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“When you look people in the eyes, know their names, learn about their lives, and find common ground, it’s a lot harder to hate them.”

“…But I also want to be clear that the movement uses end times eschatology to manipulate its base into cheering on harmful foreign policy in the hopes of fulfilling Biblical prophecy, fighting against world peace in favor of America independence, and remaining fearful of whatever villain then can compare to Revelation bad guys.”

“In Christian Nationalist dogma these days, there is a vocal support to get culture back to the “good ole days.””
*🧍‍♀️this is because they are utilizing fascist tactics*
Shoutout to How Fascism Works by Jason Stanley

“Just like we can’t truthfully separate America from her racist past, it’s impossible to separate Christian Nationalism from its White supremacist roots.”

“Jesus never made belief a main focus of his ministry. There was no creed he dictated informing everyone on what to think in order to get to heaven. Instead, he focused far more on action, behavior, and how to treat our fellow humans.”

“Jesus’ life rejected nationalism. His follower should, too.”

“When you’re born in Texas, you come out of the womb clapping to “Deep in the Heart of Texas” and your first words are “Don’t mess with Texas.””
Correct

“Knobe and Bear’s work provides a basis for a phenomenon that those who lived through transitions from democracy to fascism regularly emphasize from personal experience and with great alarm: the tendency of populations to normalize the once unthinkable.”

“Democratic citizenship requires a degree of empathy, insight, and kindness that demands a great deal of all of us.”

“Fascist politics preys on the human frailty that makes our own suffering seem bearable if we know that those we look down upon are being made to suffer more.”

“When votes in a democratic society yearn for a CEO as president, they are responding to their own implicit fascist impulses.”

“In Nazi ideology, those who depended on the state for their survival lacked value of any kind.”
Sounds familiar doesnt it

“…Empires in decline are particularly susceptible to fascist politics because of this sense of loss from the top…”

“Even those who demonstrably do not benefit from hierarchies can be made to believe that they do; hence the use of racism to ensnare poor white citizens in the United States into supporting tax cuts for extravagantly wealthy whites who happen to share their skin color.”

“…democracy cannot flourish on soil poisoned by inequality.”

“Spreading general suspicion and doubt undermines the bonds of mutual respect between fellow citizens, leaving them with deep wells of mistrust not just toward institutions but also toward one another.”

“Once a public accepts the comfort of conspiracy thinking as an explanation for irrational fears and resentments, its members will cease to be guided by reason in political deliberation.”

“Regular and repeated obvious lying is part of the process by which fascist politics destroys the information space. A fascist leader can replace truth with power, ultimately lying without consequence.”

“Fascism is about the dominant perspective, and so, during fascist moments, there is strong support for figures to denounce disciplines that teach perspectives other than dominant ones—such as gender studies, African American studies or Middle Eastern studies.”

“Fascist politicians know that their supporters will turn a blind eye to their own, true corruption since in their own case it is just a matter of members of the chosen nation taking what is rightfully theirs.”
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“Be in this moment, it’s all we have.
This life. Seize it.”

“We often hear of the hatred, while rivers of love and courage pass by unnoticed.”

“It takes courage to love.”

“When we are vulnerable with each other, we are strong.”

“”When the storm comes, remember who you are,” said the horse.
“Who am I?”
“You are loved.””

“Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is to say how you feel,”

“One of the kindest things you can do is be gentle with yourself.”

Stacey… I know you are SORE all the time

“Do you always do that? … Ignore your own demons to cater to everyone else’s?….”
Yes I do! How did you know!

“Do not speak about any woman that way. Ever.”
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