the chosen people...

Zev commented on an earlier blog post>:

You have a poor understanding of religion and the notion of a "chosen people" in Judaism. I did not expect better, but it is disheartening that so many feel the way you do without bothering to learn more about what they condemn.

That's a valid comment Zev, so I thought I'd make the issue a new blog item:

I notice Zev didn't leave any comments in my article titled "Understanding Zionism Pt1" in which I use quotes from Jewish writers referring to the "chosen people" issue.

Perhaps Zev's disappointment regarding any ignorance on my part should be taken up with them, and maybe they can give him answers. If after familiarising himself with the works of these writers Zev (or anyone else) would like to publish a brief article in this blog (perhaps with links back to other sources) refuting these writers' statements, I would have no problem with that. After all, I do want this blog to be interactive and open.

So you've now got three ways to interact: Comments (public), email (private), and now also the opportunity to submit your own articles (via email) to this blog.

So go for it, people, give your views on how the "chosen people" issue should be seen.