What is a Jew

[ICantSpellDawg]

I agree.

As far as the Jewish question is concerned: I think those who define themselves a Jewish even though they don't believe in Judaism do so out of some cultural affinity or false notions of race. My position is these two views are mistaken. I don't believe Jewish status can be coherently defended without reference to belief.

regarding religion, it seems to be people who dont (or refuse to) understand the concept itself that identify without belief. Judaism is a bit tricky, tho

"The English suffix -ism was first used to form a noun of action from a verb, as in baptism, from baptein, a Greek word meaning "to dip". Its usage was later extended to signify systems of belief."

when we say judaISM, you do know what we mean, bmolsson