Q&A: 2 Questions
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2 Questions
Question
1) “A religious person who says that if an Arab converts, he will accept him like a Jew is not racist. By the definition of racism, that is impossible. He may have prejudices, but he is not racist.” Do you agree with that quote?
2) A proposal was raised to give Haredim who leave religion an “absorption basket” from the state, like new immigrants receive, in order to help them adjust to their new lives. What do you think?
Answer
- Correct. But nowadays racism is used to mean discrimination of any kind, not only on the basis of race. How is race different from any other parameter?
2. In my opinion they absolutely must be supported. Whether that means an absorption basket or something else is a technical discussion. The state is failing in its duty toward them. I am undecided whether it would be appropriate to stop funding Haredi education entirely.