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| − | Anti-Semitism (or antisemitism) is discrimination or hatred of [[Jews]]. Anti-Semitism has had a huge role in history | + | Anti-Semitism (or antisemitism) is discrimination or hatred of [[Jews]]. Anti-Semitism has had a huge role in history. Jews have proven to be a convenient [[scapegoat]] for dictators and conspiracy theorists. |
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Revision as of 08:52, March 27, 2007
Anti-Semitism (or antisemitism) is discrimination or hatred of Jews. Anti-Semitism has had a huge role in history. Jews have proven to be a convenient scapegoat for dictators and conspiracy theorists.
Anti-Semitism in history
One of the oldest instances of anti-Semitic claims was made in the first century AD by Apion who claimed Jews sacrificed Greeks in their temple in a ritual known as a blood libel. This blood libel accusation has survived the centuries and is today seen in Muslim anti-Semitic propaganda.
Modern anti-Semitism
"Criticizing Israel is not anti-Semitic, and saying so is vile. But singling out Israel for opprobrium and international sanction--out of all proportion to any other party in the Middle East--is anti-Semitic, and not saying so is dishonest."[1]
References
- ↑ Thomas Friedman, "Campus Hypocrisy," New York Times, October 16, 2002