Chosen People, Chosen People

The accusation can be used to justify or create cultural imperialism, racism, and xenophobia (e.g., British Israelism and the Christian Identity Movement claim that white Anglo-Saxons are the "true Biblical chosen people of God," while Black liberation theology holds that blacks are "God's chosen people" Black Theology and Black Power, pp. 139-140 ). But religious Christians and Jews alike respond to such arguments that the chosen status by definition is a humbling one, as it requires responsibility and sacrifice, not simple privilege.

God is seen as impartial. Swami Vivekananda, a Hindu monk who advocated the harmony of all religions, taught that although the concept of "chosen people" is not ultimately true, it is a stage of growth and evolution that many religions must go through before they reach the higher truth of oneness. Vivekananda explained: religions naturally believe in a Personal God who is purely anthropomorphic, who like a great potentate in this world is pleased with some and displeased with others.

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