I am a determinist. As such, I do not believe in free will. The Jews believe in free will. They believe that man shapes his own life. I reject that doctrine philosophically. In that respect I am not a Jew.

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In this quote, the speaker identifies themselves as a determinist and expresses their disbelief in the concept of free will. They point out the contrasting belief held by Judaism, stating that Jews hold the belief that individuals have the ability to shape their own lives through free will. The speaker distances themselves from this belief, stating their disagreement with it on philosophical grounds and making it clear that they do not identify as a Jew in this particular aspect.

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