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Why is being a Jew such a controversial subject?

posted 11 years ago by eric20other2002
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I'm not religious at all, I feel like being good morally and respecting yourself and others should be enough to push someone to do good. But I'm watching this film and I've noticed in a lot of TV and film Jewish faith seems to be looked down on quite a bit, but never any reason, like its supposed to be looked down on. I know the US is primarily a Christian and Catholic country, but shouldn't a person's personality reflect who they are, not their beliefs? For one, as kids we are given very little choice on what we believe because as soon as we can respond we are shoved in churches or prayer groups, so if a person is Jewish or Christian most of the time its how they grew. Not to put anyone's beliefs down, but if God is all about love, shouldn't showing that love or respect be the first thing you do when a friend opens up his beliefs? Even if you don't agree with those beliefs?

[–] cbjslp 11 years ago

May you remain this innocent all your life.

[–] lgforce 11 years ago

Lol @ the 1st reply.

[–] yusef-ghanima 11 years ago

first of all, the us is protestant country not catholic at all. secondly, if you watched the movie closely you'd find a central dilemma when jews killed jesus the god of the christians, this issue cost mel gibson his career.

[–] chas437 11 years ago

The US does have a massive Catholic population, but I think its fair to say that the economic and political elite in the US in the 1950's was dominated by protestant culture and ideals. Anti-Semitism was a part of that. Catholics were looked down on as well, to a lesser degree.

Quite a big fuss was made about JFK being the first Catholic President in 1960.

I'm a civilian, I'm not a trout

[–] MonteCarloMan 11 years ago

Because the Jew lifestyle was taboo in 1950s America.

[–] Dagger516 9 years ago

was St Matthews a catholic school or protestant?

[–] Doc80 8 years ago

Are you serious with that question? Did you see any priests or nuns walking around?

[–] Livana_Faolan 8 years ago

Never mind the fact that the Romans (aka Gentiles) actually scourged Jesus, put the crown of thorns on His head, and nailed Him to the cross. There's always some idiot who'll place the blame solely upon the shoulders of the Jews who called for His death.

"Never mind walking a mile in my shoes. Try thinking a day in my head."

[–] Doc80 8 years ago

You do know that crucifixion was a common form of execution at the time right? The reason Jews get the blame is because they apparently had the choice to free Jesus or another man who was guilty and they chose the murderer.