tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1239312219155861664.post8562545728413355178..comments2023-10-28T05:08:45.409-07:00Comments on Judaism and Israel: Pursuing Injustice - Restricting Movement - Part 6Ron Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16230271132118191383noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1239312219155861664.post-8668206642278753902007-05-15T18:43:00.000-07:002007-05-15T18:43:00.000-07:00It is heartwarming to find that 'way back in those...It is heartwarming to find that 'way back in those early days, Jews had thought through existential problems of keeping the peace and the responsibilities of nationhood,especially in regard to the less fortunate. Certainly European Jews --both in situ and after immigration to America--were always in the lead in social welfare and justice, and a large majority of their descendents still vote against the party of privilege and exclusiveness. Up until recently, the Supreme Court of Israel came close to acting like a Judaic Court<BR/>in terms of its political and social decisions, but seems to have<BR/>followed the lead of the US court, and turned to the right and away from the Biblical justice that you have cited.Theoretically, the Diaspora, together with the brethren in Israel, constitute a Judaic Court, but as such they seem to ignore the imperatives of the passages you cite, which would be precedents in common law, I suppose, and statutes in Roman Law. I prefer to keep law and religion separate, but I acknowledge with great respect the early writings which probably reflect centuries of earlier tribal "golden" rules of behavior.scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01125092463088955598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1239312219155861664.post-36621286936929838222007-05-14T17:26:00.000-07:002007-05-14T17:26:00.000-07:00From Steffi: The Biblical and other Jewish sources...From Steffi: The Biblical and other Jewish sources that you quote are right on the mark. I think it's important for us to relate our political critiques of Israel to our Jewish heritage, whether it's in religious terms or more secular teachings, and you've done so with clarity and eloquence. Keep up the good work!Steffi Schamesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06163702471942681828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1239312219155861664.post-48648082241049602732007-05-14T16:18:00.000-07:002007-05-14T16:18:00.000-07:00This posting is a bit long - but probably would ha...This posting is a bit long - but probably would have been shorter if you had more time? I love the Jewish principles that you quote. Keep up the good work.nprohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16384176615400632071noreply@blogger.com