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[quote=jsteele]In response to 11:48 and 11:52 (which are by different posters), I think that it is important to mention that the while some of the remarks I quoted might be construed as supporting the view that Jews are the chosen people, the quotes are also consistent with other extreme nationalisms. Israelis, Israel's supporters, and Israel's opponents are frequently guilty of blurring the distinction between Jews and Israelis. But, since many Jews are strong opponents of Israel's occupation policy, I think it is safe to assume that it is the nationalistic aspect (i.e. Israeli nationalism over Judaism) that is important. As such, being a "chosen people" (as opposed to "the" chosen people) is a normal aspect of extreme nationalism and is therefore better analyzed in nationalistic terms rather than religious.

The same point goes for 11:52 as well. It is true that many Israelis have adopted language reminiscent of that in anti-Semitic tracts. But, it is also true that many Israelis and Jews outside Israel are vigorous opponents of such ideas. We want to be careful not to have too broad of a brush when discussing this topic.
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