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Behind the Aegis

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31. That was an awesome series!

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Reply #30)

Tue Feb 6, 2018, 01:14 AM

Feb 2018

I still have it on DVR!

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I don't understand anti-semitism. [View all] zanana1 Feb 2018 OP

Wh...what do you not "get"? WhiskeyGrinder Feb 2018 #1

But what's the reason for the bigotry? zanana1 Feb 2018 #3

Have you tried google? WhiskeyGrinder Feb 2018 #5

Also unworthy of discussion in this forum Cirque du So-What Feb 2018 #11

Good point. WhiskeyGrinder Feb 2018 #15

I just want a simple answer. nt zanana1 Feb 2018 #34

It's as Simple as This: Some People Require Someone to Hate dlk Feb 2018 #2

But why Jews? nt zanana1 Feb 2018 #4

See #18 DetlefK Feb 2018 #19

Because they were an easy target. kydo Feb 2018 #25

This is not a simple quick answer edhopper Feb 2018 #6

so true, I'm sure my effort was not that great nt steve2470 Feb 2018 #9

I'll take a stab at this steve2470 Feb 2018 #7

It goes before that edhopper Feb 2018 #12

ok thank you, I was not aware of that! nt steve2470 Feb 2018 #13

Haven't you ever seen Ben Hur? edhopper Feb 2018 #16

very long time ago :) nt steve2470 Feb 2018 #17

I think it's more accurate to say the Romans were at times anti-Judaism Major Nikon Feb 2018 #21

Jesus was a Jew as were all his disciples with the exception of Luke. DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2018 #14

The short answer it exists for the same reason... nycbos Feb 2018 #8

start there and come to the Jewish group to ask intelligent questions steve2470 Feb 2018 #10

Historically? There are many reasons! DetlefK Feb 2018 #18

It goes back to at least the beginning of Christian history Nonhlanhla Feb 2018 #20

Medieval European Christians were banned from loaning money. ieoeja2 Feb 2018 #22

I do. (n/t) Iggo Feb 2018 #23

Since the beginning, Jews have had one unique feature... Wounded Bear Feb 2018 #24

It's like I feel about Republicans, but without any rational basis. n/t rzemanfl Feb 2018 #26

In group/out group behavior fueled by religion Bradshaw3 Feb 2018 #27

Ask Farrakhan MichMan Feb 2018 #28

The simplest answer is xenophobia. Behind the Aegis Feb 2018 #29

I learned a great deal by watching "The Jews" documentary series on PBS Rhiannon12866 Feb 2018 #30

That was an awesome series! Behind the Aegis Feb 2018 #31

I thought so, too! I learned quite a lot, especially about the history which I didn't know. Rhiannon12866 Feb 2018 #32

Can you explain yourself better ? are you referring to something specific JI7 Feb 2018 #33

Thank you all for responding. zanana1 Feb 2018 #35