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Why Evil Triumphs - Dennis Prager

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Mar 2, 2025

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Dennis Prager

Dennis Prager, a prominent conservative radio host and PragerU founder, dives into deep moral questions about good and evil. He discusses the decline of Western civilization rooted in Judeo-Christian values and critiques modern secularism's failure to provide moral guidance. Prager reflects on his Orthodox Jewish upbringing, exploring the complexities of confronting evil and the societal implications of inaction. He emphasizes the importance of divine wisdom in shaping ethical standards and the lasting impact of faith on cultural expression and identity.

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Fighting Evil

Those who don't fight evil, often hate those who do.
Dennis Prager realized this when observing reactions to communism and Nazism.

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Lost Moral Framework

The West faces a crisis due to its lost moral framework.
The left has redefined terms, shifting from good vs. evil to other metrics like race or wealth.

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Secularism and Moral Confusion

Secularism's rise correlates with moral confusion and the acceptance of illogical ideas.
Dennis Prager notes that only secular individuals claim "men give birth" demonstrating the abandonment of objective truth.

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Confronting Evil: A Moral Journey

01:58 • 15min

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Exploring the Foundations of Western Civilization

17:26 • 4min

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Faith, Morality, and Cultural Shifts

21:09 • 14min

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Secularism's Impact on Future Conservatism and the Benefits of NMN Supplements

35:23 • 4min

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Faith, Morality, and Jewish Identity

39:14 • 23min

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Exploring Judgment and Cultural Universality

01:02:12 • 2min

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Exploring Jewish Identity and Values in Modern Society

01:04:09 • 4min

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The Moral Crisis of Universities: Wisdom vs. Knowledge

01:08:31 • 4min

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00:00 Introduction

06:30 The People Who Don't Fight Evil Fight Those Who Do Fight Evil

10:49 The West Has Lost Its Moral Framework

16:37 What Is The West And Where Does It Come From?

30:10 What Should We Do About The Decline Of The West?

38:10 A Religious World View Based On Reason Not Faith

50:34 Why Do People Hate Jews?

01:02:42 Why Are Jews Overrepresented In So Many Things?

01:07:31 What's The Thing We're Not Talking About That We Should Be?

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