Jackson Jambalaya

Daniel - Trump used AI to generate and publish an image of himself dressed and posed as the pope, only a week after Pope Francis died. Trump is the biggest enemy of religion in the US.

How can anyone read The Sermon on the Mount which are Jesus' words or the New Testament at all, or know how Jesus reacted " the money changers" and write such drivel? Does D.L. even realize Jesus wasn't white? He wasn't Caucasian or Anglo Saxon. Jesus didn't acquire wealth or finery or ask for money. Indeed, it's amazing to me that any Christian justifies " religion for profit" instead of " charity" and " good works".

Nazis robbed and killed Jews and hated anyone who wasn't Aryan. Today's U.S. Nazis are and less educated and do not even know that being " Anglo Saxon" doesn't mean they are pure Aryans.

Neo-Nazis and the KKK should be especially worried that today, a DNA test is all that's needed. Mengele would be thrilled...so much easier than measuring facial characteristics. Alas, you'll probably have to lynch rather a lot of the current leaders and members of the KKK and White Citizen's Council. It's risker still since Mississippi never required sociology in schools so you've no clue how many human societies culturally and racially mixed during the course of human history...even royal ones. Nazism is for deliberately ignorant or violent people only.

It’s hilarious how many MAGA’s pretend to be Christian. They are 2 opposite sides on a moral spectrum. Christians aren’t being targeted in the USA, it’s practically a professional requirement to in our podunk state. Once again Daniel, you are not the victim you so often pretend to be.

Your lack of self awareness is staggering.

What is your metric for judgment?

"The Sermon on the Mount which are Jesus' words", when ever a writer uses this terminology, I can disregard what they have written. In those few words, they have shown their total spiritual ignorance.

2 Timothy 3:16 says "all scripture is given by inspiration of GOD, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness,"

How much scripture, all. One verse doesn't cancel out another verse of scripture. When someone seems to observe scripture in conflict, it is because of spiritual ignorance.

2 Timothy 2:

Thank yourself and own all this difficulty by enabling fascist, blasphemous anti-Christian traitors. You will held to account by greater entities than this writer and I am certain you will receive your just "reward".

Not sure who this rant is aimed at, but if it's DL and his fans, then I'm all for it!

@12:22 - It’s not a single metric, it’s a judgement based on the entirety of evidence.

As someone who doesn’t subscribe to religious beliefs, I read the article with genuine interest and respect for its introspective tone. While I don’t share the author’s faith, I do believe that religious and non-religious people alike can engage in thoughtful, honest dialogue about the direction of our society.

That said, I’d like to offer a few alternative perspectives.

The article begins with the claim that society has become a “very challenging place for a person of faith.” From where I stand, it’s not clear that’s entirely true—at least in the United States. Christianity continues to enjoy considerable influence in American culture, politics, and public life. Elected officials frequently invoke Christian values; Christian holidays shape the calendar; and churches operate freely and prominently across the country. From an outside view, Christianity seems less “marginalized” and more deeply embedded in the mainstream.

What has changed, I think, is that Christianity no longer holds uncontested cultural dominance. Other worldviews—secular, pluralist, or based on other religions—are now sharing the public square. This isn’t hostility; it’s equality. When Christians are criticized, it’s not always because of their faith. Sometimes it’s because they are participating in political efforts that affect others—like LGBTQ+ rights, reproductive freedom, or science-based education. These debates are about values, but not all resistance to Christian influence is an attack on Christianity itself.

Regarding the concerns about “Christian nationalism,” I understand that some believers feel unfairly painted with a broad brush. But the fear is not made up. When religious language is fused with political power—especially in ways that imply the nation should reflect a single religious identity—it can threaten the very religious freedom that protects everyone, including Christians. As an atheist, I’d never want to see anyone barred from political engagement because of their faith. But I also don’t want laws based on religious doctrine imposed on a pluralistic population.

The article ends with a binary question: What’s the bigger threat—Christian nationalism, or Christian apathy? From my perspective, the false choice is the real problem. Many of us—religious or not—want to live in a society where ideas can be exchanged freely, without fear or dominance. That means respecting everyone’s right to speak, but also everyone’s right to disagree.

In the end, I think we actually share a lot of concerns. We all want to live lives of meaning, integrity, and compassion. The challenge isn’t just for people of faith—it’s for all of us, trying to live well together in a complex world.