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To: aladin who wrote (110596)	8/8/2003 2:10:03 PM
From: broadstbull	Respond to of 281500

I agree.

To: aladin who wrote (110596)	8/8/2003 6:32:02 PM
From: Nadine Carroll	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 281500

There is nothing wrong with the term "Zionist". Zionism = Jewish nationalism = support for Israel as a Jewish state. All out in the open. It is sites that equate Zionism with "Jewish Supremacist Warmongers" and plots out of The Protocols of the Elders of Zion that show their bigotry. They just like to proclaim themselves anti-Zionists rather than anti-Semites because it's slightly more respectable. But just see if they have a good word for Jews anywhere, apart from the old standby, "Some of best friends are..."

To: aladin who wrote (110596)	8/9/2003 1:50:38 AM
From: Bilow	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 281500

Hi John Cavanaugh; Re: "Most of the Arab states are also Muslim states. Many do not permit the practice of other religions ..." Iraq not only allowed the practice of other religions, but Tariq Aziz (Foreign Minister, Deputy Prime Minister) was Christian. Egypt not only allows the practice of other religions, but Boutros Boutros Ghali (Deputy PM for Foreign Affairs, Secretary General, United Nations, Acting Foreign Minister, MP) is Christian. I know of no other non Moslem Arab dignitaries, but on the other hand, I know of no Moslem American dignitaries. In either case, that may be because of a lack of advertising. Compare that to Israel where it's illegal for Jews to marry non Jews, and where Christian missionaries are hardly welcome. U.S. Department of State, Annual Report on International Religious Freedom for 1999 ... The Government confers automatic citizenship and residence rights to Jewish immigrants, their families, and Jewish refugees under the Law of Return. This law does not apply to non-Jews or to persons of Jewish descent who have converted to another faith. ... Orthodox Jewish religious authorities have exclusive control of Jewish marriages, divorces, and burials. They do not recognize marriages or conversions to Judaism performed in Israel by non-Orthodox rabbis. Many Jews object to this exclusive control and it has been at times a source of serious controversy in society. Many Jews who wish to marry in secular or non-Orthodox religious ceremonies do so abroad, and the Ministry of Interior recognizes such marriages. Members of nonrecognized religions (particularly evangelical Christians) suffer difficulties conducting marriages and funerals, although informal arrangements provide some relief. ... us-israel.org -- Carl P.S. Also see: ... There is a definite concern about individuals who may want to perform missionary work. In fact, they warned me that if it came to their attention that I was proselytizing to anyone, I would be placed on the next plane out of Israel. ... sar-el.org