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| − | The '''Anti-Defamation League''' ('''ADL''') is a [[Jewish]] organization dedicated to fighting [[anti-Semitism]] and defending the state of [[Israel]]. They also fight against many other forms discrimination, | + | The '''Anti-Defamation League''' ('''ADL''') is a [[Jewish]] organization dedicated to fighting [[anti-Semitism]] and defending the state of [[Israel]]. They also fight against many other forms discrimination, and monitor extremist groups and their rhetoric with regard to the immigration debate. Their stance on prayer in secular schools is that it is "unconstitutional." |
Their mission is to: {{cquote|"The immediate object of the League is to stop, by appeals to reason and conscience and, if necessary, by appeals to law, the defamation of the Jewish people. Its ultimate purpose is to secure justice and fair treatment to all citizens alike and to put an end forever to unjust and unfair discrimination against and ridicule of any sect or body of citizens."}} | Their mission is to: {{cquote|"The immediate object of the League is to stop, by appeals to reason and conscience and, if necessary, by appeals to law, the defamation of the Jewish people. Its ultimate purpose is to secure justice and fair treatment to all citizens alike and to put an end forever to unjust and unfair discrimination against and ridicule of any sect or body of citizens."}} | ||
Revision as of 23:30, January 20, 2008
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) is a Jewish organization dedicated to fighting anti-Semitism and defending the state of Israel. They also fight against many other forms discrimination, and monitor extremist groups and their rhetoric with regard to the immigration debate. Their stance on prayer in secular schools is that it is "unconstitutional."
Their mission is to:
| “ | "The immediate object of the League is to stop, by appeals to reason and conscience and, if necessary, by appeals to law, the defamation of the Jewish people. Its ultimate purpose is to secure justice and fair treatment to all citizens alike and to put an end forever to unjust and unfair discrimination against and ridicule of any sect or body of citizens." | ” |