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'''Antisemitism''' consists of opinions and behaviors that oppose [[Jews|Jewry]]. Jews have often been stereotyped in popular culture, including works such as [[William Shakespeare]]'s ''[[The Merchant of Venice]]'', as clever, sneaky, tightfisted, and so on. Even in the [[liberty movement]], there are some who speak of [[Zionist]] conspiracies for world domination, especially through the allegedly Jewish-controlled banking system. To be sure, there are some Jewish banking dynasties, such as the [[Rothschild family]]; however, most of those in charge of the banking system are [[Protestant]]s. | '''Antisemitism''' consists of opinions and behaviors that oppose [[Jews|Jewry]]. Jews have often been stereotyped in popular culture, including works such as [[William Shakespeare]]'s ''[[The Merchant of Venice]]'', as clever, sneaky, tightfisted, and so on. Even in the [[liberty movement]], there are some who speak of [[Zionist]] conspiracies for world domination, especially through the allegedly Jewish-controlled banking system. To be sure, there are some Jewish banking dynasties, such as the [[Rothschild family]]; however, most of those in charge of the banking system are [[Protestant]]s. | ||
Aside from lingering resentment on the part some [[Christianity|Christians]] concerning Jewish involvement in [[Jesus Christ]]' death,<ref><bible | Aside from lingering resentment on the part some [[Christianity|Christians]] concerning Jewish involvement in [[Jesus Christ]]' death,<ref>{{#bible: Matthew 27:24-26}}</ref><ref>{{#bible: John 11:47-54}}</ref><ref>{{#bible: John 19:11-16}}</ref> it is unclear why Jews have so often been the subject of such animosity. Although Jews have established a Jewish [[state]], [[Israel]], there are many Americans who regard the [[United States]] as a Christian nation. Certainly the latter is the more powerful country, and the more globally interventionist. Likewise, although the [[Holy Bible]] records many instances of Jews conquering and plundering other countries at [[God]]'s behest,<ref>{{#bible: Numbers 33:50-53}}</ref><ref>{{#bible: Joshua 6:24}}</ref> Christians and [[Islam|Muslims]] also have a deserved reputation for having historically had a tendency to engage in aggressive [[holy war]]s. | ||
Compared to | Compared to Christians, over the past two millennia Jews generally have not felt a great need to proselytize (although this has been described as "at least as much a function of historical circumstance as theological commitment");<ref>{{cite web|url=http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/brad_hirschfield/2010/03/should_jews_proselytize_should.html|publisher=Washington Post|title=Should Jews proselytize? Should anyone?|author=Hirschfield, Brad|date=14 March 2010}}</ref> indeed, it is relatively difficult to join the Jewish community. The perception of [[Judaism]] as being somewhat exclusive may partly account for the suspicion attached to it, much as people are also suspicious of Masonic and other secret societies. This is probably heightened by the fact that, as with the Masons, many Jews have become wealthy and powerful.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.jpost.com/JewishWorld/JewishFeatures/Article.aspx?id=175871|title=World's 50 most influential Jews|author=Linde, Steve|date=21 May 2010|publisher=Jerusalem Post}}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 03:24, 17 October 2012
Antisemitism consists of opinions and behaviors that oppose Jewry. Jews have often been stereotyped in popular culture, including works such as William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice, as clever, sneaky, tightfisted, and so on. Even in the liberty movement, there are some who speak of Zionist conspiracies for world domination, especially through the allegedly Jewish-controlled banking system. To be sure, there are some Jewish banking dynasties, such as the Rothschild family; however, most of those in charge of the banking system are Protestants.
Aside from lingering resentment on the part some Christians concerning Jewish involvement in Jesus Christ' death,[1][2][3] it is unclear why Jews have so often been the subject of such animosity. Although Jews have established a Jewish state, Israel, there are many Americans who regard the United States as a Christian nation. Certainly the latter is the more powerful country, and the more globally interventionist. Likewise, although the Holy Bible records many instances of Jews conquering and plundering other countries at God's behest,[4][5] Christians and Muslims also have a deserved reputation for having historically had a tendency to engage in aggressive holy wars.
Compared to Christians, over the past two millennia Jews generally have not felt a great need to proselytize (although this has been described as "at least as much a function of historical circumstance as theological commitment");[6] indeed, it is relatively difficult to join the Jewish community. The perception of Judaism as being somewhat exclusive may partly account for the suspicion attached to it, much as people are also suspicious of Masonic and other secret societies. This is probably heightened by the fact that, as with the Masons, many Jews have become wealthy and powerful.[7]
References
- ↑ {{#bible: Matthew 27:24-26}}
- ↑ {{#bible: John 11:47-54}}
- ↑ {{#bible: John 19:11-16}}
- ↑ {{#bible: Numbers 33:50-53}}
- ↑ {{#bible: Joshua 6:24}}
- ↑ Hirschfield, Brad (14 March 2010). "Should Jews proselytize? Should anyone?". Washington Post. http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/brad_hirschfield/2010/03/should_jews_proselytize_should.html.
- ↑ Linde, Steve (21 May 2010). "World's 50 most influential Jews". Jerusalem Post.