of southwestern Asia that includes Jews and Arabs
[h=2]Full Definition of SEMITE[/h]1
a : a member of any of a number of peoples of ancient southwestern Asia including the Akkadians, Phoenicians, Hebrews, and Arabs
b : a descendant of these peoples
2
: a member of a modern people speaking a Semitic language
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Israel has done many things wrong. They've been doing wrong for years. God knows that. And Israel will be corrected by God.
"In those days and at that time, When I (God) bring back the captives of Judah and Jerusalem, I will also gather ALL nations, And bring them down to the Valley of Jehoshaphat; And I will enter into judgment with them there On account of My people, My heritage Israel, Whom they have scattered among the nations; They have also DIVIDED up My Land."
The only 'question' that needs to be asked is what side will we be on when God enters into judgment with Israel. His 'judgement' will be swift and woe to anyone that is against Israel at that time. When God's judgement is made it may be too late to change our views and opinions about Israel who are God's chosen people. God makes it very clear (to all that can hear) that His fury will come about in the city of Jerusalem, in the land of Israel:
“And in that day I will set about to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem. I will pour out on the house of David and on the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the Spirit of grace and of supplication, so that they will look on Me whom they have pierced; and they will mourn for Him, as one mourns for an only son, and they will weep bitterly over Him like the bitter weeping over a firstborn.” Zechariah 12:9
"In those days and at that time, When I (God) bring back the captives of Judah and Jerusalem, I will also gather ALL nations, And bring them down to the Valley of Jehoshaphat; And I will enter into judgment with them there On account of My people, My heritage Israel, Whom they have scattered among the nations; They have also DIVIDED up My Land."
The only 'question' that needs to be asked is what side will we be on when God enters into judgment with Israel. His 'judgement' will be swift and woe to anyone that is against Israel at that time. When God's judgement is made it may be too late to change our views and opinions about Israel who are God's chosen people. God makes it very clear (to all that can hear) that His fury will come about in the city of Jerusalem, in the land of Israel:
“And in that day I will set about to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem. I will pour out on the house of David and on the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the Spirit of grace and of supplication, so that they will look on Me whom they have pierced; and they will mourn for Him, as one mourns for an only son, and they will weep bitterly over Him like the bitter weeping over a firstborn.” Zechariah 12:9
You are making little sense, especially in your attempt to judge motives.
You say 'the truth is that you simply wanted the poster to be wrong, and made up a reason for them to be wrong.'
Perhaps you are projecting your way of thinking onto Rachel?
Then you judge her emotions by saying, "Now you're mad because I called you out on it."
Another assumption and a seeming cheap attempt to shut down the conversation. Then you admit you would react the same...which is only added confirmation that you are projecting your thinking onto others.
Just lay out your case without psychoanalyzing others...now that you know how it feels.
You say 'the truth is that you simply wanted the poster to be wrong, and made up a reason for them to be wrong.'
Perhaps you are projecting your way of thinking onto Rachel?
Then you judge her emotions by saying, "Now you're mad because I called you out on it."
Another assumption and a seeming cheap attempt to shut down the conversation. Then you admit you would react the same...which is only added confirmation that you are projecting your thinking onto others.
Just lay out your case without psychoanalyzing others...now that you know how it feels.
I think the biggest problem is that most can not get a handle on is that one can be against Zionism and yet not be anti-Jewish. How can they explain how to deal with anti-Zionist Jews? Are they anti-semites because they are against Zionism?
Isn't that an oxymoron?
Isn't that an oxymoron?
They ignore Israel's ceasefire pleas because they do not work to Palestine's benefit. These people want something that means more their own lives; clean water for their children, ample food, electricity, nationality, livelihood, economy, military, safety, the land they're rightfully owed and a future, and you could never understand that because you've lived your whole life with freedom.
I'm just wondering why this discussion is in the Bible forum? Other than a few people like prodigal and fish bait, this discussion is not about the Bible, but rather, politics, history, geography and mostly opinions.
Perhaps we can make this into a Bible discussion by posting Scriptures, or move the thread to another forum, where all this politicking would be appropriate.
Perhaps we can make this into a Bible discussion by posting Scriptures, or move the thread to another forum, where all this politicking would be appropriate.
