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Apropos “There are people in power. And I’m not going to say where … but they are following the script in the Book of Revelation to bring about Armageddon and the end of the world. They’re doing it intentionally, that’s what she told me

https://religionnews.com/2024/01/08/mike-pence-writes-messages-on-bombs-meant-for-lebanon-would-jesus-do-that/

@ChrisLynnHedges views apocalypticism, particularly within the rise of the Christian right in the U.S. as a dangerous and politically motivated ideology that has disastrous implications for liberty. He argues that this mindset, which anticipates a fiery end and a Rapture, is used to advance a political agenda and can lead to actions that bring about a self-fulfilling prophecy. Hedges sees this as distinct from the act of being a witness to love and compassion, which he presents as subversive to totalitarian creeds.

•Politically motivated: Hedges connects apocalypticism to a political agenda of the Christian right, which he sees as having disastrous implications for the future of American liberty.

•Dangerous ideology: He argues that this belief system, including the idea of a fiery apocalypse, is being actively brought closer by some Christians.

•Contrast with genuine faith: Hedges contrasts this with his understanding of faith as an act of love and compassion, which he argues is subversive to totalitarian ideologies and is not about accepting moral absolutes.

• Real-world consequences: In his view, the belief in an impending apocalypse can have real-world consequences because because what happens in America affects the world, and the ideology is not limited to a few isolated individuals.

As U.S. ambassador, Rev. Mike Huckabee will push for ‘end times’ in Palestine https://mondoweiss.net/2024/11/as-u-s-ambassador-rev-mike-huckabee-will-push-for-end-times-in-palestine/

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God God that was intense! Chris is fascinating. Is it wrong that I’m delighted he saved his dog? The bit about the same bend that killed his first wife is freaky and the fact she died in his arms. Oh yes and the small matter of humanity ending…

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