I guess in the end, it sort of weirds me out that "creationism" is a factor in politics. Like.. an actual variable sometimes.
Religion in general, of course when used as political variable, fear, and rallying cause vs division & propaganda tool. If it weren't for Trump's bullshit blatantly preying on Christians for votes, there will always be that crazy Christian variable in US politics - regardless of class, race, etc, there will always be strong religious voting sects in general. Of course, a blatant example, Mormons have huge political impact in specific US states, etc. The Bush era was entirely underscored by "born again Christian" sentiments. Nothing new, but perhaps it is just the degree to which the variable is thrown around lately - maybe it just seems more like Christian hooliganism in this Trump bullying climate these days?
Of course, I've never lived in a religious state myself, so my perspective is obviously limited. Even in Canada, which does have a deeper Catholic heritage in many provinces and cities, the politics inferred by religious influence is limited to many degrees. Unlike say.. blatant Catholic countries like Spain, Italy, Philippines, Ireland, various African countries as of late, etc. It gets to the point where political talking points is whether or not you believe in science. Wtf. The "Christian" perspective on global warming, and all that....in 2017, 2018 onwards, is that really what it comes down to??
Just some thoughts. Roy Moore huh? :groan:
Religion in general, of course when used as political variable, fear, and rallying cause vs division & propaganda tool. If it weren't for Trump's bullshit blatantly preying on Christians for votes, there will always be that crazy Christian variable in US politics - regardless of class, race, etc, there will always be strong religious voting sects in general. Of course, a blatant example, Mormons have huge political impact in specific US states, etc. The Bush era was entirely underscored by "born again Christian" sentiments. Nothing new, but perhaps it is just the degree to which the variable is thrown around lately - maybe it just seems more like Christian hooliganism in this Trump bullying climate these days?
Of course, I've never lived in a religious state myself, so my perspective is obviously limited. Even in Canada, which does have a deeper Catholic heritage in many provinces and cities, the politics inferred by religious influence is limited to many degrees. Unlike say.. blatant Catholic countries like Spain, Italy, Philippines, Ireland, various African countries as of late, etc. It gets to the point where political talking points is whether or not you believe in science. Wtf. The "Christian" perspective on global warming, and all that....in 2017, 2018 onwards, is that really what it comes down to??
Just some thoughts. Roy Moore huh? :groan: