New Meme: Christian Supremist

[toddaa]

The radical right has used the myth of Christian persecution as a way of stamping out competing ideas. When radical Christian extremists talk about freedom of religion, they always do it in a way to denigrate other faiths, coaching it in terms like Christian nation or majority rules. What these people really believe is that Christianity is superior to all other religions and that they should get preferential treatment because of that superiority.

It boils down to this. There isn't much of a difference between a White Supremist and a Christian Supremist. James Dobson, Jerry Falwell and Roy Moore are Christian Supremists.

Unnecessary Disclaimer - Obviously, if you are a Christian you believe that your belief is Truth based on faith. But a tolerant Christian recognizes that there is value in other faiths and is open to finding commonality with divergent opinions. The meme is meant to be used politically, not theologically. Let Thomas Merton be your guide.

Really Unnecessary Disclaimer - Not all Christians are Christian Supremists, much like not all Whites are White Supremists. I shouldn't even have to make this distinction, but the internet is full of people who did not take an course in formal logic.

[rocktivity]

1. I've been advocating the use of "enforced Christianity" for "faith-based"

But Christian supremacy is much better. I wanted a way to show that the Bush empire is NOT talking about all religions in general.

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[TWiley]

2. I like it, and you will see me using it.

The fundamental problem is with the question of "faith".

By definition, "faith" means to be accepted as truth without the obligation of any proof or fact. This makes idea sold on the basis of faith "infallible" as it rises above any intellectual scrutiny.

For this reason, it is almost impossible to genuinely question, or to reason with any fundamentalist. I have never gotten anything beyond an incoherent recital of scriptures.

The story of the crucifixion might be like any other "sacrifice" story. "If we sacrifice this virgin to the volcano, then the rest of us will live better lives." "If we sacrifice this goat to whomever, then we will all live better lives". Jesus was sacrificed, therefore the rest of us will live better lives.

My question is why is all this sacrifice necessary? Did God torture and kill his son to inspire himself to forgive the rest of us for being the humans he created? It does not make sense.

This is why it must be accepted by "faith".