Goyim kill goyim and the Jews are blamed.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This quote suggests that conflict among non-Jewish groups often results in Jews being unfairly held responsible or scapegoated.
- In plain terms
- When other groups fight each other, Jews are often blamed for it.
- What can you take from it?
- Be aware that others may blame you for conflicts you did not start.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do groups become scapegoats?
- Who benefits from shifting blame?
Another view
It generalizes complex historical events into a single pattern.
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