Ironically, exceptionalism drove Nazism and now neo-Nazism. Neither the American or Israeli elite seems to draw the parallel. Of course, all religious people believe that God is on their side, but just maybe thinking that one enjoys the supremely exceptional status of God's chosen is the ultimate in hubris? When both country's join in this belief, albeit it on different grounds, it appears that an ancient Greek tragedy is in the making for them.
Our two nations are headed for doom, driven by the power of the Zionist right and a conviction we can do no wrong
BTW, it is unusual for a publication to take this tack at the risk of the charge of anti-semitism, in that any criticism of IsraelI policy or behavior gets that spin.
What ties the U.S. and Israel together? Our arrogant, doomed mythology of exceptionalism
Doug Neiss
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Funny that the US does so much that's contrary and makes a mockery of the Bible and then expects to go unpunished? But otoh, "I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you" so individual US Christians can expect to be blessed for respecting God's choice regardless of US policy.
As for Zionists, I don't think they even believe in the God of the Bible, do they? And even if they do, to be chosen by God is to be called to a very high standard and chastised severely for disobedience, e.g. the Babylonian Captivity.
Top ultra-Orthodox rabbi says Arabs will be better coalition partners than Israeli left
A senior Haredi rabbi has reportedly given his backing to a potential Israeli government alliance with the United Arab List party, which has now become a potential kingmaker after Israel's inconclusive election this March.
Chaim Kanievsky, who is considered a leading authority in the Jewish Orthodox community, gave an affirmative answer when asked by Israeli outlet News 12 about the possibility of the Israeli right forming a coalition with Israeli Arab parties.
The 93-year-old cleric and spiritual leader of the United Torah Judaism party pointed out that the ultra-Orthodox and Arab communities were alike in many ways.
Arab parties were more likely to find common ground with religious Israelis on issues such as secularization and family values, which would make them a better ally in "preserving the Jewish tradition" than the country's left-wing political forces, Kanievsky reportedly said.
source: Top ultra-Orthodox rabbi says Arabs will be better coalition partners than Israeli left
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