#28. Prof Matthew Ogilvie on Bondi attack response, Antisemitism, Free Speech, Gun Laws, Migration

About this episode

Professor Matthew Ogilvie discusses various societal issues including the Bondi attack response, antisemitism, and the balance between free speech and hate speech.

Professor Matthew Ogilvie is an Australian theologian and academic known for his work on Catholic identity, education, and the Catholic intellectual tradition. He serves as a professor of theology at the University of Notre Dame Australia and has previously held leadership roles such as dean within its School of Philosophy and Theology. Prof Ogilvie is also the Chair of Friends of Israel WA and a Self-Defence Instructor at Protect WA Krav Maga. Join Prof. Matthew Ogilvie at https://www.ogilvieweb.com/ Join Nirmal Singh at https://nirmalsingh.au/ 01:50 The Bondi Terror Attack: Context and Significance07:39 Understanding Hanukkah and Its Importance13:42 Calls for a Royal Commission: Community Demands21:45 Exploring the Drivers of Terrorism28:07 The Concept of Intifada and Its Implications32:07 The Role of Protests and Media in Shaping Narratives41:17 The Lone Wolf Phenomenon in Terrorism56:31 Political Dynamics and Muslim Communities01:08:48 Free Speech vs. Hate Speech: Finding the Balance01:15:26 Universities and Ideological Dominance01:23:49 Migration Policies: Vetting and Monitoring01:39:33 Leadership and National Security: A Call to…

People in this episode

Host: Nirmal Singh

Guest: Prof Matthew Ogilvie

Topics covered

• Bondi attack response
• Antisemitism
• Free Speech
• Gun Laws
• Migration

Keywords

• terrorism
• intifada
• protests
• media
• political dynamics
• Muslim communities
• leadership
• national security

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Perth Dialogues

Places: Bondi, Australia

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