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Jude · 07-22-2002, 05:50 PM

Hashem tells us that we are His am segula and the am hanivchar (chosen nation). We are called Hashem's firstborn or only child. There are plenty of sources that say that the Jewish people are the purpose of creation. (more on this in thread entitled Goyim).

The question is - how do you handle this in encounters with people who don't take well to this idea. Americans especially are particularly fond of equality and democracy, and look askance at elitist talk. Beating around the bush is not a good idea because it looks like you're evading the issue or are embarrassed by the answer. Answers that say: we are all G-d's creatures with different roles is true, but it avoids saying the truth, that we are the chosen people. So any ideas?

07-22-2002, 05:50 PM	#1
Jude Executive Platinum Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 8,345	We are the Chosen People Hashem tells us that we are His am segula and the am hanivchar (chosen nation). We are called Hashem's firstborn or only child. There are plenty of sources that say that the Jewish people are the purpose of creation. (more on this in thread entitled Goyim). The question is - how do you handle this in encounters with people who don't take well to this idea. Americans especially are particularly fond of equality and democracy, and look askance at elitist talk. Beating around the bush is not a good idea because it looks like you're evading the issue or are embarrassed by the answer. Answers that say: we are all G-d's creatures with different roles is true, but it avoids saying the truth, that we are the chosen people. So any ideas? Last edited by Jude; 03-13-2003 at 11:44 AM.

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