The Holocaust happened, partly, because no one believed it could have happened. Even Jews, who had suffered centuries of overt antisemitism in Europe and hundreds of European slaughters of Jews just could not believe that The Nazis were capable of attempting to exterminate Jews as a people.
Millions of Jews packed their bags and boarded trains, refusing to believe that they were being taken to their deaths.
"Never Again" means remembering The Holocaust and knowing that, even in a so-called civilized country, it can happen again.
Remembering what happened in the past is a big step to preventing it from happening in the future.
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Thanks ... I was aware of the general meaning and how it has shifted at times in the Jewish Community between "Never Again" and "Never Forget".
I was also under the impression that they addressed it personally, not only as a reminder, but as a reason to approach the issue from a personal position.
Jews were responsible for remembering and reminding others.
Jews hunted down their oppressors and tried to bring them to justice.
Jew carved Israel out of the Holy Lands as their own and are committed to providing for their safety.
I am not saying that they do not get assistance from others ...
I just wanted to know if they look to others before they look within themselves.
I may just have everything messed up and it doesn't mean anything at all, outside of the widely accepted broader context ...
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Thanks ... I was aware of the general meaning and how it has shifted at times in the Jewish Community between "Never Again" and "Never Forget".
I was also under the impression that they addressed it personally, not only as a reminder, but as a reason to approach the issue from a personal position.
Jews were responsible for remembering and reminding others.
Jews hunted down their oppressors and tried to bring them to justice.
Jew carved Israel out of the Holy Lands as their own and are committed to providing for their safety.
I am not saying that they do not get assistance from others ...
I just wanted to know if they look to others before they look within themselves.
I may just have everything messed up and it doesn't mean anything at all, outside of the widely accepted broader context ...
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