Quote from OPTIONAL777:
Let's say Timothy McVeigh defined himself as a patriot.
Does that mean we have to agree?
If the SDS or the Black Panthers of the 60's defined themselves as patriots, do we have to agree with their self definition?
If the John Birch Society members label themselves as "true Americans" do we have to agree with them?
No, no, and no.
And people don't have to agree with, nor accept the way in which people label themselves.
The rational method is to label oneself as Jewish based on religion, and Semitic based on blood lines.
They are not the same...and the masses are idiots for allowing a small group to not only set the terminology which is irrational, but dominate the conversation.
Early Christians were not of the white race...so do we define white Christians as not actually Christians because of their different racial heritage than the early Christians?
Nope, we know anyone can be a Christian based on their personal religions choice.
Race is fixed, belief system is not fixed...so using the same terminology is not only confusing, but inaccurate scientifically.
The Jews are not a special people, any more than Christians, Buddhists, atheists, etc.
I see no valid reason to grant them special privilege in designation on a larger societal scale.
Hold them to the same standards as anyone else...would actually be the American way...
Good Jews practice Judaism and try to follow the laws of Moses. Just like good Christians practice Christianity and try to follow the path of Jesus Christ.
Atheist Semites can call themselves Jews, who would stop them...but it doesn't mean reasonable people have to do the same...