A Quote by Emil Fackenheim

For Christians, the first priority may be theological self-understanding. For Jews it is, and after Auschwitz must be, simple safety for their children. In pursuit of this goal, Jews seek - are morally required to seek - independence of other people's charity. They therefore seek safety - are morally required to seek it - through the existence of a Jewish state. Except among the theologically or humanly perverse, Zionism - the commitment to the safety and genuine sovereignty of the State of Israel - is not negotiable.

Emil Fackenheim

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Emil Fackenheim
Philosopher
June 22, 1916 - September 18, 2003

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John Smith

The advice I give to all adventurers is to seek a place where they may sleep in safety.

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