Far-Right ‘Appeal to Heaven’ Flag Seen at January 6 Riot Flown Above Government Agency in DC
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The “Appeal to Heaven” flag, a popular symbol for Christian nationalists that was waved by January 6 rioters, was raised over the Small Business Administration headquarters last week.

The “Appeal To Heaven” flag, a popular symbol for Christian nationalists that was waved by January 6 rioters, was raised over the Small Business Administration headquarters last week.

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  • AreaKode@lemmy.world
    2810·
    1 month ago

    Then they need to correct their religion. Because “christianity” in America = MAGA at this point.

    • ToadOfHypnosis@lemm.eeEnglish
      1410·
      1 month ago

      So I guess all Muslims in Iran are evil too? I just fail to see how throwing everyone who believes in Christianity in America into the MAGA camp is useful. Lots of churches are vehemently opposed to MAGA. Why alienate allies because they believe in an ideology that MAGA is trying to co-opt? Ignoring nuance is the same shit MAGA does to radicalize people.

      • AreaKode@lemmy.world
        82·
        1 month ago

        I never called them evil. I’m saying organized religions are used by leaders to justify evil. In America, they’re typically told to be hostile to Muslims. They’re different, therefore they are wrong.

        Religion turns everything into an US vs THEM mentality. But easily 95+% of people are just normal people. We’re all the same. Most people just want to live in peace. Dividing people will always generate hate.

        • ToadOfHypnosis@lemm.eeEnglish
          32·
          1 month ago

          I’m not saying religion is good. I agree it’s a big problem too. Reality is that religion has been a thing for the entirety of human history and it’s not going away anytime soon. Over 70% of this country Identifies Christian and those people are not all MAGA or this election would not have been as close as it was. It’s silly to shit on people who are also fighting fascism just because they need to believe in a god to get them through this fucked up existence. The problem with political discourse in this country is the black and white thinking. Everything is nuanced and you have to find common ground with people to affect change. Ideological purity is a losing strategy. It doesn’t mean you can’t still fight for what you believe in. It just means don’t create your own US vs THEM mentality with people who don’t fully accept your take - which is exactly what statements like “all christians are MAGA” does.