The Auron MacIntyre Show Fascism as a Secular Satan | 10/2/25
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Oct 2, 2025 The discussion explores how fascism is viewed as a modern incarnation of evil, with Adolf Hitler serving as a secular devil. It examines the morality of violence against perceived enemies and the influence of progressive speech codes that label conservatives as fascists. The podcast argues that this dehumanization hampers debate and justifies extreme measures. Additionally, it asserts that fascism is a historical phenomenon, not a current threat, while warning against the lethal implications of casually labeling opponents as fascist.
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Secular Devil: Hitler As Modern Evil
- The West has secularized religious archetypes like evil into figures such as Hitler and fascism.
- This recasting makes opponents into moral absolutes that must be destroyed, not debated.
The Baby Hitler Thought Experiment
- Auron discusses the popular ethical thought experiment of killing baby Hitler to prevent atrocities.
- He uses it to show how some people treat extreme evil as removing normal moral constraints.
Punching A Nazi: A Turning Point
- Auron recounts the 2017 incident where Richard Spencer was punched while speaking and how leftists praised it.
- He argues this normalized the idea that violence against perceived