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Adam Kirsch on Settler Colonialism

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Zionism: A Mirror of Inner Conflict

Settler colonialist ideology often overlooks the historical and present realities of the cultures it targets, suggesting that such ideologies reflect more about the West's own moral struggles than about the cultures involved. This posits that Zionism and Israel serve as collateral damage in internal conflicts among American Protestant factions, rather than as a focal point for external criticism. Contemporary reactions to Israeli actions, particularly around events like the Gaza war, are less about Israel itself and more about Western societies grappling with their historical feelings of sin and moral accountability. This dynamic mirrors historical patterns where Christian societies projected their internal moral debates onto Jews and Judaism, shaping perceptions and critiques rather than addressing underlying issues directly.

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