What does the current antisemitism raging in the West say about Western civilization? JNS editor-in-chief Jonathan Tobin sits down with columnist and author Melanie Phillips to discuss her newest book, The Founder’s Stone, which takes a deep dive into this issue.
Phillips and Tobin unpack the political and spiritual crisis occurring and the ten steps that the civilized world must implement to survive.
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Make sure to check out Melanaie's latest book - "The Builder's Stone: How Jews and Christians Built the West—and Why Only They Can Save It" https://a.co/d/aeGneWW
Check out her substack: https://melaniephillips.substack.com/
Chapters
00:00 The New Divisions in Society
01:09 The Reaction to October 7th Attacks
05:01 Understanding the Roots of Western Decline
10:43 The Spiritual Crisis of the West
20:41 Israel's Struggle as a Civilizational Battle
30:21 The Importance of Nation-States and Identity
35:02 The Hostility of Universalism Towards Israel
36:28 Liberalism's Vulnerability and Internal Conflicts
41:51 The Role of Religion in Western Civilization
45:45 Mass Immigration and Shared Values in Society
50:27 The Grooming Gangs Scandal and Institutional Failures
58:23 Reviving the West: Jewish Values and Cultural Survival