I learned a lot in studying the Holocaust. Not just the details of why and how it happened, but also the dangers that appear to lurk in so-called modern societies. The Holocaust may be the worst example, but let’s not forget the “ethnic cleansing” of the 1990’s in Bosnia or the more recent genocide in Darfur. The Holocaust may be an item of history from 60+ years ago, but the ability of societies to commit such atrocities is not. Studying these events can only lead to a better understanding of their causes and, hopefully, ways in which to help avert them before they occur.
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