

What is Suicidal Empathy and Is It Destroying the West?
Jun 27, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Gad Saad, a prominent cultural commentator and author, joins Paul Rahe, a history expert focusing on the Middle East. They delve into the concept of 'suicidal empathy' among Westerners and its implications for cultural identity. Saad warns about the ways foreign migrants may exploit Western values, while Rahe analyzes the Iranian regime's challenges and its history with Israel. Together, they explore the dangers of current immigration policies and the historical context of ongoing Middle Eastern conflicts.
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Suicidal Empathy Weakens West
- Many Westerners have "suicidal empathy" leading to excessive compassion that is perceived as weakness by others.
- Islam is often seen as an underdog, prompting progressive support despite deep cultural clashes.
Islam and Western Values Clash
- Islam is incompatible with Western civilization based on 1,400 years of history.
- Islamic terror attacks have occurred 47,000+ times since 9/11 in nearly 70 countries.
Demography and Cultural Control
- Immigration and demography are used strategically by some Islamic groups to conquer the West.
- Host societies should welcome only those who fully reject values antithetical to Western culture.