i was wondering, is the word "semite" now commenly known as a word for jews? because arabs are semites also, so when you say antisemetic are you also being "anti" to arabs? but then how come some arabs are refered to as anti semetic. it seems like the word is being mis used.
2007-01-21 05:00:38 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
It is also being misused by those who oppose criticism of the Israeli government.
Some are trying to label anyone who disagrees with Israel's policies as "anti-semetic," when in fact someone can be quite accepting of Jews and Judaism in general - not being a Zionist does not make someone an anti-Semite, but some are trying to twist the definition this way.
2007-01-21 05:11:56 · answer #1 · answered by kent_shakespear 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes you are correct, the word is misused. It is mainly used to refer to jews now.
2007-01-21 05:03:53 · answer #2 · answered by jiganto 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
The word 'antisemitism' does refer to people who typically are against Jewish people and their religious beliefs.
2007-01-21 05:05:00 · answer #3 · answered by thaenigmaticdirector 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jews have "hijacked" that word.
For example, criticism of Israel (in any form) = cries of anti semitism.
Just try it.
2007-01-21 05:12:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes but sometimes people aslo refer to arabs as semitans also.
2007-01-21 05:03:19 · answer #5 · answered by DICKTRACEY 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It is being misused.
2007-01-21 05:03:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
correct, the word is being misused
2007-01-21 05:02:53 · answer #7 · answered by ? 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Haven't a clue as to your question. Sorry
2007-01-21 05:03:53 · answer #8 · answered by JOHN 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋