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Blasphemy Quote by Martin Luther

“If we wish to wash our hands of the Jews blasphemy and not share in their guilt, we have to part company with them. They must be driven from our country.” quote by Martin Luther
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“If we wish to wash our hands of the Jews blasphemy and not share in their guilt, we have to part company with them. They must be driven from our country.”

Martin Luther

About This Quote

The speaker argues for expelling Jews to avoid shared guilt, reflecting extremist anti‑Jewish sentiment and calls for segregation.

In simple terms: Calls for Jews to be expelled to avoid guilt.

Key Takeaway

Reject hateful ideologies and promote tolerance.

Themes

religion bigotry ethics

Mood

condemnatory serious

Type

historical ethical

When to use this quote

  • human rights education
  • interfaith dialogue

Key Concepts

historical anti‑Semitism political rhetoric

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do scapegoating narratives persist?
  • How can societies counter hate speech?
A Different Perspective

Such views are morally reprehensible and historically dangerous.

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