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UnseenWorld · 07-20-2002, 09:14 AM

"Race" is one of those terms that seems almost incapable of definition. At least, we can't seem to agree on what it is. There are a wide variety of skin tones among native Africans. In India, people who are clearly of a totally different ethnic heritage can be quite dark skinned. Ditto for Pacific Islands and the natives of Australia. So, race isn't based on skin color.

"Anti-semitism" is used to refer to those who hate Jews, but it isn't a very accurate term, since both Jews and Arabs are "semites" (descendants of Shem, the eldest son of Noah). Right now, the most active anti-Jews, the Palestinian arabs, are semites themselves!

Geneticists will tell you that there is no "race gene" and that race is a social concept, not a genetic one. Overall, there are greater differences between individuals in any supposed race than there are between the average member of any two races.

"Race" is a concept that has to be believed in on the basis of faith.

07-20-2002, 09:14 AM
UnseenWorld Confirmed User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Portland, OR, USA Posts: 5,279	"Race" is one of those terms that seems almost incapable of definition. At least, we can't seem to agree on what it is. There are a wide variety of skin tones among native Africans. In India, people who are clearly of a totally different ethnic heritage can be quite dark skinned. Ditto for Pacific Islands and the natives of Australia. So, race isn't based on skin color. "Anti-semitism" is used to refer to those who hate Jews, but it isn't a very accurate term, since both Jews and Arabs are "semites" (descendants of Shem, the eldest son of Noah). Right now, the most active anti-Jews, the Palestinian arabs, are semites themselves! Geneticists will tell you that there is no "race gene" and that race is a social concept, not a genetic one. Overall, there are greater differences between individuals in any supposed race than there are between the average member of any two races. "Race" is a concept that has to be believed in on the basis of faith. __________________ SIG TOO BIG! Maximum 120x60 button and no more than 3 text lines of DEFAULT SIZE and COLOR. Unless your sig is for a GFY top banner sponsor, then you may use a 624x80 instead of a 120x60.