Why is this elected official, paid by the American people, using his power to engage in #viewpointDiscrimination, and violate the #FirstAmendment rights of individuals and businesses that express ideas he doesn't personally agree with?
They are using the premise of a #spiritualWar to pave the road for the #UnitedStates to become the #Christofascist#theocracy they so jubilantly pray for—and intimidating students protesting the violence in #Gaza and trying to claim campuses for their own brand of #Christianity is their latest battleground.
#RobSchneider, whose claim to fame is a single, mediocre skit on #SNL, is a newly-converted #Catholic, so naturally he's an unmatched expert in #Christianity whose authority is beyond reproach. It makes perfect that this objectively unfunny slug would want to make a documentary about the well-known hoax, the Shroud of Turin, to celebrate his new expertise! What bravery! 🤣
8 years after his predecessor vetoed a bill enshrining the #Bible as the official state book, Gov. #BillLee signed into law a measure making a version of the Holy Book one of #Tennessee's 10 official tomes.
The purpose was clear: to send a message that Tennessee favors #Christianity over other forms of worship, or lack thereof.
This is happening because #Christians are afraid they are losing #culturalDominance and they want to either #evangelize to #nonChristian#students or drill it into their heads that they are second-class citizens in this country, thereby making it easier for those like #DeSantis to force their #religion on them in other ways.
Taking essential #healthcare away from needy children on #Easter is incredibly fucked up. These #Republicans continue to claim exclusive ownership of #Christianity while behaving in a way that would have infuriated their #messiah. They're literally acting directly contrary to the foundational teachings of the man they claim to revere and follow.
#ChristianNationalism is inconsistent with personal #freedom, including the #FirstAmendment’s guarantee that “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.”
A society where one set of religious views is imposed on a large number of citizens who disagree with them is not a #democracy. It’s a #theocracy.
#ChristianNationalists in America believe that the country was founded as a #Christian nation and that Christian values should be prioritized throughout government and public life. As the country has become less religious and more diverse, Vought has embraced the idea that Christians are under assault and has spoken of policies he might pursue in response.
One more step towards #Gilead courtesy of America's radical right.
How long before they require embryo implantation or other breeding programs? This only 19 months after Roe overturned. What in 19 years? #RepublicansAreTheProblem
Frozen embryos are children, Ala. high court says in unprecedented ruling
Why aren’t the pharmaceutical corporations that make these products lobbying against this? Do the corporations that make IUDs want to shut down? Maybe they should DO SOMETHING.
There’s no “good version” of #nationalism. #Hitler would not have been Hitler without nationalism, which itself creates the conditions necessary for #totalitarianism to thrive. Nationalism requires that people not only focus on the positive, but that they ignore or justify the negative (and in Hitler’s case, the horrific) in hopes of preserving their continued good time.
#TheEssentialChurch casts a group of sectarian #Christofascists as warriors in a timeless spiritual battle against government, secularism, and Satan. It’s an odd story at best, given that their victory is ultimately achieved by the same government institutions they claim are being used by the Antichrist. The narrative is riddled with contradictions and logical gaps.
The fear here is not that this bill will pass—even in #Oklahoma—because this almost certainly violates all kinds of #FirstAmendment rulings. The concern is that people like Deevers are on a mission to legislate their personal #Christian morality… or at least the version of it they pretend to have in public.
Dive into the mind of Margaret Atwood as she unveils the foundations of Gilead in 'The Handmaid's Tale.' 📖🌐 Discover how she constructed a dystopian world based on the real threats of religious totalitarianism and the intentions of those seeking power. A chilling reflection of what could be, rooted in what has been said. Catch the full thought-provoking discussion: https://youtu.be/UjXMGTbd0DU#HandmaidsTale#Gilead#MargaretAtwood
Imagine being so full of hate and insecurity that you have to cancel all your meetings after seeing a TurboTax commercial featuring a same-sex couple. These #Christians are the most pathetic people on Earth.
Margaret Atwood on the political rise of the religious right 📚🔍. Explore Atwood's perspective on the historical impact of Ronald Reagan's election and the weaponization of the religious right in U.S. politics. Gain insight into why we should heed the intentions of those seeking power. A crucial lesson from history not to be ignored. Watch the full insightful conversation – https://youtu.be/UjXMGTbd0DU?si=Xal6ffRj7rzbHxrU. #MargaretAtwood#HandmaidsTale#Gilead@JaniceSelbie
Watching Al Jazeera and a documentary featuring "Christians United For Israel" in the US bible belt: it's a key opponent of free speech, the #BDSMovement and proposed federal legislation to prevent consumer boycotts against Israel or others. Netanyahu has a starring role addressing a "pastor" and his well-heeled flock on video from Israel.
Margaret Atwood : 🌍🕰️ From 9/11 to the financial crisis of 2008, and the political shifts that followed, join Atwood as she reflects on the impactful events that have shaped our current world. Witness her insights into the filming of 'The Handmaid's Tale' during these tumultuous times and how the 2016 election transformed the show's context. A compelling perspective on history and storytelling. For the full discussion, check out the video: https://youtu.be/UjXMGTbd0DU#HandmaidsTale#Gilead