“To stand by the Palestinians is to save the world, but in order to do so we have to be courageous enough to stand up and admit that it is not merely a political battle.
Prof Sand exposes and explains the invention of Jewishness with historical facts. Gilad Atzmon exposes and explains the new invention of so-called modern “secular chosenness/Jewisness.” Atzmon uses the analogue of the contrast opposition between Athens vs Jerusalem (Fact& Reason vs Myths & Belief). Gilad Atzmond concludes : “As dramatic as it may sound, a process of de-judaification must take place before Israelis can adopt any universal modern notion of civil life.”
-I myself jumped out of the Vietnamese tribalism (a.k.a nationalism) in a traumatic situation after a long fratricidal war a.k.a Vietnam War, so to speak. But the process of “de-judaification” journey taken by these two intellectual ex-Jews and standing with the Palestinians is so amazing in its own way. It requires courage, principle, and a big humane heart!
-My dear friends, Please find time to read Gilad Atzmon books.
Gilad Atzmon's The Wandering Who? A Study Of Jewish Identity Politics
I agree, tribalism/nationalism just like religion can be a motivator of hate for others! Some people go crazy if you bring out the flaws of their identifying group and either strike out or turn off. I am an anarchist but everyone I talk to just can’t handle it. They need a government or someone to tell them what to do.
This also means the Jews knew what or at least were suspicious about what they have been doing to the Palestinians. I was told the book was first sold out in Israel!
Prof Sand exposes and explains the invention of Jewishness with historical facts. Gilad Atzmon exposes and explains the new invention of so-called modern “secular chosenness/Jewisness.” Atzmon uses the analogue of the contrast opposition between Athens vs Jerusalem (Fact& Reason vs Myths & Belief). Gilad Atzmond concludes : “As dramatic as it may sound, a process of de-judaification must take place before Israelis can adopt any universal modern notion of civil life.”
-I myself jumped out of the Vietnamese tribalism (a.k.a nationalism) in a traumatic situation after a long fratricidal war a.k.a Vietnam War, so to speak. But the process of “de-judaification” journey taken by these two intellectual ex-Jews and standing with the Palestinians is so amazing in its own way. It requires courage, principle, and a big humane heart!
-My dear friends, Please find time to read Gilad Atzmon books.
Gilad Atzmon's The Wandering Who? A Study Of Jewish Identity Politics
https://gilad.online/literature/
I agree, tribalism/nationalism just like religion can be a motivator of hate for others! Some people go crazy if you bring out the flaws of their identifying group and either strike out or turn off. I am an anarchist but everyone I talk to just can’t handle it. They need a government or someone to tell them what to do.
https://gilad.online/literature/
Gilad Atzmon's The Wandering Who? A Study Of Jewish Identity Politics
This also means the Jews knew what or at least were suspicious about what they have been doing to the Palestinians. I was told the book was first sold out in Israel!
I just purchased SHLOMO SAND’s book. It is interesting that his book is selling so well in the Jewish community.
incredibly powerful argument- thank you for this article. May this go out wide- the time is so NOW
That's Gilad Atzmon. His books helped me to fathom this tragedy.