The Jewish Impact on Civilization

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Conclusion:  What Does it Mean to Be a Jew?

It is amazing that this tiny nation, the Jewish People,wp07t10g.jpg (276110 bytes) should have survived at all. Yet, it has not only survived, but has had the most profound impact on civilization. The six pillars of the universal vision of a perfect world come from the Jewish People. The world was a radically different place, ethically and morally, thousands and even hundreds of years ago. The cornerstone of the utopian vision that mankind has overwhelmingly accepted, comes from the Jewish people.

 

JEWISH PRIDE

Today many wp07t20c.jpg (255068 bytes)Jews think that Judaism is irrelevant.

Just look at what the Jews have given to the world! Today Jews need to realize that they have much to be proud of. Pride is not arrogance. Pride is justifiable self-respect. The power of Judaism to impact the world with values that comprise the bedrock of civilization should be a source of Jewish Pride.

 

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

But pride in the past is not enough. It is not yet a perfect world and there is still much to be done. Judaism teaches us that you don't have to be a Moses or the Messiah to make a difference. Every person is unique; we all have our own special way of making the world a better place.

There was once a poster of a homely,wp07t31a.jpg (91662 bytes) little boy. Underneath the picture was written: "I know I'm not junk, because G-d doesn't make junk." None of us are simply tourists on this planet. Everyone plays an active role.

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How Ethical Monotheism Changed the World:

Polytheism

Abraham

In the Image of G-d

Ethical Monotheism

Spread of Monotheism

 

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