The Winston Marshall Show Yoram Hazony - The Post-War Lies That Changed The West As We Know It
Aug 2, 2025
Yoram Hazony, a prominent political philosopher and author, discusses the unraveling of the post-war liberal consensus rooted in globalism and individual autonomy. He argues that the rise of identity politics and cultural relativism threatens traditional values like family and faith. Hazony critiques the false promises of rationalist liberalism and the current perception of patriotism and religion as threats. The conversation also touches on the necessity of rediscovering the foundations of Western strength amidst a crisis of meaning and the dangers of absolute freedom.
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Post-WWII Shift to Secular Liberalism
- Post-WWII trauma caused Western nations to reject religion and nationalism to prevent future wars.
- This led to a shift toward secular, individual-rights based liberalism that suppressed traditional faith and national identity.
State Neutrality on Religion is New
- Religious tolerance existed before the war but not state neutrality toward religion.
- Neutrality emerged only post-WWII with Supreme Court rulings removing state support for Christianity.
Nationalism and Religion Blamed For Wars
- Post-WWII leaders viewed nationalism and religion as root causes of wars and sought to eliminate them.
- This view drove the rise of global cosmopolitan liberalism aiming to suppress national and religious identities.
