re: #155 Obdicut

The only form of government I recognize as valid is a form of democracy, without respect to creed, color, race, or any other attribute. One person, one vote.

I think you are confused - and it’s very understandable. Israel is both a Jewish state & a secular one. There is no “racial purity” demanded in Israel - people of any religion and any race are welcomed there - even into positions of power. One person, one vote, no matter what.

Israel just knows that she has to hold onto her Jewish identity (which I think is the best descriptor) so she can continue to be a haven for Jews the world over. Rather like Judaism itself among religions, Israel is unique among the nations.

As far as Israel being a theocracy, she is no more that than the US - with it’s official Xian holidays (everyone see the tree go up this week?).