You believe in the establishment and support of a secure, democratic Jewish homeland in Israel, where Jewish people can live and thrive.
Zionism is a political ideology that emerged in the late 19th century with the goal of establishing a Jewish homeland in the territory defined as the historic Land of Israel (also referred to as Palestine, Canaan, or the Holy Land). The movement was born out of the Jewish community in Europe, where Jews faced increasing persecution and anti-Semitism. Theodor Herzl, an Austro-Hungarian journalist and political activist, is often credited as the founder of modern political Zionism.
Zionism was not just a response to anti-Semitism, but also a reaction to the nationalist movements that…
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What does it mean for a people to have sovereignty over a land, and how does that concept resonate with you?
@9KHY9ZL 3mos3MO
People need to talk about the origins of people in general. There are so many misconceptions & misguided beliefs of people, everything was mixed up to cover up inheritances especially as an alleged attempt to usurp authority to lands.
@9KJ3HZS3mos3MO
This doesn't even answer the question. You're making a statement that is arguing an entirely different point than the question is even asking. It's like the question made you mad and you hate America so much that you wanted to try and prove a point, which you failed to do. Also, the colonization of America was not the first time in the USA that people were overtaken by a more powerful force, pillaged, and plundered. Do your history homework.
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I thank y.o.u & I love y.o.u regardless family, y.o.u just confirmed that I can affirm the initial stance I have. I have no anger towards these questions nor the answers
@9KHXLQS3mos3MO
Palestinians are people. They are the native people of Palestine, not "Israel". Bombing, assassinating, torturing, and displacing said native people is textbook colonization. The idea of Zionism sounds great on paper, however in practice it is malicious in nature. Palestinians have been open to living in harmony with Jewish people, so anti-Semitism is not the issue as Israel wants people to believe.
The issue is that Israel has no intention of living in harmony with Palestinians, but to instead wipe them from existence and claim their land, their culture, and their history as their… Read more
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Isreal was home to Jewish nomadic tribes from antiquity. Palestine (philistina) was labeled and formed under the Roman empire as an affront to northern (Israel) and southern (Juda) jewish kingdoms as a means to control them.
@9KG8LPV3mos3MO
the right and power of a governing body to govern itself, its people and its lands without outside interference.
@9KG93JL3mos3MO
People are tribal, and feel strong emotional connections to places. As a descendant of immigrants, this concept does not resonate to me. People also want a homeland where they feel safe. As a descendant of Holocaust victims, the concept of a place where Jews can feel fre from persecution resonates strongly with me.
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How should one's personal connection to their ancestors' land impact current geopolitical boundaries, if at all?
@9KW34FQ2mos2MO
I feel like in most cases people should be able to keep their ancestors' land.
@9KZ78SQ 2mos2MO
To say most cases is bold, I believe that in [some] cases people should be able to keep their ancestors land. If they are natives to the area, they shouldn't be uprooted from their home. Though if a group's ancestors resided somewhere else long before their time, I don't believe they have a right to go to where their ancestors lived and claim it as their own, but I believe they should have a right to at least reside their if it will not bother the current society residing in the land.
@9KW3MSD2mos2MO
you should have the right to inheart the land from your ansestors exactly how they left it
@9KW3KXB2mos2MO
They had the right from blood/inheritance to keep what is theirs
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How do you perceive your role in supporting or questioning the establishment of homelands for cultural or religious groups?
@9KVPCBB2mos2MO
If it’s part of someone religious practice, it shouldn’t be judged or alienated. Not everyone believes in the same thing, you don’t have to agree with it but you shouldn’t bring harm to it if it isn’t physically harming others.
@9KVP53R2mos2MO
i’m not really interested in foreign wars that have nothing to do with us as a country. yes i understand as a nation its our duty to protect those in need. but at the same time we are spending billions of dollars on a war that shouldn’t be happening. we need to focus on OUR problems rather than some other war 1000s of miles away.
In my opinion, Zionism itself is extremely harmful and the questioning of it is not anti-semetic. I am supportive of Judaism and Jewish people but the horrible things happening in Palestine are not to be excused by the past struggles of any one group. Many Jewish people not only support Palestine but see Zionism as anti-semetic in and of itself.
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When, if ever, do you believe it's appropriate to intervene in conflicts over territory and identity?
@9HTT748 5mos5MO
Yes, they need to coexist like they had before British rule, if they can't act like adults and settle things peacefully, and if they can't fight without serious moral and human rights violations, we may have to do something about it.
@9HTSJRQ5mos5MO
I believe that genocide is wrong. It is appropriate to intervene when thousands of people are being murdered for their identity and land they reside on. It is embarrassing the UN has allowed this to happen as long as it has.
@9HTSKYJPeace and Freedom5mos5MO
When innocent children, women, and men are losing their lives for no reason other than genocide
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How would you feel if you were unable to live in the country of your ancestors?
I feel like it wouldn't be fair becuase you should be able to be with family.
@9HN9GX4Peace and Freedom5mos5MO
I would feel sad because I wouldn't know the environment they lived in
I'm already unable to live in the country of my ancestors.
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Can the establishment of a nation based on religious or historical claims be justified in a modern, multicultural world?
@9H8NPL96mos6MO
If it promotes lawful and just practices that keeps citizens free and passive.
Not at all, especially in the context of Israel, which staked a claimed to a land that they had no claim to. Israel is a theocratic apartheid state that prioritizes Israeli Jews over the rest of their population. this is unacceptable.
@9H8NCP66mos6MO
No , it cannot because that was how it was a long time ago and that didn't work out so well
@9H8PJPM6mos6MO
The establishment of a state based on religion and historical claims has been seen many times around the world. Israel is not the only country; other Muslim countries, like Pakistan, were founded for the cause of Islam. Other countries have been founded based on religions such as Christianity, like the US and other English-speaking countries.
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How would you feel if your ancestral homeland was claimed by others based on historical and religious connections?
@9H994YB6mos6MO
It depends on how much basis they have on the claim and the overall evolution of the land. We also have to consider the old ways people used to be and hold land claims in that regard to different standards.
@9H999XZ 6mos6MO
This question is difficult, as Israel did at one point have claim to the land before being driven out by war. Ultimately, I side with Israel due to their historical and religous claim on the land.
@9H98SBYRepublican6mos6MO
I would feel bad for the people that were hurt in the claiming of the land, but as long as the people that the land was taken from were treated as equals, it would be okay.
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How can we ensure history’s tragic events are not repeated when forming new nations?
@9HN9QFQ5mos5MO
We teach about it and not let people forget to make the same mistakes.
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How can competing historical narratives about a land shape its future?
@9HN98QY5mos5MO
I think that it doesn't really do that but history helps us recognize recurring patterns, identify societal strengths and weaknesses, and learn from past mistakes to build a better future
@9HN8Z7V5mos5MO
It shouldn't matter how a people arrived at a land, they are entitled to peace and should not be forcibly removed
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Is it possible to fully support the rights of one group without infringing on those of another in contests over land?
@9HN9VRF 5mos5MO
This is a very complex issue that can't be fully addressed here but I believe that both sides should engage in peace talks and organizations should be put in place to encourage civil interactions between civilians of both sides. The only way this will ever get better is if both sides can stop seeing the other side as "not human" or unworthy, which can only really come from interacting and understanding. I believe a model that a solution could be based off of is "the Troubles" in Ireland. I also believe that Palestinians whose homes were destroyed should be prioritized in the sense that they should be a priority to be heard at the peace talks and it should be ensured that they receive appropriate housing as soon as possible.
@9HN9FPS5mos5MO
yes. I can support Jews and still criticize the actions of Israel against Palestine. the Israelis do not represent all Jews, and many Jews, including Holocaust survivors, condemn Israel for its actions. additionally, there are also Jewish Palestinians.
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How would you balance the historical suffering of one people with the current suffering of another in claims to the same land?
@9H5SJD96mos6MO
I would try to draw similarities between the two and find the perfect balance between them.
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What steps can be taken to respect the rights of all parties involved in a territorial dispute?
@9HN983S5mos5MO
abolish the Israeli apartheid government and control over the area and genocide, 1 state solution of life on both sides
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What is the strongest emotional argument you could make in favor of or against the establishment of a new nation?
@9KLKS3Y3mos3MO
I believe the Jewish should get their homes back, the only reason why they were removed from Israel was due to the Roman Empire removing them from their homeland and proceeding to name that land after their enemies, which is why it is called Palestine to this day. So in essence, the Jewish should be able to obtain their land back.
@9KLK3LGRepublican3mos3MO
The Jewish people deserve their own nation, and I believe that that nation should include Israel.
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