The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast 372. The Fight Against Worldwide Child Slavery & the Sex Trade | Jim Caviezel and Tim Ballard
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Jul 3, 2023 In this discussion, actor Jim Caviezel, known for his portrayal of Jesus in 'The Passion of the Christ,' teams up with Tim Ballard, founder of Operation Underground Railroad, to tackle the harsh realities of child trafficking. They unveil the intense psychological factors behind pedophilia, sharing stark statistics and personal stories. The conversation touches on maintaining faith amidst darkness and the duality of good and evil. They also emphasize the urgent need for awareness and action to combat child exploitation worldwide.
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The Reality of Child Trafficking
- Tim Ballard worked undercover for Homeland Security investigating child crimes, witnessing firsthand the horrors of child trafficking.
- The US is a major consumer of child exploitation material, highlighting a serious problem needing attention.
Criticisms and Misinformation
- Operation Underground Railroad (OUR) faced criticism, including accusations of promoting conspiracy theories, which Tim Ballard refutes.
- A partnership with American Airlines fell through due to a PR firm's error, exploited by media outlets critical of OUR.
Criticisms and Misinformation
- A Slate article criticized an OUR raid, claiming it traumatized children, while ignoring the positive outcomes.
- Ann Gallagher criticized OUR's methods, but lacked firsthand experience with their operations, raising questions about her credibility.
