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I swear I’d not seen the term “christofascism” until this year. It’s an apt term for all the talk about the new speaker of the house, rolling back of Roe v Wade, banning books and increased persecution of LGBT+ rights…

But if I was Christ I’d be pretty darn upset right now. I talk about love and tolerance and peace and you’re going to use my name to make shitty, power grabbing, political, oppressive moves? The fuckin audacity. I’d be flipping tables and calling out the hypocrites.

I know it’s a conversation as old as time. I also don’t believe Christian’s should be able to point at it and say “yeh but that’s not MY Jesus.” Doesn’t fucking matter, they’re identifying as a You so if You don’t do something about it then it’s as good as doin it yourself.

Sigh.

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[–] vaseltarp 17 points 1 year ago (3 children)

You are right. Real Christianity is practically the opposite of fascism. But anyone can just call themselves Christian and we can't do anything about it.

[–] moistclump 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I’m not even sure I like real Christianity, but I would like the opportunity to see it and decide for myself. I’m not sure I’ve ever seen it!

[–] vaseltarp 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If you want to know real Christianity, read the Bible. I would recommend starting with the gospel of John.

[–] moistclump 4 points 1 year ago

I can’t tell if that’s an atheists POV or a Christians. John seems like a narrow view.