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An Israeli man attacked an Israeli woman with an axe in Jerusalem on Wednesday, mistakenly believing she was Christian, Anadolu reported yesterday, citing Israel’s Channel 13.

According to the media reports, police suspect that the attack, which took place in Jerusalem’s Old City, was motivated by “hatred of Christians”.

Eyewitnesses told the channel that the suspect shouted “Christian” at the victim before violently attacking her inside her home, leaving her with severe injuries. The suspect then fled the scene.

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Controversial take for some probably, but these are probably the same people that think Islam is a violent extremist religion.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 days ago

Shoulderoforion got you covered.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 5 days ago

Well, that's a step in the right direction. Get all the religious crazies to attack their own.

[–] phoenixz 8 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Aaahhh the good and happiness that religions add to this world

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

If only doctors could treat it as the mental illness it really is.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 5 days ago (1 children)

With all the trouble Americans have caused the world, I can't wait for you to advocate treating Americans as a mental illness, as well

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 days ago (1 children)

That means you logic made no sense, as well.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

You can choose whether you practice religion or take it literally, but you can't choose where your from or easily move to a different place. So no, your logic is dumb but I'm guessing you know that.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Most people are born into their religion, so they didn't choose it either. It's also not easy to change your religion when everyone around you and your culture is based around that religion. So your logic is simply based on dumb ignorance of the world.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 2 days ago

They are very different still. Being an American in itself has no affiliation with who is currently elected. It doesn't mean you subscribe to the narratives of the current political party, or that you have participated in wrongdoings by other people throughout history. It is just something you are.

Being born into a religion though is something you actually do. It is a practice & involves actions, which are usually associated with mental illness. If you practiced the same tenants of Christianity but instead talked to Fred who is an imaginary being living in the sky who told you to do things, you'd likely be diagnosed with a mental disorder.