New Culture Forum Ayaan Hirsi Ali - The West: Sleepwalking To DISASTER. (The 2024 NCF Smith Lecture)
Dec 2, 2024
Ayaan Hirsi Ali, a prominent defender of Western values, delves into the moral crisis facing the West, asserting the need to revive Christianity's teachings against a backdrop of moral relativism. She discusses Britain's identity struggles amid economic challenges and critiques the failures of multiculturalism, highlighting its societal repercussions. Ali also contrasts nationalism with identity politics, advocating for civic unity to combat fragmentation, and emphasizes the church's role in addressing spiritual emptiness among the youth.
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The Real Disaster
- Britain's current challenges are not insurmountable, as resources and expertise exist to address them.
- The core issue lies in the weakening of collective resolve and a fragmented national identity.
Two Camps
- Two opposing camps are vying for the Western mind: those who champion nationhood and those who advocate for identity politics/diversity.
- These camps differ fundamentally in their views on individual rights, the role of government, and the concept of justice.
Globalism vs. Nationalism
- Globalism and multiculturalism are two sides of the same coin.
- They both prioritize international or group interests over national interests and individual citizenship.