Moral relativism leads to indifference.

   ​Moral relativism can be dangerous since it leads to moral paralysis and indifference. We presently live in a world mired by a multitude of notions of moral relativism.

In a Post-Truth Era, as we are in, politics is defined by a political culture in which debate is framed by appealing to emotions rather than details of policy. Factual rebuttals are ignored, truth is of secondary (or even less) importance. Post-truth politics is dangerous as truth is not a priority anymore. Welcome to 2020.
👉Moral relativism is the view that moral judgments are true or false only relative to some particular standpoint (for instance, that of a culture or a historical period) and that no standpoint is uniquely privileged over all others. (Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy)

Anti-Semitism On The Rise in USA

 A record-high number of antisemitic incidents are unfolding across the United States. Jewish leaders say the surge is being partially driven by inflammatory statements made on social media by high-profile celebrities.

"There’s people who take pride in being anti-semitic, and that’s a bad development,” said Jewish scholar Alvin Rosenfeld of Indiana University. Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, was locked out of his Twitter and Instagram accounts for violating policies of both platforms after posting anti-semitic statements, threatening in a since-removed Oct. 8 tweet to go "death con 3 on JEWISH PEOPLE."

Last month, seven-time NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving endorsed a purported documentary espousing anti-semitic conspiracy theories, such as those suggesting that Jews secretly control the world. While Irving has since apologized, he has refused to unequivocally denounce antisemitism.

The Constitution establishes a federal democratic republic form of government.

In a democracy the power is in the hands of the people. In the Republic, power is in the hands of individual citizens. In a democratic system, laws are made by the majority. In the Republic system, laws are made by the elected representatives of the people. Rightwingers who claim to be the "power" always want to embrace a system where they are NOT the ones calling any shots (Democracy). The Constitution establishes a federal democratic republic form of government. That is, we have an indivisible union of 50 sovereign States. It is a democracy because people govern themselves. It is representative because people choose elected officials by free and secret ballot.. Democracy and Republic are not mutually exclusive in our current form of government regardless of what the USA might have been found as.The Constitution establishes a federal democratic republic form of government. That is, we have an indivisible union of 50 sovereign States. It is a democracy because people govern themselves. It is representative because people choose elected officials by free and secret ballot. It is a republic because the Government derives its power from the people      

Philadelphia Citizen: CONSTITUTIONAL REPUBLIC VS. DEMOCRACY
​WUNC: Is America a democracy or a republic? Yes, it is​
​Daily Kos: The Trumpist claim that we're 'a republic, not a democracy' is even more dangerous than it sounds
​The Signal: ​Gary Morrison | Democracy vs. Republic
Critical Mass: The War for Democracy in America Will Be Lost—or Won—in the States

Another Maga successfully being removed from society

 

Elon Musk said on Sunday Twitter users engaging in impersonation without clearly specifying it as a "parody" account will be permanently suspended without a warning. Actress Valerie Bertinelli started it off on Sunday. Kathy Griffin did it after her. Griffin was permanently suspended. Not the first time Griffin has been suspended from Twitter. 

     A Miami Trump supporter was convicted of shooting at men after argument over Biden flag on Jet Ski. The six-person jury deliberated less than two hours in convicting Eduardo Acosta, 39, on charges of attempted murder, aggravated assault with a firearm and armed robbery. He faces up to life in prison, with a mandatory minimum of at least 20 years, when he is sentenced on Dec. 16. Another Maga criminal removed from society.
     I have been getting a whole lot of emails from candidates across the country asking for last minute money. The thing that most of them have in common is that they dont mention what Party they are associated with. I know most of them so I know their party. Just seems odd me that they would not mention that.
Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton has decided that he won’t run for president in 2024 . Which begs the question: who knew he "was" running or even wanted him to??

Christian Nationalism: A Dangerous Dogma

 There are no people in the world in any country that God loves more than others. God's gift to man through Calvary is available to any man, woman, or child anywhere at any time. I have noticed that Christian Nationalists seem to think they have some kind of special favor merited from God. (A dangerous dogma because if you think God is on your side anyone in your way will have major trouble or hurt). The idea, like Christian Nationalism, is delusional. It's vain and lofty imaginations at work in peoples minds and imaginations that need to be "cast down"  as Paul mentioned in II Corinthians. In Christian Nationalism, it shows itself as a quest for power, and in most cases, at any cost (racism, anti-semitism, lies, etc), and on and on as imaginations have no boundary.                                           

I struggled for awhile with the idea that a person could be a Christian Nationalist without realizing it as I came across lots of CNs  who adamantly deny it. (Though some are embracing CN now). 

In honest evaluation though, I realized that I pushed many Christian Nationalist ideas for many years. In a country that has "In God We Trust" on our money (among other things) it becomes an almost common theme in Church Americana. I can look at things and events in USA history that seemed to reinforce those ideas until suddenly people like David Barton are preaching about how America has Christ in it's history and since He is a part of history...God will do great things for us 'To further His Kingdom). Waiting on God becomes long and tedious so efforts become political and the imaginations take off. The frustration eventually creates toxic Christian Nationalist ideologies. It is then that the time is ripe for a leader to step up and  use that frustration for their own personal advantage. Donald Trump and Michael Flynn are exploiting that now. We are where Germany was in the 1930s when at that time a relatively unknown but charismatic person established the Third Reich in 1933. 

Christian Nationalism has always had a bad end. Unfortunately the Third Reich lasted about 12 years ending in 1945 but with unimaginable cost.

The Vain Imaginations of Christian Nationalists

 

One foundation of Christian Nationalism is found in Romans 1:21-22: "Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became ->>vain in their imaginations,<-- and their foolish heart was darkened. Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools."

There are a lot of Christians who are pushing Christian Nationalism but do not know they are. Not knowing they are does not make them any less innocent. Paul points out to Timothy:  "For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths" (II Tim 2:3-4). Vain imaginations and desires for power are Christian Nationalist compatible.

Imagination is a very powerful force. Offhand I would count it as one of the most powerful forces in the universe outside of God & His Spirit. In fact, very early in our Creation story we find the Genesis author stating that in "GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually." (Gen 6:5). That is man. Jeremiah added “The heart is deceitful above all things, And desperately wicked; Who can know it?" (17:9). I cant even imagine what the world would have been by now had God not sent us His Son for our redemption.

A major part of spiritual warfare is "casting down imaginations" and that applies to what I hear and what I think. I must deal with my own imaginations..while addressing the info I take in. This takes the power of the word to aid in fortifying ourselves from it and even addressing in others. Build your spiritual foundation on a rock and not sand. The next wave..which might be CN..will come your way and wipe out everything you had spiritually. And there is no guarantee you will want it back when you finally discover how far away from reality the wave took you.

For me, right now, one of the major themes I address in my reading and writing is Christian Nationalism. As I stated earlier there are many people pushing Christian Nationalism but dont know they are doing it. I can attest, but not proudly, that I spent many years pushing Christian Nationalist ideas. My ideology followed many American church teachings that suggest America has some sort of special place in creation and, from reading authors like David Barton, were convinced that God played a major part in establishing America. Granted God was there and knows what was going on but He really did not have the hand on Americas foundation that most CNs think. (and I am not saying God abdicated anything...He allowed man to do what he was doing. And in contemporary society there is absolutely no calling from God to anyone to throw out the Constitution and establish America as a theocracy. Particularly since I understand the idea is to establish the Ten Commandments as the foundation. America has a rich Christian foundation and many blessings with Jesus as king and not some theocratic political leader. 

Christian Nationalism as a movement is a power play. They have a sense that they have no power and then when some apostate comes along and playa the Jesus card, they are all in. God, of course, nor Jesus ever issued those kinds of commands. There are self proclaimed prophets as we speak pushing what they claim are prophetic words from God...but they are not. They get themselves attention...and they can find ways through the internet to monetize themselves...and as long as the money keeps coming they will keep preaching whatever the donators want.

Adolf Hitler pushed Christian Nationalism in the 1930s as he rose to power. He understood the need for power many Christians have...particularly when enticed via the avenue of their own vain imaginations.

Maga Republicans are still a domestic terrorist group

   

 Charlie Kirk Says a ‘Patriot’ Should Bail Out Alleged Paul Pelosi Attacker. No one will change my mind when I say Maga republicans are a domestic terrorist group!! They make Rittenhouse a celebrity, Election lies their reality, they try taking governors hostage (Michigan), and are OK to let people die of Covid (cuz "freedom")..and among other things they purposely publish conspiracy theories and other nonsense and try pushing it as truth. The whole Maga movement has been drawing white supremacists, antisemitism, the Proud Boys...not to forget the beginning of their coup on Jan 6 2021.

Raw Story: ​'The MAGA Republicans are a domestic terrorist cell': ex-Breitbart staffer
​CNN: Senate Republicans block domestic terrorism prevention bill in key vote
​Newsweek: ​President Biden Is Right: MAGA Republicans Are a Threat to Our Democracy | Opinion
​Mother Jones: ​How Trump Spread Incitement of Violence Throughout the GOP
Rally Starter: Demand a Plan from the GOP to Protect the US from MAGA Terrorists
​Washington Post: Biden’s stark warning: The U.S. is threatened by its own citizens
Daily Beast: It’s Time to Call MAGA a National Security Threat

If the GOP is so tough on crime, why are they causing so much of it?

  The man who assaulted Nancy Pelosi's husband, the militia members who planned to kidnap Gretchen Whitmer and the rioters on Jan. 6th are all devout Trumpers. If the GOP is so tough on crime, why are they causing so much of it?

​Fact Check: Misleading Attack About Democrats and Criminal Immigrants
New Republic: John Durham’s Investigation Has Disclosed Corruption: His Own
Reveal: ​State Legislatures Are Dramatically Increasing Law Enforcement Involvement in Elections​
NPR: ​Republicans recast drugs and fentanyl as a crime and border security problem
Seattle PI: ​GOP lawmakers move toward removal of Philadelphia prosecutor
Yahoo: ​'Asian Lives Matter' Republican ad blames Biden for anti-Asian hate

The Prophets of doom gloom and Trump are back

  Julie Green, of Julie Green Ministries, has received another “prophetic word” from God. God says Herschel Walker will win, MAGA candidates will win every place elections were “stolen” in 2020, and Biden will be replaced. So sayeth the Lord. (Her video has 151,000 views since last night).

​Yahoo News: Doug Mastriano says he's not extreme. So why do many say he is?
​Get Religion: New stories on New Apostolic Reformation, Sean Feucht keep assuming a right-wing takeover
​New Republic: The Right-Wing Christian Sect Plotting a Political Takeover

Magas are officially a hate group

 The assailant who broke into Nancy Pelosi's house and beat Nancy Pelosi's husband (an 86 year old man) called out "Nancy" at first. Clearly he was hoping to find Nancy Pelosi. That's a clear result of the GOP demonizing Nancy Pelosi whenever they can. It's part of their talking points. Maga cult and elected GOPers also. Magas are officially a hate group, "christian" white nationalist and racist...and, anti-semitic. Before Trump was elected and won his first primary in Iowa he said "I love the uneducated!" That is the game he has played and he has an army of Magas who eat up the stupid and the hate and do his bidding, so to speak. He instigated the dumpster fire known as Jan 6...then sacrificed them and pretends he had no idea who they were. The very real threat is still out there. November 8 could be a bad day for America.

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NBC News: Live updates: Nancy Pelosi's husband attacked in home invasion

NBC News Bay Area: ​What to Know About David Depape, Man Accused of Attacking Paul Pelosi in SF Home Invasion

​San Francisco Standard: ​Speaker Pelosi Arrives at SF Hospital as Husband’s Alleged Attacker Faces Attempted Murder Charge
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​“This is a direct result of that disgusting political rhetoric, whether it’s from Donald Trump or Marjorie Taylor Greene or Newsmax or Fox News. And I’m really worried that now that Elon Musk is taking over Twitter, he is going to unleash the hate. I’m concerned about that. It’s going to make things worse.”  -California State Senator Scott Wiener on violence against Paul Pelosi 10.28.22

​CNN: Paul Pelosi, Nancy Pelosi’s husband, attacked at couple’s home

Sacramento Bee: ​Conspiracy theories, racist posts: What we know about the Nancy Pelosi home invasion suspect

KIRO: ​Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul Pelosi, attacked with hammer in home break-in

​Reuters: ​Attack on Nancy Pelosi's home was 'not a random act', police say

New York Times: ​Live Updates: Intruder Seeking Speaker Pelosi Attacked Her Husband With a Hammer

Business Insider: ​Nancy Pelosi's husband severely beaten with a hammer during an early-morning break-in