The value of history is frequently more than people place in it. There is the trite saying that “those whom do not know their history are doomed to repeat it,” which is not always true but is so often true that the saying seems to stick around. Sayings about history aren’t what I want to talk about today; I want to talk about Holocaust Denial.
Holocaust Denial is the denial that the holocaust ever happened, was as bad as it was or that certain groups were targeted. This exists globally and is a crime in some countries, Germany, Israel and the UK to name a few. Those that deny the Holocaust will say that evidence is an elaborate hoax perpetuated by the Jews, the West or enemies of Islam. The conspirator of choice is usually regional. In the Middle-east it tends to be the West and/or enemies of Islam and in the West it tends to be the Jews. Since, in the mind of the denier, it is all an elaborate hoax any evidence that is contrary is a part of the conspiracy so they can maintain their position no matter the evidence. I think of Holocaust Denial as a mental disorder in which no amount of treatment will fix. People need to be aware of these people before they meet them or else they may succumb to the disorder. Early education is important in stopping the spread of this disorder, make sure everyone you know is aware of the facts now rather than tolerate the spread of this disease.
For everyone that doesn’t deny the Holocaust, today is International Holocaust Remembrance Day, it’s the perfect catalyst to bring up the facts.
Would you like to learn more?
http://www.un.org/en/holocaustremembrance/index.shtml
Holocaust Denial is the denial that the holocaust ever happened, was as bad as it was or that certain groups were targeted. This exists globally and is a crime in some countries, Germany, Israel and the UK to name a few. Those that deny the Holocaust will say that evidence is an elaborate hoax perpetuated by the Jews, the West or enemies of Islam. The conspirator of choice is usually regional. In the Middle-east it tends to be the West and/or enemies of Islam and in the West it tends to be the Jews. Since, in the mind of the denier, it is all an elaborate hoax any evidence that is contrary is a part of the conspiracy so they can maintain their position no matter the evidence. I think of Holocaust Denial as a mental disorder in which no amount of treatment will fix. People need to be aware of these people before they meet them or else they may succumb to the disorder. Early education is important in stopping the spread of this disorder, make sure everyone you know is aware of the facts now rather than tolerate the spread of this disease.
For everyone that doesn’t deny the Holocaust, today is International Holocaust Remembrance Day, it’s the perfect catalyst to bring up the facts.
Would you like to learn more?
http://www.un.org/en/holocaustremembrance/index.shtml
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