How could the "future of mankind" be sacrificed on "the fiery alter"?
What do you think?
More importantly, perhaps, is what does Mr. Wiesel have to say about his idea?
I'm not sure what I think.
I'm really confused by what he means by "future of mankind."
The future of mankind is the people who will be living 50, 500, 5,000, 50,000 years from now.
What kind of people will they be? What kind of world will they live in?
We all hope for the best -- but --
Okay.
The "future of mankind" could be sacrificed on this alter if every person who was humane were killed and burned in the crematoriums used during the Holocaust. If that was the case, since humanity is what makes humans human, mankind would cease to exist in the future.
Yes. That's the general idea.
Altar -- not 'alter'
Do you think I could improve my answer?
To understand how the "future of mankind" could be sacrificed on the "fiery altar," we need to interpret these phrases metaphorically. The phrase "fiery altar" likely symbolizes destruction or devastation, while the "future of mankind" represents the potential and well-being of humanity.
In this context, the expression suggests that humanity's prospects and progress could be severely compromised or lost due to certain actions or circumstances. It could imply potential catastrophes, such as nuclear warfare, environmental degradation, global pandemics, or other existential threats. These events, if not addressed or prevented, could lead to immense suffering, decline, or even extinction.
However, it is important to note that this interpretation is based on context and can vary depending on the speaker or writer.