The cry for the national home for the Jews does not make much appeal to me. The sanction for it is sought in the Bible and the tenacity with which the Jews have hankered after return to Palestine. Why should they not, like other peoples of the earth, make that country their home where they are born and where they earn their livelihood?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Jews should have a homeland like any other people, but the claim should not be based on biblical sanction alone.
- In plain terms
- Every nation deserves a home, not just Jews via scripture.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek fair, secular justification for nationhood.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What criteria should determine a nation's right to land?
- How to balance historic ties with modern rights?
Another view
Historical grievances complicate simple comparisons.
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