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Because over 6,000,000 people were killed just because of their heritage. With the possible exception of the actions of Sadam in Iraq, it was the worst form of racism ever imagined. And to make it worse, it was tolerated by an entire nation of people who had somehow been convinced that it was an acceptable thing to do.
Hate and intolerance can lead to genocide. The message is for us all to learn to get along, yet the hate and intolerance are still in existence in the Middle East, in the streets of Europe and the far east, and here, in the United States. In the Middle East, Arabs want to drive the Jews into the sea and have vowed that they will never allow peace in the middle east until every Jew is dead. In Europe, there are places where Indian and Pakistani residents are not safe because of the hatred. In Japan it is entirely acceptable to take advantage of anyone who is less than full-blooded Japanese. In the United States it's common for some blacks to hate whites and claim that it's "Just", because of everything that happened to them in the past. It's common for some whites to hate blacks because of some imagined flaw.
We have not forgotten the lesson that should have been learned during the Holocaust. It isn't ok to hate anyone based on the color of their skin or where they go to worship.
What else can I help you with?
What is some impacts of the Holocaust?
A huge event like the holocaust is not easily forgotten, and by remembering this horrific event we learn to not repeat it. Even though there is still genocide occurring to this day...
What are good questions to ask a Holocaust survivor?
ask them their point of view on the subject if they are comfortable talking about it ___ Be very tactful and inform yourself thoroughly about the Holocaust before meeting a survivor.
How were the Holocaust prisoners stripped of their dignity?
Being stripped of their clothing and shorn of their hair was a common starting point.
How can the stories of Holocaust survivors and those who eventually freed them help to stop another Holocaust from happening?
The problem is whether the perpetrators are willing to recognize another holocaust as it is forming and occurring. For example, many people point out that the 50 million abortions (just in the U.S.) qualifies as another holocaust. But the perceived benefit (casual sex without responsibility) is so seductive and addictive that the perpetrators would not seriously consider its status as a holocaust.
Was the Holocaust before the Middle Ages?
Kept captive and forced to work. Slavery was part of the Holocaust, but the Holocaust was not part of slavery. Slavery has been around for thousands of years, it has been part of most cultures, and all of the larger ones. The Holocaust lasted only a few years and affected only Europe and only a few generations.
What do Jews do to remember the Holocaust?
Those who have memories of the Holocaust have no trouble and need no help in remembering.
How could you stop the holocaust in the future?
Remembering the one caused by Hitler
What is the turning point in history for the hidden children in the holocaust?
no doubt, the end of the Holocaust.
How does Elie Wiesel state that we can keep the holocaust from happening again?
Elie Wiesel, like everyone else who knows about the Holocaust, knows the only way to prevent it from happening again is by remembering. This can be as easy as not being a bystander, and just remembering how many people died. *note* Similar holocausts have happened since, such as Rwanda.
The Holocaust Memorial Museum is dedicated to remembering the millions of Jews and other minorities who perished at the hands of the Nazis inWorld war 2 Where is This museum located?
The US Holocaust Memorial Museum is in Washington DC.
How did the point of the holocaust end?
It didn't, the point just became moot.
What effect remembering the atrocities experienced by the Jews had on us in the holocaust?
To remember what effect it had on 'us' is less important than what effect it had on those who experienced it.
What was the turning point of World War 2 that helped end the Holocaust?
None of the turning-points "helped the Holocaust". In Europe the Battle of Stalingrad (1942-43) is regarded as a key turning point, but the Holocaust continued ...
What is some impacts of the Holocaust?
A huge event like the holocaust is not easily forgotten, and by remembering this horrific event we learn to not repeat it. Even though there is still genocide occurring to this day...
Why forgetting the Holocaust is such an important concern for Wiesel?
Elie Wiesel, a Holocaust survivor and activist, emphasized the importance of remembering the Holocaust to honor the victims, educate future generations about the dangers of hatred and bigotry, and ensure that such atrocities are never repeated. He believed that forgetting the Holocaust would be a betrayal of those who suffered and died, and a missed opportunity to learn from history.
How can we make a difference in today's society realating to the Holocaust?
By remembering those who were lost and facing up to those who deny the existence of such an historical event. Never Again.
What was the point of establishing Israel?
To make a homeland for the Jews after the Holocaust. == ==
