Oh, how I wish this would be explained to the masses not just your subscribers. Law must apply equally aka “What’s good for the goose is good for the gander”.
Qasim, I will not waste the precious minutes of my life, listening to stupid repubs talk lies to get elected. Am not around people like that, ... but if I were, I would try to explain, that I like our secular gov't, and support also, the ideal of anyone can practice the religion, or no religion, of his/her choice. Easy-peasy. It's those who try to force you to believe their way, that I just say, "different strokes, for different folks."
I'm more worried about stupidity, or ignorance, lack of education, lack of curiosity, wanting to find out an answer, b/c that is what has put us in this situation of an unprovoked war, a war to prove his masculinity, or EGO, or diversion from his complicity in epstein files -- would a human start a WAR, for those silly reasons? .... not a man of quality, not a man with a soul, ... but that describes our current president.
It's like the whole "think about the children" rhetoric: They don't care about innocent lives or what happens to them, they just use them and lies told about them as an excuse to get ill-informed people to join their side and control us.
I remember in the 70's when I heard someone, appalled by marriage between Black's and whites becoming lawful, say "but think about the children!" What? A person who's Italian can marry a person who's Swedish--so why can't a person who's African marry a person who's Irish. ALL people are different--you don't marry your brother so as not to marry anyone DIFFERENT. And it persists today--the Harry and Meghan story.
The 'Christian' fundamentalists are doing their own version right now in the US. Book banning. Poorer healthcare for women's reproductive Healthcare upto manslaughter vis labor.
Thank You! That was really well explained and quite interesting. I’m always surprised at how most religions are so similar in their basic theological tenets… unless of course the extremes of any religious group is examined. I’ve never understood people that discriminate… against anyone… I was always taught and still believe that no matter your spirituality, the color of your skin, sexuality, (or whatever distinction you want to make) we’re all just human beings and deserve to be treated as such. I don’t ‘get’ racism, antisemitism, anti shariah… I just don’t get it. Thank you for sharing this knowledge!
I have known since 1991 that separation of church and state protects religion. These white nationalists have no religion but pretend to one to destroy religion. Thank you for explaining so well exactly what they are about.
This isn't directly related but... on Substack I just read a post that said how would you like to spend your day finding 250 bodies and putting them in body bags--that's what some people in Lebanon are doing today.
This spoiled country, America, has never had to face that (with the exception of 9/11). To many here what's happening in Lebanon, Iran, Gaza is like stupid gaming. Unfortunately, maybe we need a damn wake-up call. Living people bleed and die. It's not a game.
This is the republican playbook through and through. First it was DEI and trans, but people have been pushing back and protesting their hate statements against these groups. So let’s take fear of the other to Muslims and shariah. A poorly understood religion and doctrine that is easy to inspire fear against. Republicans can only win on fear and hate. They are terrified that Muslims are starting to express their views and use their political power. And the vast majority of Muslims along with democratic values. So make everybody fear Muslims and you weaken a growing electorate.
https://substack.com/profile/408292307-patti-fraticelli/note/c-247359580
Qasim, this is explained so well! Thank you! The psychological trauma & warfare from government is so exhausting, dangerous & needs to stop!
I learn so much from you. Thank you.
Oh, how I wish this would be explained to the masses not just your subscribers. Law must apply equally aka “What’s good for the goose is good for the gander”.
Qasim, I will not waste the precious minutes of my life, listening to stupid repubs talk lies to get elected. Am not around people like that, ... but if I were, I would try to explain, that I like our secular gov't, and support also, the ideal of anyone can practice the religion, or no religion, of his/her choice. Easy-peasy. It's those who try to force you to believe their way, that I just say, "different strokes, for different folks."
I'm more worried about stupidity, or ignorance, lack of education, lack of curiosity, wanting to find out an answer, b/c that is what has put us in this situation of an unprovoked war, a war to prove his masculinity, or EGO, or diversion from his complicity in epstein files -- would a human start a WAR, for those silly reasons? .... not a man of quality, not a man with a soul, ... but that describes our current president.
I’ve got no problem with Muslims. Islam is no more misguided than every other religion.
My enemies are ignorant sister-fucking hillbillies like Tuberville, Fine, etc. They’re the real danger to civilization.
You have a gift & you're using it well. Thank you so much! May your paid subscribers keep you writing more much-needed informative articles!
It's like the whole "think about the children" rhetoric: They don't care about innocent lives or what happens to them, they just use them and lies told about them as an excuse to get ill-informed people to join their side and control us.
I remember in the 70's when I heard someone, appalled by marriage between Black's and whites becoming lawful, say "but think about the children!" What? A person who's Italian can marry a person who's Swedish--so why can't a person who's African marry a person who's Irish. ALL people are different--you don't marry your brother so as not to marry anyone DIFFERENT. And it persists today--the Harry and Meghan story.
Some people I swear >_<
Great post sir! I learned a lot
The 'Christian' fundamentalists are doing their own version right now in the US. Book banning. Poorer healthcare for women's reproductive Healthcare upto manslaughter vis labor.
They claim that Islam oppresses women, and yet they have no problems doing what they claim Muslims are doing? Damn hypocrites.
Thank You! That was really well explained and quite interesting. I’m always surprised at how most religions are so similar in their basic theological tenets… unless of course the extremes of any religious group is examined. I’ve never understood people that discriminate… against anyone… I was always taught and still believe that no matter your spirituality, the color of your skin, sexuality, (or whatever distinction you want to make) we’re all just human beings and deserve to be treated as such. I don’t ‘get’ racism, antisemitism, anti shariah… I just don’t get it. Thank you for sharing this knowledge!
I have known since 1991 that separation of church and state protects religion. These white nationalists have no religion but pretend to one to destroy religion. Thank you for explaining so well exactly what they are about.
This isn't directly related but... on Substack I just read a post that said how would you like to spend your day finding 250 bodies and putting them in body bags--that's what some people in Lebanon are doing today.
This spoiled country, America, has never had to face that (with the exception of 9/11). To many here what's happening in Lebanon, Iran, Gaza is like stupid gaming. Unfortunately, maybe we need a damn wake-up call. Living people bleed and die. It's not a game.
Just wondering what the correlation between politicians who espouse this poisonous ideology and AIPAC funding.
Thank you for this great article 🙏🕊️
This is the republican playbook through and through. First it was DEI and trans, but people have been pushing back and protesting their hate statements against these groups. So let’s take fear of the other to Muslims and shariah. A poorly understood religion and doctrine that is easy to inspire fear against. Republicans can only win on fear and hate. They are terrified that Muslims are starting to express their views and use their political power. And the vast majority of Muslims along with democratic values. So make everybody fear Muslims and you weaken a growing electorate.
The things “good Christians” try to do in Jesus’ name! He must never stop throwing up.