Quote Originally Posted by Evil_Maniac From Mars
And I do not believe a Jewish race exists. I believe races exist that have a mainly Jewish religion, which is true enough, but I don't think Jews are a race, simply enough. I hold them in the same esteem as I hold any other religion.

Good for you, but there are many Jews who would disagree with you. Many Jews believe themselves as the sole decendants of Shem and the house of Judah. I myself am not sure I believe this as so many lines have gotten crossed along the way, but it is very sensitive and important to some. And to some, it is a source of hate. For that reason it is important to reconginize it.