This week, I resolved the contradiction between saying “Vaccine mandates violate bodily autonomy” while passing draconian anti-abortion laws.
It makes sense within the context of Christian nationalism and Christian fundamentalism.
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It makes sense within the context of Christian nationalism and Christian fundamentalism.
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When I published it, YouTube told me that it contains sensitive information and viewing may be limited.
No porn or foul language, I promise!
Maybe it dislikes "anti-abortion" and discussions of rape laws?
I’ll have a transcript (and perhaps a Twitter summary) shortly.
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No porn or foul language, I promise!
Maybe it dislikes "anti-abortion" and discussions of rape laws?
I’ll have a transcript (and perhaps a Twitter summary) shortly.
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In a nutshell: Christian fundamentalism envisions a patriarchal hierarchy with women in a subordinate position.
Pretty much what nineteenth-century American courts held. From Bradwell v. State, 1872⤵️
The full opinion is here: law.cornell.edu/supremecourt/t…
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Pretty much what nineteenth-century American courts held. From Bradwell v. State, 1872⤵️
The full opinion is here: law.cornell.edu/supremecourt/t…
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More than one Republican has recently said women are "body hosts."
Anti-abortion laws have much in common with rape laws prior to the modern women's movement.
Rape was a property crime because a woman didn't own her own body. For more, see ⤵️
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Anti-abortion laws have much in common with rape laws prior to the modern women's movement.
Rape was a property crime because a woman didn't own her own body. For more, see ⤵️
https://twitter.com/Teri_Kanefield/status/1044239602477723648
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Christian nationalism (this definition is from Christianity Today) holds that the purpose of government is to make sure that America is defined by Christianity.
Laws are supposed to create an "American nation defined by Christianity."
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Laws are supposed to create an "American nation defined by Christianity."
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So when the government passes laws that create a Christian nation, the laws are an appropriate use of government power.
When laws have some other purpose, they are an abuse of government power.
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When laws have some other purpose, they are an abuse of government power.
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Hence, anti-abortion laws are an appropriate use of government power, while vaccine requirements are not.
Fundamentalism also tends to have a fatalistic attitude. "If I get COVID and die, so be it. It was God's will. If that girl gets pregnant, that, too, was God's will."
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Fundamentalism also tends to have a fatalistic attitude. "If I get COVID and die, so be it. It was God's will. If that girl gets pregnant, that, too, was God's will."
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Well, dang. I forgot to give you all the [edited] transcript. It's here: terikanefield.com/its-my-body-an…
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"Pro-life" is a clever slogan.
The far-right-wing has always been good at coopting clever slogans.
Vaccine mandates are prolife. So is not ruining a young girls' life.
"Pro-life" is in the eye of the beholder and it makes a good button.
The far-right-wing has always been good at coopting clever slogans.
Vaccine mandates are prolife. So is not ruining a young girls' life.
"Pro-life" is in the eye of the beholder and it makes a good button.
https://twitter.com/persephone_i/status/1434539461866663942
Correct, which is why I offered a definition of Christian nationalism from Christianity Today.
They make no secret that government power should be used to further their own religion.
Equating their religion with America is, well, very un-American.
They make no secret that government power should be used to further their own religion.
Equating their religion with America is, well, very un-American.
https://twitter.com/bee_panelo/status/1434542402421747719
All the major religions have their own extremists and fundamentalists.
The non-fundamentalists in each religion are embarrassed by their own.
The non-fundamentalists in each religion are embarrassed by their own.
As long as we're talking about religion, someone just told me all religions are problematic.
I disagree.
Example: The Quakers were the first abolitionists. They fought for Black equality and in the age of racial segregation, opened schools for Black children.
I disagree.
Example: The Quakers were the first abolitionists. They fought for Black equality and in the age of racial segregation, opened schools for Black children.
They love the Second and Tenth Amendments, but that "freedom of religion" part of the First Amendment they don't really get.
https://twitter.com/WizardBear1/status/1434695898949296130
I answered in the comments, but I'll answer here too.
I'm not concerned about beliefs.
I'm talking about the laws and policies people want --specifically people in favor of anti-abortion laws while opposed to vaccine and mask mandates. . ..
https://twitter.com/Jonatha12410749/status/1434972118022828034
I'm not concerned about beliefs.
I'm talking about the laws and policies people want --specifically people in favor of anti-abortion laws while opposed to vaccine and mask mandates. . ..
Someone may say: "I'm pro life. I'm in favor of anti- abortion laws. I'm also in favor of strict gun restrictions, vaccine mandates, mask mandates when necessary, and government aid so that mothers who can't afford to raise a child will be fully supported.
This is consistent.
This is consistent.
I'm not saying I'm in agreement with such a position, but I am not talking about such people.
Do such people even exist?
I'm specifically talking about the glaring hypocrisy in saying both "my body and I'll vax if I want to" and "we need anti-abortion laws."
Do such people even exist?
I'm specifically talking about the glaring hypocrisy in saying both "my body and I'll vax if I want to" and "we need anti-abortion laws."
I agree.
It isn't pro-life to outlaw abortions without a government program in place to support all children until they are adults.
It's not pro-life to force rape victims to give birth--and all girls under the age of consent are rape victims.
https://twitter.com/wheres_the_beef/status/1434565294366679042
It isn't pro-life to outlaw abortions without a government program in place to support all children until they are adults.
It's not pro-life to force rape victims to give birth--and all girls under the age of consent are rape victims.
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