. But to my main points on why some people (not me, but just the reasoning behind why people do it) believe the Jews are evil. - First, I don't believe central Bank or Hollywood help their reputation. But I don't think it is so much that it is a Jewish plot, but a plot in general. Let me use an example: alot of people on Wall St. say there is a Jewish cabal, which is true. Because when the Jews were ostracized, they developed networks to help one another, that continues to this day. Jews go to Jewish Banks (Goldman), and others go to non-Jewish Banks (JP Morgan). It does not mean there is a Jewish conspiracy, because if you look at the prime suspects for a one world order, they are equal in representation (JP Morgan (Christian), JD Rockefeller (Baptist), Mayer de Rothchild (Jewish), Du Pont's (Jewish), so to say it's a Jewish thing only is quite absurd.
-Second, there could be a case for the Jews killing Jesus, if a whole group of peoples thoughts are determined by a few individuals. You see, the Jewish religious leaders had a lot of governmental power given to them by Rome, and so if Jesus not only turn out to be a religious rebel, but a governmental one as well (there had been similar instances in the past, where it was both, and the claimed to be the Chosen One), then not only their religious rule would be threatened, but their autonomy and governmental rule would be threatened. And while this EXPLAINS why some people COULD blame the Jews, it should be stated that the responsibility lies on the individual (personal responsibility), and thus is not a tribal sin, but that of an individual. It would be like saying it is all of American's fault that we killed the Indians, when in fact it was the voters of the time, and the leaders of the time that are at fault.
-Third, I personally have no problem with Jews, but there is a problem with ultra-nationalism (Zionism), which I believe borders on Fascism. I think it is great the Jews can have a homeland, and I think that both sides should be sensitive to religious and social reasons why each has a claim to the land (such as the mandate given to Abraham). But it could be easily resolved by having Palestine be part of Israel, but governed by the people who live there. (Kind of like Hong Kong) But no, people want it there way or the highway, and so both fight over things their Prophets or Teachers said (probably half of which is misinterpreted), and continue to cause the stupidity we see. Then the Christians step in and put their nose where it does not belong (while it does say to help Israel, never did it explicitly state the idea of nationhood. But people misinterpret it and get the my way or the highway attitude. In addition, it said that Israel should not look to Egypt (the world metaphor), but to him. So what do Christans do? They become the world and help them, when it should be God they are looking to.), and cause a lot of pain for both sides (including Brothers in Christ, since many Palestinians are also Christians). So while I don't think your average Jew is evil I think Zionism, or any ultra-nationalism for that matter is. And you hear a lot of people get up in arms over people calling the Jews names, what about when Menachem Begin called non-Jews "pigs", and was involved in the bombing of the King David Hotel? Or what about the bombing of the USS Liberty? I could understand how some people could not like the Jews after those incidents, not that I condone that. I believe that both governments, and not the people of Palestine and Israel, are evil. So I don't go to either extreme.
I struggle with the last one the most. While I have no strong feeling of affection for either the Palestinian or Israeli governments, I do care about the people. But if I mention this, I am labeled as a Jew hater (and by people I love and otherwise agree with), and if you mention the Jewish lobby, don't get me started. I just hate all the religious vitriol from both sides. It is kind of funny, I see similar patterns in both Muslims (extremist), and Christians (Fundamentalist) , and if they were any other group would team up, but if you mention they act like the people they dislike, they would probably bite your head off.
