I did some reading last night. Essentially this "twist" is that modern zionists do not match your depiction.
The term is about aliyah. Re: diaspora. The scope that jews were forced out of palestine and should return.
I am enjoying your patience and kindness as many get upset. I love the Jewish mind as they keep the rules by cultural upbringing. I defend Jews and the practicing personal responsibility as a matter of self respect and empathy. I often tell people that I could never understand how anyone could be against or condemn Jews for being Jewish. But I am not happy with how zionism has done so much damage to so many.
They are not "the first terrorists",
Irgun were in fact condemned as terrorists described as a zionist paramilitary of the mandate well before any other within the region.
Here is a clip: "In particular the Irgun was described as a terrorist organization by the
United Nations, British, and United States governments;"
Back in 1946
. Zionism supports the existance of a "Jewish Homeland" in Palestine.
So do I but likewise, The USA is a Jewish Home for more Jews than israel/palestine. I am proud to have known that most of my life.
The words "Jewish Homeland" are in quotes because there is a significant fluidity and ambiguity in the zionist positions.
Yep, zionist and zionism is always being corrected by Jews trying to reduce the ambiguity.
In fact, the first time I heard bad descriptions of zionist/zionist was from Jews in New York
When this fluidity of opinion is not included in these sorts of discussions, I think that it encourages anti-Jewish prejudice.
To be against zionism is not against Jews or Judaism. That reality is perhaps why I often bridge Irgun with zionist and even now consider the settlers of the west bank as zionist monsters
I recall the words "the first terrorists" and "global migration" being associated with the term "zionist".
That is an example of me falling into the same rabbit hole of combining the 'they' them type of identification. The settlers are causing most of that damage fueling much of the current violence.
Yes, it wasn't defined as such, and I'm sorry for using that word "defintion". It was wrong for me to do that. I was in a hurry, and I need to slow down before posting. It was my fault for miscommunicating. Sincerely.
You are exhibiting foundations for LOVE and are getting me sappy.
That is not how it is defined. Zionism is only the conviction that a "Jewish Homeland" exists.
I can consider the USA as a jewish homeland well beyond israel. Here, Jews can be Jewish without having to deal with political BS
It has been a long time since I read Theodore Hertzel's actual words, but, my Dad forced me to read them as a child.
I do not actually appreciate Hertzl but I understand how a European could want to live in a secure atmosphere.
But, even though I cannot remember Hertzel's precise wording, this idea is reflected in the wikipedia article I brought yesterday regarding the Balfour Declaration. It's the estalishment of a "Jewish Homeland" in Palestine.
He started the zionist org promoting zionism (immigration to palestine)
Those words specifically. This is also included in the wiki arrtcle for "zionism"
Zionism is a nationalist movement that emerged in the 19th century to espouse support for the establishment of a homeland for the Jewish people in Palestine, a region roughly corresponding to the Land of Israel in Jewish tradition.
Sure, immigration to palestine to create an israel.
Following the establishment of Israel, Zionism became an ideology that supports "the development and protection of the State of Israel".
I know, the irgun "bad guys" became IDF................... again, there is that bridge undesired but well rooted
Establishing a homeland is not global migration. Development and protection is not global migration.
Perhaps remove the term zionism, as the state has existed for a long time. You keep falling onto the terms, 'establish' and 'development.' But let's be clear the state already exists so now a zionist has no other meaning except to promote 'migration' or as I understand, the 'quest' for that stupid mount (temple)
Regarding the religious aspect, I'm not sure if it's relevant to discuss that at this point.
That is why I have not focused on the requirement of the nut cases to build a temple.
Although the current heinous over-reaction of HAMAS does seem to have been triggered by a provocative religious demonstration towards the temple mount.
Sure it is............ the term 'zion' is about that location. The settlers and that rabbid glick have been after that location for decades.
Heck the big bibi nutlessyahoo, has a drawing of the wannabe temple behind his desk.
Need I mention the pursuit of the railway construction leading up to the site? They will have to build such a transport system to even move the al aqsa or build the temple
I am against any morons that want to build that stupid thing. The UNESCO has designated the mount as a heritage site and like the illegal occupation of the west bank, it will be against the majority on the earth, including the majority of Jews on the earth.
Sorry, you mentioned that the violence surrounding that location is not important but in reality, it is the focal reason Israel exists within palestine.
Meaning it is a touchy topic for me as it sickens my heart that all of that time of violence and hatred is rooted to a stupid hill and desire for a temple.
. Judaism, when it is practiced religiously, trains a person not to be damaged by exposure to these things.
I love Judaism for the education on personal responsibility.
It sure would be nice if israel reestablished the integrity of what it means to be Jew.