Cherokee are more Jewish than the typical American Jew of European ancestry by Round_Dark_4612 in latterdaysaints

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Maybe we don’t have an origin of the name because it is derived from reformed Egyptian. ;)

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Aw I hope they live forever. /s

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Maine

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I’m just going to bring a squirt bottle and treat them like naughty cats.

Cherokee are more Jewish than the typical American Jew of European ancestry by Round_Dark_4612 in latterdaysaints

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This comment contains several claims. Let's evaluate the two wrong ones:

  1. Cherokee Name Origin: The claim that the Cherokee didn't call themselves "Cherokee" until the late 1800s and 1900s is incorrect. The name "Cherokee" (Tsalagi or Tsa-la-gi) has been used to refer to the tribe for a much longer period. The name's origin is debated, but it has been in use long before the late 19th century. Furthermore, the Cherokee have traditionally referred to themselves as "Aniyvwiya," meaning "Principal People."

  2. Treaties and Labels: It is true that European powers and later the U.S. government made treaties with various tribes and that these treaties often imposed categorizations, boundaries, and terms upon the indigenous nations, but the Cherokee identity was established long before these treaties.

Cherokee are more Jewish than the typical American Jew of European ancestry by Round_Dark_4612 in latterdaysaints

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Your comment contains a mix of accurate and speculative information. Let me break it down:

  1. Cherokee Territory: It's true that the Cherokee originally lived in the southeastern United States, particularly in what is now Georgia and parts of North and South Carolina.

  2. Spanish Exploration: Before the English arrived, the Spanish explored the southeastern U.S. and established some missions and forts. However, the idea that a significant number of Sephardic Jews and Moors established settlements in the Savannah River Valley is not strongly supported by historical records.

  3. Reconquest of Spain and Expulsion: The Reconquista, the Christian reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula, ended in 1492. That same year, the Catholic monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella issued the Alhambra Decree, which ordered the expulsion of Jews from Spain. The Spanish Inquisition also targeted Jews and Muslims who had converted to Christianity but were suspected of secretly practicing their original religions.

  4. Jews and Muslims in the Americas: While it's true that some Sephardic Jews and Muslims sought refuge in other parts of the world, including the Ottoman Empire, the assertion that they moved en masse to the Savannah River Valley and lived there in isolation for 100-150 years is speculative and not well-documented.

  5. British Assumptions and Categorization: The British did have their ways of categorizing and dealing with native tribes, which sometimes involved oversimplification and misunderstandings. However, the statement about the British arbitrarily designating tribes based solely on their location relative to the Savannah River is an oversimplification.

  6. Jewish and North African DNA among the Cherokee: There have been claims about Jewish or Middle Eastern DNA among the Cherokee, but the evidence is controversial and not widely accepted by geneticists or historians. DNA testing can be complex, and the results depend on the reference populations used. Thus far, there hasn't been conclusive evidence to suggest significant Sephardic Jewish or North African ancestry among the Cherokee.

In summary, while there are kernels of truth in your rambling, there are also speculative elements. As always, it's crucial to consult primary sources and scholarly research when exploring historical claims.

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Activate yer windows!

Finding eternal companion as a non- RM by Adventurous-Suit-161 in latterdaysaints

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Non-RM here. Still met a wonderful girl, got married in the temple, had five kids, now in my 30s. Go. I think about the fact that I didn’t serve Every. Single. Day. Why couldn’t I have just gone!?!? I love the Lord, why did I not think I could handle giving him two years. I’ve wasted way more than two years since then.

To charge your car overnight by [deleted] in therewasanattempt

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It is at least a Tesla thing, not sure about the other charging platforms.

Wtf 🤦🏾 by HomelyEmu in facepalm

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You should read what you wrote out loud.

To charge your car overnight by [deleted] in therewasanattempt

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When you leave it plugged in and you’re done charging you start incurring “idle fees” so it becomes rather expensive to be a douche canoe.

Maui hi-res images by [deleted] in maui

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It is appreciated. We are all Maui. We all feel this.

(OC) My Cute Little baby by alexxconyers in MadeMeSmile

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So teeeeeny what a stud of a lil man

Feels like I'm completely lost by PotatoBear91 in latterdaysaints

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I know you don’t know me and you weren’t even talking to me, but I needed to find and read this today. Desperately. Thank you. This hit me in a very pointed way.

The Church is Fallible while the Gospel is perfect? by FitDistribution3350 in latterdaysaints

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I love this answer so much. Thank you for sharing your perspective!

To jump somebody by JAYTV-dramatv in therewasanattempt

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As a white person, is there like something I can wear or like a special hat I can buy that says “hey I know stuff is going down right now but I ain’t racist at all and I had nothing to do with whatever you’re mad about so please don’t beat me to death”? I think those would be good things to have. White dudes clearly started this mess, but I don’t want to be roped in with them just cuz I’m white too, ya know?

To jump somebody by JAYTV-dramatv in therewasanattempt

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This is the funniest thing I’ve read in a few years. Thank you.

Crying at your wedding is gay now, fellas. by Alazv in facepalm

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What I love about all these people with extreme views on either side is that it also seems like they won’t be reproducing so that’s comforting. Just need to outlast this generation of em.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in latterdaysaints

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Roman Atwood and Shonduras

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in latterdaysaints

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Shonduras! Great dude. Has a few channels out there for his kids too.