Sep 23rd, 2008 by Tom White
I am passing this query on from a constituent of the Cohen Center:
What , if anything, could/ should one say, as a “lay person” , that is, a non-expert, if one is faced with Holocaust denial, either personally, face to face, or in texts or on the net? What is an appropriate response to denial that is simple and clear in interrupting the lies, if for no other reason than there needs to be an public objection registered in such a dialogue? And , is there a place , on the net, or otherwise, to refer folks for information?
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Sep 22nd, 2008 by Tom White
Welcome! The work of historians such as Christopher Browning bring to light the importance of disciplined, critical historical analysis of the Shoah (Holocaust) and illustrates what is at stake. In confronting the denier it becomes important to discredit their agenda and also bring light to the particualr tactic being employed. As we educate and bring the denier into the light of reason we disempower the lie and illuminate the motive. Our mission is to seek and wrestle with the truth in order to honor the memory of those who were victimized and also empower us as human beings to remain ever watchful for ourselves, our children, our communities, and especially the “other” in our lives. I look forward to your responses and ongoing reactions to Christopher Browning’s lecture as we continue the discussion on this blog.
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Mar 26th, 2008 by Michael Justice
Our annual trip to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum – an incredible opportunity for a powerful educational experience and a life-changing event.
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Oct 22nd, 2007 by Michael Justice
Keene State College and the Cohen Center for Holocaust Studies welcome you to the launching of our blog Keeneweb.org/cohencenter. Be part of the conversation about issues of Holocaust or Genocide Studies. More to follow.
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