The Briefing with Albert Mohler Tuesday, May 14, 2024
May 14, 2024
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld sparks controversy at Duke commencement over his views on Israel. The podcast also discusses the US-Israel relationship amidst the Gaza conflict and US Senator Bob Menendez's corruption trial with intriguing defense strategies.
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Media Amplifies Small Protests
- Thirty students walked out of Jerry Seinfeld's Duke commencement, yet media amplified it into a global headline.
- Small, visible protests are staged to maximize press impact and create a false narrative of mass campus support for Palestine.
Seinfeld's Shift From Nothing To Moral Stance
- Jerry Seinfeld built his career on humor that treated life as largely meaningless and mundane.
- His new public defense of Israel contradicts that nihilistic brand and reframes him as taking moral stances.
Nihilism Loses Credibility Under Crisis
- Embracing nihilism leaves one without moral credibility when facing real-world atrocities.
- Seinfeld's pro-Israel stance undermines his earlier public persona and costs him cultural popularity.