The fallacy of exceptionalism

America, Israel and some other places claim that they we “chosen” or somehow preferred by God, and when you mix this kind of statement with religion things fast gets out off a slippery slope! 

As one knows, religion can significantly influence the concept of a country's exceptionalism in many ways. 

The biggest one is the divine mandate, as some religions believe that a particular nation or people have been chosen by its God for a special purpose or mission. This belief will reinforce the idea of exceptionalism, as it suggests that the nation is inherently superior or unique. That’s clearly the case with the US and Israel. 

Sure, religion also plays a central role in shaping a nation's cultural identity. By defining shared values, beliefs, and traditions, it contributes to a sense of national unity and purpose, linked to exceptionalism. Historical narratives false or imaginary come to explain a nation's understanding of its unique past and place in the world.

A religion can also exert a significant influence on a nation's political and social institutions. If it’s closely associated with the state (Judaism or Islam), it will reinforce the idea of national exceptionalism. 

 

Now, when God looks from space at our small blue planet, it become really tough for her to pick a spot she'd like more than another!