“White Christian nationalism is a political ideology that says we should be a Christian nation where Christians receive special legal rights. Its adherents believe they are on a holy mission and will stop at nothing to seize power, which is why Christian nationalism played such a strong role in the January 6 insurrection.
It’s no surprise that white Christian nationalism fosters antisemitism at events like ReAwaken America. In May, it was revealed that two frequent speakers at ReAwaken America had praised Hitler. In 2021, when the tour visited an antisemitic pastor’s Texas megachurch, Flynn said America needs “one religion.” And now in Nevada, Roseanne Barr will be a new addition to the tour’s lineup — just a few weeks after proclaiming, “Six million Jews should die right now ’cause they cause all the problems in the world.”” 1
“In a discussion of Christian Nationalism, the first thing to know is, there’s nothing Christian about it. It’s dictatorial fascism wrapping itself in misquotes from the Bible.
Speaking of quotes, someone once said, “When Fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross.”” 2
“Let’s not mince words: Bishop Joseph Strickland might just be the worst Catholic bishop in the United States.
The Bishop of Tyler, Texas, is a Christian-nationalist election denier who spoke to at least one “Stop the Steal” rally before the January 6 insurrection. The fact that he is still in a powerful leadership position should concern us all: for the ways he has harmed people in Jesus’s name, and for the damage he’s done not just to Catholicism but to the broader Body of Christ.
He tweets QAnon links. He spreads deadly anti-vaccine misinformation. He blatantly violates the separation of church and state by falsely asserting Catholics cannot vote for Democrats, whom he has called “evil.” He repeatedly attacks LGBTQ rights, even outside of Texas. He is a strident critic of Pope Francis, once endorsing a video that called the pope a “diabolically disordered clown.”” 3
“If Texas Bishop Joseph E. Strickland is known outside of his diocese for anything, it’s for controversy.
The conservative firebrand, who oversees the Diocese of Tyler, Texas, has sparked backlash from critics for everything from voicing support for priests who refuse to get vaccinated against COVID-19 to offering a prayer at a “Jericho March” event in the weeks leading up to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. More recently, Strickland challenged Pope Francis, announcing on his Twitter feed that he believes the pontiff is “undermining the Deposit of Faith.” His efforts have inspired some detractors to call for Strickland’s resignation, while others have urged Vatican intervention.
But according to multiple sources, Strickland has already been on the receiving end of the Vatican’s ire for more than a year: He was chastised by a representative of the Holy See in 2021, they say — a move that simultaneously signals the potential for formal Vatican disciplinary action and exemplifies the difficulty of reining in a controversial cleric.” 4
Rep. Bob Good (R-VA) must stop cherry-picking the Bible otherwise he also needs to admit that he is wearing mixed clothing, telling lies, bearing false witness against his neighbor and about 10 other Leviticus laws he has violated. 5
“Cherry-picking is a logical fallacy, which is when someone chooses to concentrate on the evidence that supports their own perspective. It is the act of choosing and presenting just the evidence that supports a position while omitting the evidence that would support the opposite position resulting in a defect in thinking that undermines the argument.” 6
….. Saying no to a couple has consequences beyond forcing them to look for another church. It can cause conflict within a couple who wants to be part of a faith community or house of worship. It may ultimately may result in them leaving, noted Terry Pochert, who married his husband, Joe Connolly, in California in 2008.
“When a church says ‘we don’t want you here,’ what you’re finding is mothers, fathers, sisters and brothers are no longer attending that church. In churches that are affirming (of same-sex couples), not just gay people are being welcomed but extended families are starting to come back to church,” Pochert said.
Pochert and Connelly filed suit, Connolly v. Roche, to have their out-of-state wedding recognized by Arizona. Their case, along with Majors v. Jeanes, led to U.S. District Court judge John Sedwick to rule against the state’s ban in October. The defendants in the Connolly case filed an appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in November 2014. …..
“Like the prophets who brought God’s Word to the people, Jesus had sympathy for the poor and often rebuked rich people who were selfish and did nothing for the poor. In Jesus’ parable, the poor man Lazarus who died was carried by angels to Abraham’s side in heaven, and the rich man was sent to hell, where he was in torment. The rich man had lived for his own pleasure and had ignored the message of Moses and the Prophets. Lazarus had had no comfort in life, but in death he received the blessings of life with God in heaven.”7
Joyce Meyer [Pauline Joyce Hutchison] – Yup, another millionaire who simply says she’s “blessed” while the poor and hungry surround her “church”. 8
“There was a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate was laid a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man’s table. Moreover, even the dogs came and licked his sores. The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham’s side. The rich man also died and was buried, and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham far off and Lazarus at his side.”9
Matthew Ashimolowo – A millionaire many times over. His organization has been investigated about reported serious misconduct and mismanagement. Yet he loves his money. 10
“My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory. For if a man wearing a gold ring and fine clothing comes into your assembly, and a poor man in shabby clothing also comes in, and if you pay attention to the one who wears the fine clothing and say, “You sit here in a good place,” while you say to the poor man, “You stand over there,” or, “Sit down at my feet,” have you not then made distinctions among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts?”11
Temitope Balogun Joshua [aka T.B. Joshua] – Yes, folks are “hooked” on his YouTube videos. Hate caused the channel to be suspended by YouTube in 2021 for alleged homophobic hate speech. He loved his money but couldn’t take it with him when he died on June 5, 2021. 12
“He also said to the disciples, “There was a rich man who had a manager, and charges were brought to him that this man was wasting his possessions. And he called him and said to him, ‘What is this that I hear about you? Turn in the account of your management, for you can no longer be manager.’ And the manager said to himself, ‘What shall I do, since my master is taking the management away from me? I am not strong enough to dig, and I am ashamed to beg. I have decided what to do, so that when I am removed from management, people may receive me into their houses.’ So, summoning his master’s debtors one by one, he said to the first, ‘How much do you owe my master?’”13
Rick Warren – Saddle Back Church, a megachurch in Lake Forest, California. Sells tons of books under the title of The Purpose Driven Life. His “wealth” is reported to be over $25 million. His anti-evolution and anti-gay preaching have angered many who continually protest his rhetoric. He has fought the IRS regarding housing allowances and his mansions where he refuses to pay taxes. 14
” A minister’s housing allowance (sometimes called a parsonage allowance or a rental allowance) is excludable from gross income for income tax purposes but not for self-employment tax purposes. If you receive as part of your salary (for services as a minister) an amount officially designated (in advance of payment) as a housing allowance, and the amount isn’t more than reasonable pay for your services, you can exclude from gross income the lesser of the following amounts:15
the amount officially designated (in advance of payment) as a housing allowance;
the amount actually used to provide or rent a home; or
the fair market rental value of the home (including furnishings, utilities, garage, etc.).“
Billy Graham [William Franklin Graham Jr.] – Another person who couldn’t take his wealth with him when he died on February 21, 2018. He opposed John F. Kennedy, favored Richard Nixon, and loved Mitt Romney. Billy’s son endorsed and voted for Donald Trump. He encouraged Nixon to bomb North Vietnam. Money rules his decisions. 16
Creflo Dollar – Another rich “pastor”. He preaches something called prosperity theology”. 17 It is obvioius that Creflo loves his money. 18
