I was an idealist in my profession. If I used such expression as 'Jewish bastard' or 'Jewish sow,' it simply meant that this official language had become so much a part of my flesh and blood that I saw nothing unusual in it. I never used anything but spiritual weapons in dealing with offenders.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He says his use of anti‑Jewish slurs was so ingrained it felt natural, yet he claims he only used non‑violent, spiritual tactics against offenders.
- In plain terms
- He used hateful language habitually but says he only fought with spiritual weapons.
- What can you take from it?
- Words can become habit, even when one claims to act non‑violently.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we reconcile language with actions?
- Can spiritual weapons be truly non‑violent?
Another view
His claim of only using spiritual weapons contradicts the violent context of his actions.
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