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While the key reasons for Holocaust denial are varied, the three main reasons given stem from (1) a desire to rehabilitate the Nazis, (2) antisemitism, or (3) the belief that facts surrounding the Holocaust have been fabricated or drastically exaggerated.
Also, to be clear, Holocaust denial is a politically-motivated viewpoint; it is not an academic historical subject. That is, Holocaust denial is not a valid "alternate" interpretation of history, and has no place in historical studies. Historians reject the "study" of Holocaust denial as invalid (in the same way that they reject the "study" of dinosaurs living side-by-side with humans, in that neither has any basis in fact).
Holocaust denial is rooted in certain beliefs which are political in nature - that is, Holocaust denial is a socio-political phenomena, and as such part of sociology and political science, NOT history. The distinction is important, as history deals with the interpretation of established factual events, while sociology and political science deal with human ideas and psychology of large groups, and are not concerned with the veracity of those idea's underlying assumptions.
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What are the arguments for and against the Holocaust denial?
There is no rational justification for Holocaust denial.
Where has laws against Holocaust denial?
In places such as Germany and Israel, Holocaust Denial is illegal. Please See Related Links below.
Where is the Holocaust denial active today?
Holocaust denial is most active in United States, because of freedom of speech (First Amendment) Despite what people may think, Holocaust denial and swastikas are illegal in Germany and those who disobey this law are often fined and temporarily imprisoned.
What is denial and example of denial?
Denial - outright rejection. --- Note that denial is also used in the sense of dogmatic refusal to believe (something). Well known examples include Holocaust denial and climate change denial.
Should holocaust denial be considered hate speech?
unquestionably!
Why is Holocaust denial illegal?
In the vast majority of countries, including the US and UK, there is no law against Holocaust denial. In Germany, Austria and some other countries, public denial of the Holocaust is banned on the grounds that it is tantamount to an attempt to rehabilitate the Nazis (with a view to restoring them) and on the grounds that it is a form of Jew-baiting. Please see the link.
What has been done to support the Holocaust denial?
America fought Germany for the end of the Holocaust, you can learn more if you research more about the Holocaust end and WW2.
Who denied the Holocaust deniers?
Deborah Lipstadt and Richard J. Evans, among others, have written about (and against) Holocaust denial.
Is it illegal to deny the Holocaust in Germany?
Yes it is, as well as 12 other countries. (Note that this relates to public denial).
When did the Holocaust denial start?
Holocaust denial began while it was happening, early 40s. The Allies did not believe it until they saw it for themselves. Knowing future generations would be in doubt, they tried to film and document as much as possible.
Should people be prosecuted for not believing the Holocaust?
No.There is a lot of misunderstanding about laws against Holocaust denial. In countries that have such laws (for example, Germany) there is no requirement for "believing in the Holocaust". The prohibition or ban is on publicly denying it. The laws do not say "Thou shalt believe in the Holocaust".Nevertheless, this is a restriction on freedom of speech ...Incidentally, contrary to a widespread misconception, Britain has no law against Holocaust denial.
Who is profiting from the denial of Holocaust?
You as a tax payer! There is very little profit to be made from exposing the truth of the Holocaust. The motive is to stop the endless funding (and wars) for Israel and their war crimes.
