heretics. 511. The UN is a ‘Sick Joke’ & the West Has A DEATH Wish - Mel Phillips
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Feb 17, 2025 Mel Phillips, author of "The Builder's Stone," dives into the decline of Western civilization and the need for traditional values. He critiques the ineffectiveness of the United Nations and explores the corrosive effects of moral relativism. The conversation highlights how groupthink stifles critical discourse and warns against the sexualization of youth in parenting. Phillips also examines the political narratives surrounding terrorism and immigration, advocating for a return to core principles in the face of contemporary challenges.
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West's Self-Destruction
- The West's intelligentsia has been dismantling its core institutions and values.
- This self-destruction stems from a belief that the West is inherently flawed due to colonialism, racism, and exploitation.
Erosion of Reason
- A rights-based culture without objective truth leads to the collapse of reason and rationality.
- This makes society vulnerable to lies and erodes the ability to distinguish between truth and falsehood.
Double Standard at The Guardian
- Mel Phillips recounts her experience at The Guardian in 1982, questioning the double standard in coverage of Israeli actions versus atrocities committed by President Assad.
- Her colleagues admitted to the double standard, claiming it stemmed from different cultural expectations of human rights.