
#338 — The Sin of Moral Equivalence
Making Sense with Sam Harris
Acknowledging Cultural Attitudes Towards Violence and Human Life. Jihadists vs. West
In this engaging and concise summary, the author emphasizes the importance of winning the war of ideas against jihadists and dispelling moral equivalence between Israel and its enemies. They highlight that regardless of one's beliefs regarding the origins of the conflict, it is crucial to acknowledge that there are people and cultures with vastly different attitudes towards violence and the value of human life. Some rejoice in the massacre of innocent civilians, while others strive to avoid harming them and hold their own soldiers accountable when they violate this norm of combat.
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