I think fascism is exactly the right word. Conservative evangelicals have, for too long, been conditioned to believe by their leaders in an “us” against “them” mentality. They were primed to accept the hate filled policies of the republican party, and by extension the man who became the 45th president. The church that was supposed to be all about “morals” threw that away to support the 45th president. To throw their support behind a man who was and is the antithesis of everything Jesus Christ preached is proof, at least to me, that their “faith” is about nothing but power and forcing their beliefs onto everyone else. They must be stopped; I just don’t know how they can be “deprogrammed”.
Among the most ardent believers, you're right. They're not likely to change their minds. There is a larger group, let's call them the "compromisers", who may be willing to listen.
Perhaps, but just like the sympathizers in your previous article, do you really see them stepping up and saying enough? Would benefits for them outweigh the costs of going from an “us” to a “them”? I don’t know, but I hope so.
Absolutely chilling language..."Whereas the vision statement of ‘Where You Belong’ has been used to promote the divisive Marxist ideology of the race, equity movement."--I'm glad folks are mobilizing to resist!
I think fascism is exactly the right word. Conservative evangelicals have, for too long, been conditioned to believe by their leaders in an “us” against “them” mentality. They were primed to accept the hate filled policies of the republican party, and by extension the man who became the 45th president. The church that was supposed to be all about “morals” threw that away to support the 45th president. To throw their support behind a man who was and is the antithesis of everything Jesus Christ preached is proof, at least to me, that their “faith” is about nothing but power and forcing their beliefs onto everyone else. They must be stopped; I just don’t know how they can be “deprogrammed”.
Among the most ardent believers, you're right. They're not likely to change their minds. There is a larger group, let's call them the "compromisers", who may be willing to listen.
Perhaps, but just like the sympathizers in your previous article, do you really see them stepping up and saying enough? Would benefits for them outweigh the costs of going from an “us” to a “them”? I don’t know, but I hope so.
Starts tomorrow in NYC https://www.freedomrisingconference.com/?mibextid=Zxz2cZ
I'm expecting much to be said and heard from and about this conference!
It is the right word for sure. You may be interested in reading about what is happening in my county. Fortunately, there is a group that is organizing for justice. Thanks for all you do! https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/04/22/ottawa-county-commission/
Absolutely chilling language..."Whereas the vision statement of ‘Where You Belong’ has been used to promote the divisive Marxist ideology of the race, equity movement."--I'm glad folks are mobilizing to resist!
I think you are spot on.