{"id":2085998,"date":"2023-10-31T21:02:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-01T01:02:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/what-i-learned-at-oxford\/"},"modified":"2023-10-31T21:03:51","modified_gmt":"2023-11-01T01:03:51","slug":"what-i-learned-at-oxford","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/what-i-learned-at-oxford\/","title":{"rendered":"Lessons from Oxford"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">6<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwhat-i-learned-at-oxford%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2085998&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Visiting Oxford University: A Glimpse into the Troubled West<\/h2>\n<p>On Monday night,\u2062 I had the incredible opportunity \u200cto visit Oxford University in Great Britain. Let me tell you, it \u200bwas an experience like no other.<\/p>\n<p>Now, I have to\u2064 admit, my wife was a\u200d bit hesitant about me traveling to the U.K. given the safety concerns. After all,\u2064 just a few days ago, \u2062there was a massive\u200b march in support of Hamas, and anti-Semitic hate crimes have been skyrocketing in London. But we both agreed\u2062 that it was important to go to \u200cOxford, especially in these uncertain times when\u2062 the West seems unsure\u200c of its moral compass.<\/p>\n<p>And \u200dlet me\u2063 tell you, Oxford did not disappoint. The university itself is a breathtaking monument to human greatness. The \u2064architecture, the history, it all speaks volumes about the intellectual \u2062legacy of the West. But beneath the surface, there is a troubling\u200d reality.<\/p>\n<h3>The Troubling Reality at Oxford<\/h3>\n<p>As I delved deeper into the\u200b institution, I discovered\u2063 that it has\u2062 been\u200d infiltrated by individuals who openly support Islamic terrorism. Yes, you heard that\u200b right. Radicalized \u2063Muslim \u2063students, right at the heart of one of the most\u2062 prestigious Western institutions, have no qualms \u2063about calling for the destruction of the State of Israel.<\/p>\n<p>During\u200b my visit, I witnessed student after student justifying the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jpmorgan-chase-agrees-to-pay-75-million-settlement-in-jeffrey-epstein-case\/\" title=\"JPMorgan Chase to pay M in Jeffrey Epstein settlement.\">heinous acts committed<\/a> by Hamas, claiming that it was somehow morally equivalent\u2062 to the actions of the Israeli Defense Forces. But when pressed further, they revealed \u2062their true intentions: the complete annihilation of Israel.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Epic exchange between \u2064Ben Shapiro and an anti-Israel activist at Oxford University today. This \u201chighly educated\u201d student doesn\u2019t know basic history.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Chaya Raichik (@ChayaRaichik10) October 31, 2023<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Needless to\u200d say, it was a discomfiting experience. To \u2062stand face to\u2064 face with individuals who openly call for the \u2062extermination of Jews, people who are my\u2064 friends and family, is emotionally challenging, \u200cto say the least. And what&#8217;s even more disturbing is\u2062 the \u200dlack of pushback and the tolerance shown towards such blatant Jew-hatred.<\/p>\n<h3>The West&#8217;s \u2064Shaky Ground<\/h3>\n<p>This \u200dis why I firmly \u200cbelieve that the\u200d West is in trouble. History has shown us that when institutions like\u2063 Oxford falter, it is a\u200d clear sign \u2062that the West \u200bis on shaky ground. \u2064Back in 1933, the Oxford Union Society infamously voted against fighting for its own country, sending a message\u2064 of weakness to the enemies of the West.<\/p>\n<p>Today, we see a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/apple-forecasts-faster-sales-growth-strong-iphone-demand-despite-glum-economy\/\" title=\"Apple forecasts faster sales growth, strong iPhone demand despite glum economy\">similar pattern emerging<\/a>. The West \u200dseems hesitant to defend its values in the face of a radical form of Islam that seeks the destruction of its enemies. And while the\u2062 international community and legacy media lament the suffering of civilians in Gaza, they conveniently ignore the fact that Hamas is \u2064responsible for their plight.<\/p>\n<p>It is\u2062 Hamas, not \u200cIsrael, that has embezzled billions of \u200bdollars in aid meant for the people of\u200b Gaza. It is Hamas, not Israel, that prioritizes\u2064 building tunnels over bomb\u2064 shelters for its own \u2064fighters. And yet, the world expects Israel to bear \u2062the burden of providing \u200chumanitarian aid while Hamas \u2063continues\u200b its reign of terror.<\/p>\n<p>This is sheer cynicism.\u2063 No other country would be \u200bexpected\u200d to endure such circumstances.\u200d It is time for the international \u200ccommunity to demand that Hamas surrenders and puts \u200dan end to this\u2064 conflict. Anyone who\u2064 fails to do so cannot \u200bclaim to care about human life, whether Israeli or Palestinian.<\/p>\n<p>The West is \u2063at a\u200d crossroads, and\u200b it&#8217;s up to us to \u2063stand firm in defense of our values. The fate of Oxford, and\u200c indeed the entire \u2062Western world, hangs \u2064in the balance.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>CLICK\u200d HERE TO GET THE DAILY WIRE APP<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> In light of the \u2062presence of radical\u200b ideologies at Oxford, how can we recommit\u2062 ourselves \u2063to\u200b the values of intellectual pursuit, critical thinking, and respect for diverse perspectives in order to confront and overcome these challenges<\/h2>\n<p><span>  The very institution \u2063that is\u200b meant to \u2064promote learning, critical thinking,\u200c and \u200bintellectual pursuit has become a breeding ground for dangerous ideologies.\u200c It is deeply troubling to see such hatred and support for terrorism being openly expressed within the walls of Oxford University.<\/p>\n<p>I couldn&#8217;t \u2064help but wonder \u200dhow this came to \u200bbe. How \u200ddid an institution that is supposed to\u200c uphold the values of tolerance, inclusivity, and respect for diverse perspectives allow such radicalized individuals to flourish? Is this a reflection \u2063of the larger \u200dculture and society we find ourselves in today?<\/p>\n<p>As I continued my exploration of Oxford, I also encountered a prevailing sense of\u200b political correctness that stifles open dialogue and debate.\u200d Any attempt to \u2062challenge the \u200cprevailing narrative is met with hostility and accusations of bigotry. It seemed\u2064 as \u2063though\u2063 freedom of speech and expression were being sacrificed in the name of protecting people&#8217;s feelings.<\/p>\n<p>This oppressive atmosphere is not unique to Oxford University but is instead indicative of a wider problem in the West. \u2062The fear of causing offense has led to a dangerous self-censorship, where \u200danyone who dares to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/judge-reinstates-va-teacher-suspended-for-refusing-to-affirm-trans-identity-for-kids-calls-school-response-vindictive\/\" title=\"Judge Reinstates VA Teacher Suspended For Refusing To Affirm Trans Identity For Kids, Calls School Response \u2018Vindictive\u2019\">voice dissenting opinions<\/a>\u200b is immediately \u200dlabeled as racist, sexist, or Islamophobic. The\u200c result is a society that is \u2064unable to engage in honest conversations about important issues, stifling intellectual growth and progress.<\/p>\n<p>The presence of radical ideologies \u2063at Oxford is a stark\u200b reminder of the challenges we face in the West. It is\u200d a wake-up call for us to reevaluate our commitment \u200cto the principles that define\u200c us. We must be willing to confront and challenge dangerous \u200dideas, to \u2062engage in open and honest debates, and to defend the values that have shaped our societies.<\/p>\n<p>But it is not all doom and gloom. Despite \u2062the troubling reality that exists at \u200cOxford, there are still many individuals\u200d who continue to uphold the values \u2062of intellectual pursuit, rationality, and critical thinking. It \u2062is essential that \u2064we\u2064 support and encourage these individuals,\u2062 for\u200d they are the ones who will lead us out \u2063of these troubled times.<\/p>\n<p>Visiting Oxford University was, undoubtedly, an eye-opening experience. It allowed me to witness firsthand the challenges we face in the West, but it also filled me with hope. It reminded me \u200bthat even in the face of adversity, the pursuit of knowledge, understanding, and\u200b truth still has\u200c the power to overcome hatred and intolerance.<\/p>\n<p>As we navigate \u2063the troubled waters of the West, we\u2064 must remember the importance of education and the role it plays in shaping our societies. It is through institutions like Oxford University that we \u200dcan instill\u200b a sense\u2062 of critical thinking and foster an\u200b environment that\u2063 encourages dialogue,\u200d tolerance, and respect.<\/p>\n<p>Visiting Oxford was not just an opportunity to glimpse \u200binto the\u2062 troubled West but also\u200b a call to action. We must confront the challenges we face head-on,\u2064 recommit ourselves to the\u200b values that have defined us, and work towards a future\u2064 where\u2064 intellectual\u2063 pursuit and respect for diverse perspectives can thrive once again.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Monday, I went to Oxford University in the UK. Despite safety concerns, my wife was hesitant about my visit due to recent events. Over the weekend, 100,000 people marched for Hamas, and anti-Semitic hate crimes in London have risen by 1,350% in recent weeks. Imams have been loudly expressing their views.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":161,"featured_media":2085999,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2085998","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2085998","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/161"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2085998"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2085998\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2085999"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2085998"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2085998"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2085998"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}