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#340 — The Bright Line Between Good and Evil

Making Sense with Sam Harris

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Moral Complexities in Conflict

This chapter examines the ethical dilemmas faced by feminist organizations that support groups like Hamas, often neglecting the suffering of women in those regions. It critiques Western identitarian politics and highlights the manipulative tactics of Hamas in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict while advocating for a clearer moral distinction between adversaries. The chapter further explores the troubling cultural attitudes towards violence and the necessity of addressing jihadism for long-term peace efforts.

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