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In reply to the discussion: New York Times confirms Israel using dogs to rape. [View all]Mossfern
(4,780 posts)25. Please read up on what "chosen" means in that context.
I will give you a link or two to get you started. "Chosen" does not mean 'better than.'
Here's a excerpt from one article that explains it.
My peers and their parents assumed that the term Chosen People meant that Jews believe they are superior, a better race and are Gods favorite. It is not only misunderstood by gentiles, but very often Jews themselves have no inkling of what it means to be chosen by Hashem. With the exception of the Kuzari, almost all Rishonim (medieval scholars) make it very clear that every human being, Jew and gentile alike, is created in the Divine image. The term tzelem Elokim is ascribed to all of humanitynot just Jews. Every human being is created in Gods image (i.e., we were all created with an abstract intellect that enables us to perceive the knowledge of God through the prisms of physics and metaphysics). No human being is inherently better than any other human being. If that is the case, then what does it mean that Jews are the Am Hanivchar, the Chosen Nation?
Am Hanivchar means that we were chosen to engage in a mission. We were chosen by God, and in turn, we chose to partner with God in the mission of the transformation and perfection of humanity. All human beings have an obligation to lead a life of ethical monotheism, which is encapsulated in the covenant that God made with humanity. We refer to that covenant as the Seven Mitzvot Bnei Noach. The Jewish people, by adopting the covenant of the Torah and its 613 mitzvot, not only adopted a change in their lifestyle, but adopted a system and society of perfected ethical monotheism. The Jewish nation does not have its own perfection as the end goal and purpose of the covenant. That covenant demands that we are responsible for the destiny of all of humanity. On the one hand, this is an awesome responsibility, and on the other, it is the greatest opportunity that a human being can have, to be able to work and partner with his Creator.
https://jewishaction.com/from-the-desk-of-rabbi-steven-weil/the-chosen-people/
Am Hanivchar means that we were chosen to engage in a mission. We were chosen by God, and in turn, we chose to partner with God in the mission of the transformation and perfection of humanity. All human beings have an obligation to lead a life of ethical monotheism, which is encapsulated in the covenant that God made with humanity. We refer to that covenant as the Seven Mitzvot Bnei Noach. The Jewish people, by adopting the covenant of the Torah and its 613 mitzvot, not only adopted a change in their lifestyle, but adopted a system and society of perfected ethical monotheism. The Jewish nation does not have its own perfection as the end goal and purpose of the covenant. That covenant demands that we are responsible for the destiny of all of humanity. On the one hand, this is an awesome responsibility, and on the other, it is the greatest opportunity that a human being can have, to be able to work and partner with his Creator.
If you're really interested you can google it - there are several articles regarding this.
I don't come from a particularly religious upbringing, but the concept of Tikkun Olam was instilled in me from a very early age.
It's more of a responsibility than an honor.
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So how do you make decisions about whether any given allegation is true, if you weren't there to witness it first hand?
TheRickles
Saturday
#112
If testimony by victims is just an "allegation", then how can any event be confirmed?
TheRickles
Saturday
#115
I've said for years: Israel allows anti-Semitism to be wrapped in policy and politics rather than straight bigotry.
AZLD4Candidate
Tuesday
#29
I think they meant that the existence of Israel lets people be antisemitic
EdmondDantes_
Tuesday
#45
By which they mean that one of their most esteemed journalists, Nicholas Kristof, has written in detail about this story
TheRickles
Tuesday
#43
An Op-Ed opinion column does not equal a NYT confirmation of the truth of the reports. n/t
Coventina
Tuesday
#61
Very true. But it lends a bit more heft to the notion that the story is valid, all things considered.
TheRickles
Tuesday
#65
Turns out there was an asterisk next to the phrase "Never Again*" with regards to Israel.
Crowman2009
Tuesday
#18
That's because a few of the initial storys were debunked (see link), so many believed all that followed was BS
krawhitham
Tuesday
#52
All you have to do is scroll through this entire post and you will see many dismiss what the Palestinians said.
Eko
Wednesday
#96
Well they have been accused of perversion and subversion for well over two thousand years
sarisataka
Tuesday
#62
Wondering how other Islamic nations are going to respond to this. I have no problem with anything they decide to do.
NoMoreRepugs
Tuesday
#41
Even if it's absolutely true, still wouldn't justify an unlimited response
EdmondDantes_
Tuesday
#72
I would view this report with caution. There are conflicting reports. Use discretion when sharing on other sites.
Joinfortmill
Tuesday
#58
So many responses of I will wait for confirmation or some such reminds me of the movie Jaws
Beringia
Tuesday
#88