Quote by Kenneth Robert Livingstone

I do explicitly see Jewish people as a people - not either a religion or an ethnicity but a people.

I do explicitly see Jewish people as a people - not either a

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker views Jewish people as a distinct group, not solely linked to a religious belief or a specific ethnic background, but rather as a collective community. They acknowledge the idea that being Jewish encompasses more than just practicing Judaism or having a specific ethnic origin, emphasizing a broader sense of shared identity and belonging.

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Religion

By Kenneth Robert Livingstone

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