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Why are the Jewish people, so successful as a culture?
Theres been a lot of negative stuff about Israel recently.
Israel as a nation has actions and decisions that are of course open to criticism.
I think the Jewish people are not the same thing as Israel. Tonight I want to focus on something incredible.
On this planet, there are like 14 million Jews.
Thats a tiny, tiny number compared to every other major religion.
On the one hand that could be looked at as a failing, as it makes the Jewish culture slightly more vulnerable to attack.
On the other hand, its incredible how successful the sum of that 14 million is.
From Nobel prize winners, to politicians, to media people, to actors, etc, the Jewish culture, specifically in America, has been incredibly successful for such a small number of people.
This begs the question, how was this achived and what are the hallmarks of the culture, that enable such success?
Mostly by having a culture that encourages literacy, intellectualism, and financial aptitude. Also of note is the high standards to which Jewish children are subjected to in their studies.
There are also many theories that Jews (particularly Ashkenazi) are more intelligent by nature. I don't entirely believe in such theories, but they should not be dismissed quickly.
Since WW2 in America, generation of hard work have paved the way for the Jewish community in America. All ethnic group and cultures have a degree of looking after their own, but only hard work really explains how 7 million people can achieve so much as a culture.
The Jews as a people have been oppressed since they have been around... just like many other ethnicity.
Some races of people get so tired of being oppressed they lift themselves up to become successful. Now, look at Israel (I your opinion isn't positive but that's not what I'm trying to point out), they built a forest in pretty much the middle of the desert and built greenhouses, cities, and created a steady line of production, which is hard in nations that are in the Middle East.
I've said it once, I'll say it every time you show it. This is why I'm certain you're a troll...
You naturally pick the side that is against reason or logic, and nine times out of ten you absolutely refuse to back up what you're saying. You spout unpopular opinions, then whine and whimper, and play the victim when someone asks you why, like how you told me you don't debate here so often anymore because everyone bullies you. You're the worst type of person, and I wish you'd just admit it. Are you sincere in what you say or are your just dicking about wasting everyone's time?
As far as I know trolls act in a way to get under your skin, and as far as I'm concerned, mister unpopular opinion on every single debate you could image here, srom is just that. Also it's not just the unpopular opinions. It's the way he chooses to defend them, his manner of speech, and pretty much everything that stands out.
I am not sure why you disputed me. I believe you aren't trying to be a troll, and most trolls are trying to get an emotional response, so you passed that test.
I wouldn't call being hated everywhere you go and hiding behind your pretentious unjust so-called morals so you can be audacious enough to feel the need to "defend yourselves" oh so often, very successful.
There are also far, far more that just 14 million Jews in the world. I don't know where the bloody fuck you plucked that number from, some IDF lobby pining for yet more undeserved solace..
Dont bring family into it trollingface. I understand he made it personal with race, but the topic will attract fans and foes, of the great jewish religion, because of the subject matter. He wasnt making it specifically personal to you, unless he was doing so by relation. His first post was a bit more eloquent. His second was was a bad one in my opinion, but his family is off limits, but he will be banned and reported if he is not careful.
I dont want you to get banned and reported, so keep family out of it, thank you.
Firstly, that figure rounds to about 15.5 million, secondly- oh yes everyone KNOWS Wikipedia is great on facts and statistics. Answer me who did that poll, and when, and the means in which they carried it out.
You don't think maybe they missed out on a few people? Maybe that some people didn't answer? Some held back a bit? Oh no, Wikipedia speaks the truth....
In any case, where on earth did you get successful from?! I men of all the words........ If by successful you mean "still in existence" then yes I dare say I agree, it is somewhat surprising.
So your argument is there is 15.5 million and not 14 million.
wikipedia has infinitely more credibility than you do. The contention that wikipedia is generically unreliable on important stats, is a lot less reliable than the assertion it isnt. Wikipedia uses sources. Your contention uses myths and rhetoric.
Your argument about Jews being threatened by history is a decent one. However as I alluded to, the largest 2 populations are USA and Israel, both of whom are nuclear nations with no foreseeable reason to attack Jews.
really, infinitely?? So 1 random person on the internet has "infinite" more credibility than another random guy on the internet, just because... disputation?
And about your largest two nations, just s happen to me two of the most disliked nations on earth.. Sure, they face no threat!! :D
Well that's awful nice of God to pick and choose between his children which he likes most. Especially seeing as he's tried to wipe them off the face of the earth more than a few times ;)
Israel is not sucessful as a culture. I have met many Jews that smoke cigarettes ,drink and get high. So even if are talking about observing the sabbath ,burning candles,singing hannaka songs or eating kosher food,most jews aren't even faithful to that. so when you say culture...what exactly do you mean? If you mean to say successful as in the whole world worships them because the world believes they are the chosen people..then think again because they cheated history to get that. They are "not" the chosen people,they are transplanted khazars.