The Eric Metaxas Show #60 - John Zmirak
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Feb 18, 2026 John Zmirak, conservative writer and commentator on religion and politics. He traces the history of blood libel and why it resurfaces. He weighs in on the Candace Owens controversy and Tucker Carlson’s rhetoric. He discusses confusion around the Epstein files and the influence networks linked to elite figures.
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Don't Normalize Group-Targeting Claims
- Avoid accepting claims that label entire groups based on one speaker's statement, and demand evidence before sharing accusations.
- If a commentator repeats a dehumanizing myth, disassociate until they repent or clarify to prevent normalizing hate.
Blood Libel Explained And Its Dangers
- John Zmirak and Eric Metaxas explain that "blood libel" is the ancient, false claim that Jews murder Christian children for ritual purposes.
- They warn this lie resurfaces to scapegoat Jews for societal evils and has led to historical massacres.
Real Evils Versus Scapegoating
- The hosts note real, documented institutional evils can exist alongside fringe conspiracy narratives that misdirect blame.
- They argue scapegoating minorities often diverts accountability from actual perpetrators and systems.