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René Girard and the Right (w/ John Ganz)

Know Your Enemy

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The Impact of Christianity on the Concept of Victimhood

Exploring René Girard's ideas, the chapter focuses on Christianity's influence on secular modernity by subverting the victim mechanism in human history. It discusses the paradoxical nature of the innocent victim narrative and how it shapes societal values, leading to a heightened sensitivity towards victims. The conversation also delves into the interplay between Christian tradition and contemporary beliefs in equality, victim advocacy, and the transformative power of religious conversion.

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