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“One Flag, Many Voices—No Thrones, No Crowns, No Kings.” Why June 14 Matters Flag Day is supposed to honor the people’s banner. Yet President Trump plans to roll tanks past the White House and broadcast a $100 million birthday parade that tries to sell raw muscle as national strength. elpais.com But true power is never... Continue Reading →
Try Putting Yourself in My Shoes for a Change! The usual pattern goes something like this: I courageously speak out about injustice, bullying, and relentless personal attacks, and the authorities instruct me to remain quiet, claiming that my voice only incites further aggression. However, silence is exactly what empowers bullies, and I refuse to grant... Continue Reading →
Let’s explore the behaviors and tactics of—guilt-tripping, dehumanization, and intimidation—at a deeper level, especially when tied to Christian Nationalist dynamics. We'll delve into the psychological mechanisms, sociocultural underpinnings, and the broader implications of these manipulative strategies. Advanced Dynamics of Guilt-Tripping, Dehumanization, and Intimidation Guilt-Tripping: Weaponizing Emotional Dependency Guilt-tripping is a sophisticated psychological weapon that exploits... Continue Reading →
The Rising Tide of Christian Nationalism in American Politics “True liberty flourishes when citizens are free to choose their faith, or no faith at all, without the weight of governmental endorsement.” – A Fictional Historian’s Reflection In recent months, Democratic Representative Jamie Raskin has placed a spotlight on a growing and controversial movement in American... Continue Reading →
My own summary as I added some content to highlight the point... In a groundbreaking new documentary, historian and bestselling author Kristin Kobes Du Mez sheds light on the deeply troubling culture of submission and sexual abuse within evangelical churches. "For Our Daughters" is a compelling exploration of how this toxic environment connects to the... Continue Reading →
"When faith and power intertwine, how will our Climate, Ecological (Green) vision, and Adaptive Resiliency survive?" Introduction and Context It is about Christian Nationalists and now they are a large part of our government: Why I share posts like this, well they are the ones who will be running our government so it is important... Continue Reading →
1st Video Christian Nationalism has been in the news a lot lately, but what exactly is it, what's the real problem it poses, and what does pudding have to do with it??? Skye Jethani answers these questions and shows that Christian Nationalism and the Prosperity Gospel have a lot more in common than what we... Continue Reading →
...also see additional links at end of post. The Intersection of Faith and Power: Examining Christian Nationalism Through Critical Lenses I practice a different faith however I am deeply concerned about the preservation of our Democracy, I am compelled to engage in conversations that protect our shared values while respecting the diversity of religious beliefs.... Continue Reading →
...this is my own AI generated summary, but I still advise you to view the video and the other video linked at the end. The Rise of Christian Nationalism: A Threat to American Democracy In recent years, a concerning trend has emerged in American politics that harkens back to the days of the Moral Majority,... Continue Reading →
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