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 Here’s a quote from the Babylonian (Jewish) Talmud:

Sanhedrin 76a. Jews May Steal from non-Jews

Curious, how many Jews believe this? What is the affect on society when one ethnic group believes this behaviour is sanctioned as acceptable in their holy book? 

The Babylonian Talmud is a central text of the Jewish tradition, and it is a compilation of rabbinical discussions, debates, and interpretations of Jewish law and tradition. 
 These are page in a Jewish holy book. Any images stand out to you as unusual for a ‘holy’ book? Curious? 
https://m.primal.net/LTAN.jpg 
 GM. Here’s a quote from the Babylonian (Jewish) Talmud:

Sanhedrin 54b:
A Jew may have sex with a child as long as the child is less than nine years old. 

Was this ‘a thing?’ And if it was, when did it stop, or is it still going? 

Curious, especially in light of the allegations of the rape of Palestinian children in IDF detention centres. 

The Babylonian Talmud is a central text of the Jewish tradition, and it is a compilation of rabbinical discussions, debates, and interpretations of Jewish law and tradition. 
 Here’s a quote from rom the Babylonian (Jewish) Talmud:

Kethuboth 11b:
When a grown-up man has intercourse with a little girl, it is nothing. 

Was this ‘a thing?’ And if it was, when did it stop, or is it still going? 

Curious

The Babylonian Talmud is a central text of the Jewish tradition, and it is a compilation of rabbinical discussions, debates, and interpretations of Jewish law and tradition. 
 From the Jewish Talmud:
Sanhedrin 55b:

A Jew may marry a three year old girl (specifically three years ‘and a day’ old). 

Was this ‘a thing?’ And if it was, when did it stop, or is it still going? 

Curious 

The Babylonian Talmud is a central text of the Jewish tradition, and it is a compilation of rabbinical discussions, debates, and interpretations of Jewish law and tradition.