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The ancient Jews were fighting for independence from Rome and other nations.

I see nothing wrong with that. Neither will you unless you think they should have just kowtowed to what you rightly call their "their superior foreign masters?"

I think we should all rebel against those who would be our masters, which show the Jews as slaves with a master.

As to theology and philosophy, I keep it simple and just see both groups as looking for the best rules and laws to live life by. I do recognize that theists see their Gods as having those best rules and laws but as you can see from secular gains in terms of law, that theology has bested theologies. That is why no theology, save Islam, is trying to get their God's laws as the law of the land.

This is especially good if you consider the homophobia and misogyny that is rampant in theologies.

Regards

DL