The Counsel of Trent #946 - Holocaust Denial Is Getting Out Of Hand
Oct 9, 2024
The podcast dives deep into the alarming rise of Holocaust denial online. It emphasizes the moral obligation to uphold historical truth against denialism. The discussion contrasts denial tactics with overwhelming evidence from the Nazis themselves, highlighting the dangers of distorting history. Public figures who minimize the Holocaust are critiqued for their impact on historical accuracy. Ultimately, the conversation calls for honoring the heroes of history and standing against genocide denial to prevent the repetition of such atrocities.
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Why Holocaust Denial Is Harmful
- Holocaust denial wrongfully victimizes survivors and downplays atrocities.
- It idolizes perpetrators and encourages future genocides through dehumanization.
Overwhelming Evidence Supports Holocaust History
- Evidence from Nazi records, speeches, photos, and testimonies prove systematic Jewish genocide.
- Even Holocaust deniers acknowledge severe persecution though they misrepresent facts.
Banality of Evil in Holocaust
- Nazis were ordinary bureaucrats, not fanatics, who carried out genocide systematically.
- Holocaust’s horror lies in normal people committing great evil through orders.