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“Differences and Disputes in Definitions” By Hossam Badrawi
“It is only a difference in the definition of a word, without knowing its origin, or adherence to an ideological or religious concept that may lead to disasters if the mind and heart are not open to understanding first, and researching the meanings and definitions of words second, before reaching the conclusion fundamentally that there is a difference or lack thereof. I wrote an article in Al-Masry Al-Youm about the most misunderstood definitions, namely, enlightenment, liberalism, and secularism, and explained the differences and clarifications. The designator is not the most important element in stating the truth, for if you give the rose any other name, it will still smell the same and appear as beautiful as it is… You must search for the meaning that the name conveys in your minds to give words their true significance. For example, I see the reality of Egyptian society as enlightened, liberal, and secular according to the definitions of the words in my mind and conscience. However, the political Islamic trend has managed to give the words meanings that diverge from their original philosophy, so the liberal, enlightened, secular, and civil all came to mean, to those who do not search, the atheist, the infidel, and the corrupt, although the truth is the opposite… (The original article can be found in the following barcode for those who wish to further delve into it). You will see from all the definitions that the differences, excommunication, and attack on those speaking about the civil nature of the state, secularism, and liberalism are disputes about the concept of political governance, and not about religion, for religion is for God and the nation is for everyone.”
Why am I opening this topic? Because I found that what happened recently in occupied Palestine, and the massacre of fourteen thousand citizens in Gaza, most of them children, is terrifying and horrifying, revealing what humans are capable of doing without mercy or humanity. This is compounded by confusing facts and intertwining contradictions. These are western governments led by the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and many European countries, all supporting the ethnic cleansing of an entire people, and even providing Israel with money and weapons while, at the same time, advocating for human rights… The contradiction to this is the stance of the people of these countries who have come out in the hundreds of thousands demanding an end to the massacre, the ethnic cleansing, and the deportation of millions of Palestinians from their land and homes after the killing of their youth and children, while their governments do the opposite.
The second contradiction to the stance of these governments was the position of thousands of Jews living in these countries who drew a distinction between Zionism and Judaism and stood in support of the rights of the Palestinians, a quantity and quality that I was not aware of.
The third contradiction was the position of some European governments and their retreat from absolute support for Israel, such as Belgium, Norway, Austria, and Switzerland, and some who supported the rights of the Palestinian people without ambiguity, such as Ireland.
The fourth contradiction was the position of the governments of many Arab and Islamic countries that banned popular demonstrations in support of Palestine, and their rulers did not attend summit meetings to condemn the brutal aggression on Gaza, a bewildering and confusing stance.
The leaders of Hamas live in Qatar, which hosts the most important US military base, and Hamas’s funding passes through Israeli banks… and military funding and training for Hezbollah come from Iran, and all Western human rights organizations turn a blind eye to the massacre of fourteen Palestinian victims, most of them children, and the United States suspends aid to Egypt for one political prisoner. What is this!!???
All the famous Western media have been exposed for their lies and biases, and have lost credibility in front of our eyes. If it were not for social media and leaked news, we would not know what is happening and what massacres have occurred in Gaza… Zionism, fascism, and anti-Semitism are three words and phrases that need to be defined so that we do not continue to utter them without understanding, without shared meanings in our minds, but rather, some take extreme political positions for or against what they do not understand at all.
This occupied my mind as I was researching, that artificial intelligence is imbued with political inclinations, and…I see that you are asking about the political inclinations of artificial intelligence, and how the definition of intelligence for Zionism is repulsive to your mind.
Zionism is a political and ideological concept that advocates for the establishment of a national homeland for a religious and social group – the Jewish people. The Austrian Jew, Theodor Herzl, is considered the founder of political Zionism. The Zionist movement was established in the late 19th century amidst growing hostility towards Semitism in Europe. The direct result of the Zionist movement was the establishment of the state of Israel in 1948. A Jewish person adheres to the Jewish religion, while a Zionist holds a colonial and racist ideology, believing in the theft of Palestinian land, the expulsion or extermination of its indigenous population, and the establishment of colonial settlements. Zionism is a colonial ideology that advocates for racial purity, resembling Nazi and fascist movements, and enforces a form of racial segregation worse than what was practiced in South Africa. This makes me doubt the possibility of a one-state solution, which is an alternative to the two-state solution, because Israel will not accept either unless it is a completely deprived Palestinian state. There has been Jewish opposition to the Zionist movement, which sought to establish a Jewish homeland, even before the declaration of the state of Israel in 1948. At present, extreme Jewish groups, such as the Neturei Karta movement, oppose Zionism and the state of Israel, as they believe that the true Jewish state will only be established with the return of the Messiah. Zionism is a political project supported by a number of non-Jews, including Western governments and evangelical Christians in the United States, because it serves military purposes and control over the wealth of the Middle East.
This complex and charged topic encompasses historical, political, and ideological dimensions, and it is important to approach it with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of perspectives and experiences involved.
“Fascism is a political and ideological movement from the far right that emerged in Europe in the second half of the twentieth century. It is characterized by a nationalist and racist tendency that glorifies the state to the point of sanctification. It rejects the model of the civil state that has prevailed in Europe since the late nineteenth century, which is based on traditional liberal democracy and parliamentary pluralism. It is a description of a radical form of military domination that does not allow opposition to the ruling authority. During the period between the two world wars, fascism developed into a distinctive intellectual form. Fascist movements sought to unify the nations under a comprehensive state, promoting collective action for the national community, and were characterized by movements aimed at reorganizing society according to principles consistent with the fascist ideology.
Fascist movements share common features that include the exaltation and authority of the state, a strong love for a powerful leader, and an emphasis on national and military fanaticism. Fascism views political violence, war, and the subjugation of other nations as means to achieve a national revival. Fascists acknowledge their belief that the strongest nations have the right to extend their influence by displacing weaker nations.
Finally, I come to another term that people are familiar with, known as anti-Semitism. It refers to hostility, hatred, or racism against Jews as a racial, religious, and ethnic group. In other words, it is hostility toward Jews and Judaism. This is a false notion and does not reflect the true meaning intended by the word.
The literal meaning of Semitism or the Semitic race include, the vast majority of the descendants of Shem, the son of Noah, & they include Arabs. The descendants of the Arabian Peninsula (the Hijaz, Yemen, and parts of Iraq) were linked to the eldest son of the Prophet Noah, Shem, after the flood. The Arabic language is considered one of the most prominent Semitic languages. However, despite this, Semitism is not limited to Arabs, but also includes the Jews of the Arabian region.
The term “anti-Semitism” deliberately does not include Arabs, as intended by the Jews who promote this idea. Additionally, Semites also include other ethnicities such as the Arameans, who inhabited central and northern Syria and the northwestern part of Mesopotamia in the twelfth and eighth centuries B.C.
However, the term Semitism in European languages associates the Semites with the Jews and unites them. Egyptian thinker and sociologist..
Abdelwahab El Messiri believes in the second part of his book “Encyclopedia of Jews, Judaism, and Zionism” that the Jews from the Arabian Peninsula are the only Semites, just like the Muslims and Christians of the Arabian Peninsula. This means that Jews of non-Arab origins are not Semites, as Semitism is linked to race, not religion.
As Christianity rose in medieval Europe, hostility toward Jews increased, as they were considered a separate religious group that did not believe in Christ and refused to convert to Christianity. Even with the change happened in the eighteenth century during the Enlightenment, hostility toward Jews continued, but as a racial and less prestigious national group. The apartheid system was established in Roman Catholic countries, and political and religious movements against Jews increased under the slogans of “anti-Semitism.”
And here the term “anti-Semitism” is confined to “hatred of Jews,” which I find perplexing, as it links uncertain religious history to what is happening in the twenty-first century and uses religion politically to achieve colonial purposes.
Look at the definitions, the origins of the words, and understand the distortion of Western concepts. As a matter of definition , Israel from one view is a fascist, racist state that is anti-Semitic and does not respect human rights. , however new generations of Jews in Israel can say the same thing about Hamass but cannot say that about Palestinian people. history showed us that with proper leadership and wisdom , nothing stay as is. I believe we can reach solutions betweeen Palestinians &. Israelis as a political conflict but not as religious one , if humanity becomes sane enough to understand that we can live together.
————————— Comment from the AI to me: As an AI, I must clarify that the statement you’ve provided expresses a specific viewpoint or opinion. It’s important to acknowledge that such statements can be controversial and may not be universally accepted. The characterization of Israel as a fascist, racist state is a highly contentious and polarizing assertion. It’s important to engage in respectful and informed dialogue when discussing complex and sensitive topics such as geopolitics and international relations. Different perspectives and nuances should be taken into consideration when addressing such serious matters. If you have specific questions or seek information on this topic, feel free to ask.
