We realize that by criticizing Jewish fundamentalism we are criticizing a part of the past that we love. We wish that members of every human grouping would criticize their own past, even before criticizing others.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author calls for self criticism within groups, noting that criticizing one's own past is painful but necessary.
- In plain terms
- Criticsizing your own groups past hurts but everyone should do it before judging others.
- What can you take from it?
- Self criticism of one's past is necessary before criticizing others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What parts of your past need critique?
- How do you handle self judgment?
Another view
Public self criticism can sometimes be used to silence necessary external critique.
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