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Ritalimo20's avatar

Great read! Eye-opening how antisemitism keeps changing but never really goes away."

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Kassu Dean's avatar

That's an interesting point. I never really considered antisemitism as something that changes over time. But how can we distinguish it from legitimate political criticism?

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Alexander Maslinkovsky's avatar

Another great read! I would only add to 3 acts of anti-Jew hate you mentioned (anti-Judaism, ethnic antisemitism, anti-Zionism) the Imperial one of the Romans.

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Jacob's Ledger's avatar

Thank you. Can you elaborate?

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Alexander Maslinkovsky's avatar

The the first type of anti-Semitism was the “Imperial” anti-Semitism of the pre-Christian Roman Empire. The ban on living in the province of Palestine and the unique “Jewish tax” characterize the attitude toward practicing Judaism as dangerous troublemakers. This is understandable if we remember the unwillingness to worship the divine emperor and, most importantly, the Jewish War. Personal renunciation of Judaism allowed one to escape oppression.

That was different from the next act/type that it was replaced by, Christian anti-Semitism, dictated by religious enmity and accusations of responsibility for the death of Christ.

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Jacob's Ledger's avatar

I believe that antisemitism is best understood through qualitative categories such as racial, religious, or national rather than as a chronological progression. The type you are referring to is classic religious antisemitism, which I examine in detail in the article.

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Alexander Maslinkovsky's avatar

I don't think that imperial category is a classical religious or chronological bc it relating not only to Roman but to British (in after WWII clash with Zionists in Palestine), and probably to Assyrians back to thousands of years. Both Assyrians, and pre-Christian Romans, and after WWII British were quite multi-religious provinces tolerant empires. The hostility towards Jews arose on the basis of constant national liberation uprisings by Jews against the empire. The Romans were forced to keep two legions there because of the constant uprisings by Jews in the tiny province etc.

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Jessie's avatar

Thoughtful and well-structured. I’m curious how you might apply this framework to debates around anti-Zionism

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K-19's avatar

Insightful! The dynamic nature of antisemitism as a "virus that mutates" brilliantly explains its persistent, evolving threat. A crucial read.

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Mala Dey's avatar

"This article really resonated with me - the idea that antisemitism morphs over time rather than just disappearing is a sobering reality check. It's made me think differently about how we approach the issue, and I'm curious: do you think this concept applies to other forms of bias as well.

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Honey Guanlao's avatar

It’s deeply troubling how antisemitism adapts to each era, often disguising itself in new rhetoric or political movements. We need to stay alert to these shifts so we can challenge hate wherever it reappears.

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Idhika's avatar

Wow really interesting and informative. Changing my thoughts. Keep sharing

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Jinia Sen's avatar

Antisemitism keeps reinventing itself because it adapts to prevailing social, political, and cultural narratives, cloaking old hatred in new forms. It spreads through misinformation, conspiracy theories, and scapegoating, often fueled by times of crisis or ideological polarization.

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Ruslan's avatar

The article raises a crucial issue — the persistence and adaptability of antisemitism throughout history. What is particularly valuable is that the author highlights not only the various forms it takes, but also the mechanisms that allow it to embed itself in new social and political contexts. This makes one reflect: combating antisemitism is impossible without understanding its ability to "disguise" itself under different discourses — from political criticism to pseudo-academic theories. It is essential to identify these forms early and counter them systematically — through education, public discourse, and legislative measures. Thank you to the author for this insightful and timely analysis.

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Kenneth Holden's avatar

Antisemitism persists because hate adapts, but so must our courage. By confronting ignorance with truth and silence with solidarity, we can break the cycle and build a future rooted in understanding.

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joyce k's avatar

Interesting thoughts on antisemitism. you framed the topic well, incorporating the historical perspective helps us unpack the entire antisemitism and prompts the need to deeply look into this issue.

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Loice Momanyi's avatar

I hadn’t considered that antisemitism could evolve with the times. This really shifted how I think about prejudice in general. It makes me wonder: are all forms of bias just adapting to new social norms and language?

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Tongsing16's avatar

This was incredibly eye-opening. It's disturbing how antisemitism adapts to the times — from ancient stereotypes to modern conspiracy theories. The way it rebrands itself while still pushing the same hate is chilling. We need more honest conversations like this to understand the roots and evolution of this issue, not just react to the symptoms. Education and awareness are key if we’re ever going to break the cycle.

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Promita Sen's avatar

this post is so awesome and innovating ..sending great messages for us

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