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[–] gedaliyah@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

We absolutely are. Defining Judaism as a religion alone is ignorant and christocentric.

Judaism has always been a people of a singular national identity, defined by common origin, language, history, sense of identity, culture, folklore, music, clothing, cuisine, etc.

[–] OurToothbrush@lemmy.ml 7 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Judaism has always been a people of a singular national identity

No. National identity is a relatively modern idea for any group of people. Being Jewish is being part of a culture, not a nation.

The person you're responding to is an ass but you're swinging too far in the opposite direction.

[–] gedaliyah@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Fair enough. Not sure the best way to translate the concept of עם ישראל