Interesting comment on Jews

Submitted by Debanjan Banerjee (India), Aug 18, 2009 at 09:00

Dr. Pipes,

You have made the following comment.

Jews are adherents of a faith, not a political movement. When speaking of politics, talk about the pro-Israel community or Zionists, but not about Jews.

It is an interesting one. I would love to know your views on whether on whether by the word Jew we mean a religious community or an ethnic community. I am asking this question because I have come into correspondence with some Israelis who call Jews an ethnic community and not a religious one.

I would love to have your views on this one.

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