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A Theological Confrontation Between Good and Evil
Western leaders often describe their opponents as irrational ideologues while relying on mythic and apocalyptic language themselves.
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Episode 13
About this episode
Western politicians frequently portray rival countries as ideological, religious or even apocalyptic actors. This framing makes independence appear irrational and helps prepare public opinion for coercion or war.
Recent rhetoric and symbolism used by American and Israeli leaders reveal an uncomfortable contradiction. The very mythic language once attributed to others is increasingly visible in their own speeches and actions. This episode examines how a political conflict is being recast as a theological struggle between good and evil.
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