If the American people elect a conservative president, his administration will have to eradicate climate change references from absolutely everywhere." — former deputy chief of staff of USAID under Trump

  • Telorand@reddthat.com
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    4 months ago

    We call that theocracy or theofascism (a more modern portmanteau). Religion is immensely useful for theocrats and fascists, because it has defacto in- and out-groups plus magic, superstition, and taboos—prime ingredients for making shit up in the name of power.

    It is also worth noting that Christianity has been especially bad for climate change action, because even among progressive Christians, there’s a belief that their god will intervene.

    A fascist theocracy in the US would be globally disastrous for multiple reasons.