2006-07-11 04:32:53 · 14 answers · asked by maryam 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It's not as long as you don't act on it or propagate it.
2006-07-11 04:57:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
It's not a "crime" per se, but it is a shame! God promised Abraham that, "I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you." Look at how God's hand of protection has been on them despite the persecutions they've endured over the last 6 millenia! Even the United States in an offhand way owes a piece of the glory for it's existence to the Jews because our forefathers had the kindness and forward thinking to observe a person's "Jewishness" as a matter of faith as well as race. Since one of this countries' biggest selling points was freedom of religion, it was a place that would allow Judaism to exist in relative peace and harmony. It becomes a crime however to physically harm them, damage a synagogue, or discriminate against them because of "race, creed, or color." These anti-Semitic actions are part of what tears our moral fabric because we fail to understand the depth of God's purpose for the Jews.
2006-07-11 11:49:58 · answer #2 · answered by bigvol662004 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not a crime to be a small-minded person and to place blame for all your misfortune on a totally unrelated group of people. Indeed, it's common practice among people who don't like taking responsibility for their actions and who want to get ahead at the expense of others.
It is wrong, however, to go out and club a Jew over the head. That's called assault. I also wouldn't recommend firebombing a synagogue or anything like that, either.
So in conclusion, if you're going to be an anti-Semite, keep it to yourself; it's illegal to harm others (even if they are Jews) and it makes you look less stupid.
2006-07-11 11:38:26 · answer #3 · answered by jimbob 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most civil societies accepting others irregardless of there background seems to be something many walk a fine line with.
Some racist/ethnic hate crowds see Jewish people as global controllers. Most jews I know are decent hard working folk just trying to put bread on the table like most of us.
To be anti-semitic describes a scope of behavior that incites hate and violence against people.
I am 100% behind the full interpretation of the 1st amendment, but when speech crosses into violent behavior that is when being anti-semitic or anti-gay or anti anything crosses the line..
I will defend to my dying breath your right to speak freely and whatever comes out of your mouth is fine as long as it doesn't call for violence to any class of people. I saw Chappell poking fun at the KKK last night and he could get away with it.
Guess what? a white guy couldn't. I see that as a double standard and I believe Chappell or Mencia does as well.
People make asses of themselves with 18th century hatred.
Generally people are good, but some SOB's I don't like and don't like what comes out of their mouths. It is generally because they are friggin' ignorant pricks.
2006-07-11 11:43:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it isn't a crime unless you commit a violent act which is a crime, and your basis is hatred of a group (called a hate crime in the US). Simply hating other people is protected. Acting on it is not.
2006-07-11 11:35:37 · answer #5 · answered by rosends 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its shouldn't be.
We should have total freedom to express our views. Only then can anti-social views be examined and understood. This allows us to determine their cause and deal with the source.
Lets stop giving in to knee-jerk reactions and start thinking our way around problems.
2006-07-11 11:47:27 · answer #6 · answered by Penta Jaye 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the feeling isn't the crime. it's acting on it. If u hate another race that's ur right, it is a shame tho. You just can't go around hurting others based on your personal prejudices
2006-07-11 11:37:11 · answer #7 · answered by h_wallbanga 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask that question in Israel. Don't be surprised if you're strip-searched. Accept the answer, and get on with building a more peaceful world, where good neighbors have good fences....
2006-07-11 11:58:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the Jews are super humans and other people are just servants (animals created in the form of humans) for them.
2006-07-11 12:01:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well socially it's not against the law but biblically speaking the Jews are the chosen people of God.
2006-07-11 11:38:44 · answer #10 · answered by God's Servant 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good lord, hitler reincarnated, why did this country develop hate crime laws. why on earth would hate someone you dont even know
2006-07-11 11:42:14 · answer #11 · answered by kalman l 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋