Gaza: The Roots of Western Hypocrisy with Imam Tom Facchine

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When we consider the stance of the West over Israel’s actions these past weeks, many point out the blatant hypocrisy in applying their standards. We are constantly told that human rights are inviolable, that freedom of speech is sacrosanct, and that people have the right to self-determination. Westerners sermonise about how Muslims should embrace democratic norms. They pontificate about the rules-based liberal world order, where rules are applied fairly and equally. Yet, in these past weeks, anyone with a conscience would note that these calls ring hollow. We all can see this hypocrisy. But are the West negligent of their ideals? Are they acting in contrary to their liberal values. It is said if only they were brought to the right path once again.

Imam Tom Facchine argues the West is acting perfectly in line with their worldviews. Imam Tom Facchine finished his BA in Political Science and was granted the opportunity to study at the Islamic University of Madinah from 2015-2020, where he obtained his BA from the Faculty of Shariah. Imam Tom is the Research Director of Islam and Society at the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research. He is also a resident scholar and imam of Utica Masjid (New York state).

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The Thinking Muslim Podcast Episode 116

Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction
2:30 US Media
12:00 But liberalism?
17:29 Good liberals?
21:30 International law
26:22 Freedom to protest
29:50 Ukraine
33:28 Democracy & dictators
37:35 Israel’s importance to west
42:00 The system
45:39 Crusader hatred?
47:51 Islamic activism
54:46 Deflated and defeated?