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The Israel Test: Why the World's Most Besieged State is a Beacon of Freedom and Hope for the World Economy
The Israel Test Why the World's Most Besieged State is a Beacon of Freedom and Hope for the World Economy Author:George Gilder In this book, George Gilder claims that the reason there is such hatred and crticism of the current state of Israel is because these critics are envious of Israel?s sudden rise as a world power. This, he claims, is an inherent quality of Judaism, which, “perhaps more than any other religion, favors capitalist activity and provides a rigorous mor... more »al framework for it.? Those who currently hate Israel?s economy, such as surrounding countries in the Middle East and Western European nations that are facing socialist decline, have failed the “Israel Test? because they seek to tear down this country?s success, and America?s ability and desire to defend Israel will define our future survival as a nation: “If Israel is destroyed,? he says, “capitalist Europe will likely die as well, and America, as the epitome of productive and creative capitalism spurred by Jews, will be in jeopardy.?« less