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Re: "Jewish" surnames?
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And, as you said, as a language, Jewish is not one; nor is it a nationality. To ask me my nationality--where is my family from--and expect Jewish rather than German as an answer is prejudiced. I don't expect "Christian" if I hear an unusual name and ask a person where he's from.
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That is why we no longer refer to one's Christian name. Afraid to offend someone.
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