I hadn't heard the term "selective outrage" before, but it's exactly what's going on in the world these days. What you've said here is what I've been thinking for a long time now, and I thank you for saying it so well.
While I agree with everything Future of Jewish, you’re talking to people who already are on our side.
Why is the Palestinian message/propaganda so effective and ours not winning over people from the other side? If they don’t have outrage at Yemen or Sudan now how will they ever? We will not convince them by pointing out their hypocrisy.
The current issue of Saphir is about Jewish activism and it’s making me think… hearts and minds.
Antisemitism and hate are only up to half the motivation to be outraged by Israel and Jewish defense and retaliation. The other half (and often more) of motivation and behavior is the millions of years of biological inheritance of having to be Superior, Conquer, Win, Authoritarian, Dominate, (SCWAD). This comparative, competitive and often combatative framework is inbuilt in our biology. Cain killing Able is the first description of this biological inheritance.
Abraham set a framework of fighting and sacrificing male children is no longer necessary, but also against the NEW value of the Sacredness of Human Life, regardless of which race, culture or ideology one had. The Jewish concept of loving your children first, freed them from having to be submissive and obedient, to be creative and contribute to society.
Most of the world still wants to raise their self-esteem, mostly by Supremacy and Conquest. Without a country, (territory), for 2000 years Jews were an easy target, and in terms of numbers and small territory, other competitive cultures still predict an easy victory, and fight for their idea of honor, dignity and justice.
I almost feel sorry for poor Greta (almost). 20 years old and already a "has-been" with no other marketable skills except more yapping. Apparently, climate justice just doesn't pay what it used to pay. Unfortunately, the rent still comes due and there are groceries to buy. Time to make a splash and then set up a "Go Fund Me" page. Meanwhile, perhaps enrolling in the local community college or tech school would be a big help to your survival skills. You go girl and good luck.
You really put your finger on the hypocrisy that's involved in so much of the criticism of Israel. "Selective Outrage Syndrome" is the perfect phrase to describe it. It should become part of our basic vocabulary in current political discourse about Israel and antisemitism.
I read that Jews/israel should stop defending themselves with words but start attacking the lies. People like Greta are just being used by the media and the pro pali crowd. I wonder how much she even knows.
I visited Israel in 2019 and I was surprised by how diverse it is, but when you say that to someone going on and on about apartheid, they pretend not to hear you.
Selective outrage is clearly the mode of anti Semitism of this century
exactly.
I hadn't heard the term "selective outrage" before, but it's exactly what's going on in the world these days. What you've said here is what I've been thinking for a long time now, and I thank you for saying it so well.
Excellently written!
While I agree with everything Future of Jewish, you’re talking to people who already are on our side.
Why is the Palestinian message/propaganda so effective and ours not winning over people from the other side? If they don’t have outrage at Yemen or Sudan now how will they ever? We will not convince them by pointing out their hypocrisy.
The current issue of Saphir is about Jewish activism and it’s making me think… hearts and minds.
Brilliantly written
#עםישראלחי
Nailed it, as always
another perfectly written article. spot on.
Antisemitism and hate are only up to half the motivation to be outraged by Israel and Jewish defense and retaliation. The other half (and often more) of motivation and behavior is the millions of years of biological inheritance of having to be Superior, Conquer, Win, Authoritarian, Dominate, (SCWAD). This comparative, competitive and often combatative framework is inbuilt in our biology. Cain killing Able is the first description of this biological inheritance.
Abraham set a framework of fighting and sacrificing male children is no longer necessary, but also against the NEW value of the Sacredness of Human Life, regardless of which race, culture or ideology one had. The Jewish concept of loving your children first, freed them from having to be submissive and obedient, to be creative and contribute to society.
Most of the world still wants to raise their self-esteem, mostly by Supremacy and Conquest. Without a country, (territory), for 2000 years Jews were an easy target, and in terms of numbers and small territory, other competitive cultures still predict an easy victory, and fight for their idea of honor, dignity and justice.
Martin Nash, M.D.
I almost feel sorry for poor Greta (almost). 20 years old and already a "has-been" with no other marketable skills except more yapping. Apparently, climate justice just doesn't pay what it used to pay. Unfortunately, the rent still comes due and there are groceries to buy. Time to make a splash and then set up a "Go Fund Me" page. Meanwhile, perhaps enrolling in the local community college or tech school would be a big help to your survival skills. You go girl and good luck.
You really put your finger on the hypocrisy that's involved in so much of the criticism of Israel. "Selective Outrage Syndrome" is the perfect phrase to describe it. It should become part of our basic vocabulary in current political discourse about Israel and antisemitism.
I read that Jews/israel should stop defending themselves with words but start attacking the lies. People like Greta are just being used by the media and the pro pali crowd. I wonder how much she even knows.
Didshepass4thgrade?
I visited Israel in 2019 and I was surprised by how diverse it is, but when you say that to someone going on and on about apartheid, they pretend not to hear you.
Love it. Shared it with my readers.
Brilliant
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7JdGBpMU2eHTt7uDImxWR3?si=xZHgR-VYR4KcFtlFKT8rzA Matti Friedman and Haviv Gettig Gur talk about the reality of 21st century warfare vs jihadis