"Do the Oppressed Have Obligations? On Israel and Palestine" - OaD Ep. 176
Nov 25, 2023
Engage with the intricate debate on whether the oppressed have moral obligations in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Delve into the complex relationship between American evangelicals and their support for Israel, highlighting the paradoxes of Christian Zionism. Explore the nuanced ethics of violence and resistance, drawing on philosophical theories. Also, experience a thought-provoking discussion on historical parallels in social justice movements and the challenging depiction of morality in cinema.
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Christian Zionism's Psychotic Support
- Christian Zionism supports Israel politically but harbors theological antisemitism.
- This creates a twisted, transactional relationship where Israeli Jews are not genuinely loved.
Walzer Challenges Leftist Views
- Michael Walzer critiques leftists who think oppressed people can do no wrong.
- He sees this as a misunderstanding of obligations and unjustifies Hamas's violence.
Decolonial Violence as Unconscious Response
- Decolonial theorists like Fanon see violence not as justified rights but as an affective, unconscious response.
- They reject the colonial legal framework as inadequate to their struggle.