Why do you think Jews have higher IQ? *no offense, i am just curious*?

Question

I read that jews that were originated from eastern europe have significantly higher IQ than the rest of europeans.

if there were any kind of mutation, then how did this mutation spread to every individuals of this population?

Answer 1

This is a simple historical "accident" --- for centuries, during most of the Middle Ages and Rennaissance, and after, many of the most intelligent Christian children entered Holy Orders in the Catholic Church, and became Brothers, Priests, or Nuns. Therefore their genetic heritage was lost, since they didn't reproduce. But in the Jewish religion marriage and having children is encouraged for all believers, and the most intelligent and intellectual children also might have become Rabbis, who always marry, and have children, so their genetic heritage continues into the present, and isn't lost to history.

Answer 2

Humm.....As compaired to? I'm not sure where you got that, but I could see how it would make people angry.

I can't tell you if it is true or not.

There was a book that came out a few years ago called the "Bell Curve" That proposed something similar, just different races.

George Washington Carver rolled in his grave.

Answer 3

I am a Jew with roots in Eastern Europe. I never realized I was so smart. I wish I could get a better job. Thanks for the encouraging info.

Answer 4

Yes I read that too. It's a gene mutation- they claim. I need to find that article again.