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To: blam
I don't know any Jewish people. But, I had a Jewish doctor once who was quick to point out that 'Jews' (Jewish) was a religion and not a race. So...which is it?

I suspect this study is of Jews of central or eastern European descent and didn't include Ethiopeans, Jews from Arab countries, converted Indians, etc.

One trait (or a handful of traits) in a somewhat inbred lineage does not make a "race". I'm still not convinced the alcoholism thing isn't cultural, though.

20 posted on 09/17/2002 11:01:25 AM PDT by Salman
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To: Salman
I've read that there is some support for the DNA studies and in fact the family name Cohen shows a strong correlation to a 'position' titled Cohen in ancient times that was passed down through the males of the family. (I think I got that correct)
22 posted on 09/17/2002 11:16:23 AM PDT by blam
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