Ancient Racism Fuels Israel's Air Strikes

Roots of Racism What is the basis for such egotism? Although the state of Israel describes itself as the only Mideast democracy, it doesn't have stated borders or a constitution. Instead, Israel follows the authority of the medieval Talmud, a compendium of Jewish law going back to the ancient Pharisees. The government of Israel is technically secular, but it endorses Orthodox Judaism, administered by the Chief Rabbinate in Jerusalem. "There are very few Reform or Conservative congregations in the State of Israel. Orthodoxy is the official religious position in Israel, with the majority of rabbis belonging to the old school of Talmudic jurists." (Encyclopedia Judaica, "Judaism," p. 396) The military is presided over by Orthodox chaplains, empowered to dictate battlefield behavior consistent with the precepts of the Babylonian Talmud. The Talmud is the highest religious and ethical guide for observant Jews, far surpassing the Bible. Because of its religious and racial identity, Israel and its potential today cannot be comprehended without a thorough understanding of its ancient past. Just what is the religious inheritance that Orthodox Israel so zealously guards? http://www.rense.com/general73/racism.htm for all the article

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