Absolutely blistering piece. When Christians excuse adultery, assault, and greed for political gain, they're not defending faith—they're betraying it. Jesus didn’t say “grab power at all costs.” He said “pick up your cross.” You can’t preach holiness and celebrate a predator. Choose.
Nice. I have been chasing this rabbit for years. I had a lot of the pieces of the puzzle, but I just couldn't get enough of them to complete the picture. I didn't have the words for "prophetic voice" so I missed the through line. I had already figured out the temporal power part but missed the historical movement from prophetic to power. A very useful post. Thank you. I will stash this away for further thought.
And you don't teach at a university? We have lots of real religious colleges on Holy Hill in Berkeley (a nice little museum too). You should teach here. You could bring thousands. This is one of the most outstanding pieces I've ever read, and I'm 75 (raised without a tv, and reading continuously since I was seven.
This should be posted on X. Those MAGA idiots can’t argue with these facts. Those mega “ Christian” churches that claim Trump is the second coming need to read this and be reminded what their scriptures really mean.
I doubt if any Republican or a Maga cultist would read this, and if they did would mock or say something disparaging about this educated woman. This corrupt Republican cult hates facts.
Really well written.
This is an excellent article and extremely well written. I wish I could say more but I can’t find the words I want to use. I too have read much.
Absolutely blistering piece. When Christians excuse adultery, assault, and greed for political gain, they're not defending faith—they're betraying it. Jesus didn’t say “grab power at all costs.” He said “pick up your cross.” You can’t preach holiness and celebrate a predator. Choose.
In 2016 Christians were grabbing power they desired that would ban abortion. Using 45 while he used them.
Nice. I have been chasing this rabbit for years. I had a lot of the pieces of the puzzle, but I just couldn't get enough of them to complete the picture. I didn't have the words for "prophetic voice" so I missed the through line. I had already figured out the temporal power part but missed the historical movement from prophetic to power. A very useful post. Thank you. I will stash this away for further thought.
Another great article which kind of highlights the reasons I ran from Christianity decades ago.
And you don't teach at a university? We have lots of real religious colleges on Holy Hill in Berkeley (a nice little museum too). You should teach here. You could bring thousands. This is one of the most outstanding pieces I've ever read, and I'm 75 (raised without a tv, and reading continuously since I was seven.
Im not professor material. Never was.
Yes, well, I'm not material for much of anything, but it does seem quite scholarly to me, and I've seen scholarly material around my parents' house.
This should be posted on X. Those MAGA idiots can’t argue with these facts. Those mega “ Christian” churches that claim Trump is the second coming need to read this and be reminded what their scriptures really mean.
One of our readers is already doing it. https://x.com/theoboddru4215/status/1944062298819072041
Hey, we all know Nancy can't/won't read. :)
I doubt if any Republican or a Maga cultist would read this, and if they did would mock or say something disparaging about this educated woman. This corrupt Republican cult hates facts.
Too many big werds!
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Keep educating Wendy👊
Trump 19:11 — "You shall steal, deal falsely, and lie to one another." It feels like it’s been deemed a categorical imperative at the White House.