Israel was occupied by foreign forces for some time by the time of the Maccabean Revolt. The revolt only occurred when the occupying forces refused to allow the Jews to practice their religion as they saw fit. The Maccabean Revolt was against religious coercion and didn't target civilians as a means of gaining political leverage. That's why it wasn't terrorism, and that's the difference between the terrorists you mentioned and the Hasmonean brothers who led the revolt. Learn a little history, Daniel.

No, Mr. Foxman, Judah Maccabee deserves better, he was a hero in the struggle for religious hegemony - but certainly not liberty.

Even a D'Bag like Gibson has the right to make a movie, and pretend he's not the D'Bag we know he is. But he spoke his mind in 2006, so at least we know that he's a putz. We no longer have to wonder IF he's a putz.

poorly written non-article, go back to journalism school or go do something else

I would.

"Isn't that a concept of Tshuvah?” That's fine and dandy; however Tshuvah is only for Jews which the old guy is not. Then you write: "Perhaps old Mel is seeing the error of his ways and making an attempt to apologize for his past by making this film?" To that I say "no" and I bet you the main reason he is trying to make this film is because he knows he is all washed out as an actor and no Jewish producer/director will give him the time of day by offering him any gig. Therefore he is attempting to produce, direct and act in his own movie. This is what’s behind this feeble attempt to make amend...that's all.

Judaism, is the native culture, religion and ethnicity of this land