Massimo Cacciari: Religion is a lie. This is why we're so close to total war.
In this extraordinary talk, philosopher Massimo Cacciari dismantles clichés about the connection between faith and armed conflict. From the roots of the Iliad to the "recta intentio" of St. Thomas, Cacciari analyzes how modern politics is transforming conflicts into "absolute wars" without the possibility of a pact.
What are we risking today in 2026? Are we sliding toward an irreversible clash of civilizations, or is there still room for political rationality?
What you will learn in this video:
Why the Greeks and Romans didn't wage "religious wars."
The "reversal" of Jesus: Loving the enemy in the age of drones. [29:53]
Cacciari's critique of the "Just War" (Bellum Justum). [39:04]
Current geopolitics: Israel, Palestine, Russia, and the rise of China. [01:40:51]
The failure of political elites and the role of Europe.
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