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ironmarlin1 said:Just keep in mind that over there, even hardcore atheists like myself get labeled as Muslims. 🤷
I don't see how equating Zionism to fascism or antisemitism makes any sense. It’s like getting a participation trophy for claiming nationalists in this part of the country were prone to fascism. Both are exclusive ideologies that breed hatred toward anyone who doesn't belong to the "tribe" or isn't considered a "patriot." Just because someone criticizes nationalism doesn't mean they hate Americans, and similarly, criticizing Zionism isn't the same thing as being antisemitic. You and a handful of clones seem determined to conflate the two just to shut down any actual criticism of Israeli policy.
Maybe try educating yourself a little. Pick up a basic textbook.
1. Nationalism is just a sense of belonging to your nation. It means valuing your customs, your culture, and loving the country you belong to.
2. Chauvinism—that’s pure hatred toward people from other nations. It was actually named after a French soldier named Chauvin back during the era of Napoleon.
3. Zionism emerged in the 19th century. It takes its name from Mount Zion, where the Jerusalem Temple stood. It started as a legitimate desire by the Jewish people to have their own state.
The two things aren't related at all. One is your personal opinion; the other is reality. Zionism isn't condemned anywhere in the world, except perhaps in certain leftist circles.
On the flip side, atheist ideology is condemned across the civilized world. Under the guise of atheism and communist ideology, horrific crimes were committed against innocent populations—crimes that almost rival fascism itself. The only difference is they were carried out under the star and hammer and sickle.