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What does it mean?
Luther makes hostile claims about Jewish people and their financial practices.
In plain terms
He says they are evil and should be avoided.
What can you take from it?
Hate speech can emerge from theological prejudice.

Where it applies

  • historical study
  • hate speech analysis
  • religious tension

Putting it to work

  • recognize bias
  • reject prejudice

Questions to consider

  • How do stereotypes form?
  • What is the harm of hate speech?

Another view

This quote expresses dangerous racial and religious hostility.

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