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Glenn Beck Eats Crow Over Judaism Comments [VIDEO]

Feb 24, 2011 – 4:14 PM
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Steven Hoffer

Steven Hoffer Contributor

It could be "one of the worst analogies of all time."

That's how Glenn Beck feels about his recent comparison between Reform Judaism and "radicalized Islam," which he apologized for during his radio show today.

The Fox News personality made the assertion on his Tuesday radio program, stating that Reform rabbis are "generally political in nature," almost like "radicalized Islam in a way."

Beck's statement, which he made clear did not refer to terror, generated immediate response from several Jewish groups including the Anti-Defamation League, which issued a statement calling Beck's comment "bigoted ignorance."

"I was wrong on this," Beck said. "I also apologize for it. ... I've always told you to do your own homework. and in this case I didn't do enough homework.

Here is video of Beck offering his apology:




And here are the original comments:


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