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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]For the first time in my adult life I am truly worried for the safety of my family. And for the person who says that in our secular society society, religion shouldn’t be our life story, one of the pillars of this country is the right to express one’s personal religion in public life. I would hope that you were not saying that by simply expressing our faith by dress or participation in prayer means we are asking to be treated badly or even being attacked. https://www.npr.org/2021/05/24/999790233/officials-say-hate-crimes-against-jews-are-growing-in-the-aftermath-of-gaza-viol[/quote]

No, I am saying if you're concerned about being attacked for ANY reason, don't give potential attackers information that could lead to an attack.

e.g.,  If you're concerned about your car being broken into, always lock it when you leave it.  If you're concerned about being molested on the street, avoid dark streets, sketchy neighborhoods and carry a protective device[/quote]

You may not understand this, but Jews cannot avoid detection (and should not have to, either).  Jews go to Jewish places of worship, Jewish schools, and Jewish stores and restaurants.  Many Jews wear religious clothing and hairstyles as part of a religious obligation.  There are Jewish neighborhoods and Jewish business districts.  Many Jews appear Jewish no matter what they do.  If what you're suggesting is that Jews go into hiding in order avoid being attacked ... well ...[/quote]
I didn't know that
You self segregate a lot. Funny that I never knew
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Is going to church self-segregating behavior? How about attending a private Christian school? Wearing a cross? Going to a first communion or confirmation celebration? Because other than kosher stores or restaurants, nothing described above is any different. Not all Jews do all those things. Most (but still not all) Jews do some of those things. None of those things are about excluding others, they are about engaging with Judaism in different ways. [/quote]

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