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marmar

(79,849 posts)
Sun Apr 19, 2026, 10:39 AM Sunday

Stop Using the Bible as a Weapon: Fugelsang TRASHES Political Hypocrisy




Apr 17, 2026

Join bestselling author John Fugelsang and host Brian Karem as they delve into the complex interplay between faith and politics. This episode examines religious hypocrisy, the political manipulation of Christianity, and the broader implications for American democracy.

In this episode:

The contrast between true Christian teachings and the distorted version used for political gains

The history of the U.S. separation of church and state, including foundational quotes and legal milestones

How right-wing Christianity is deploying faith like a weapon in modern politics.

Current political initiatives like Trump’s Supreme Court visit and efforts to revise the 14th Amendment.

The future of American democracy, youth engagement, and the resilience of love as a cultural force.



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Stop Using the Bible as a Weapon: Fugelsang TRASHES Political Hypocrisy (Original Post) marmar Sunday OP
I've said many times before that any bible-thumper who tries to argue scripture... 3catwoman3 Sunday #1
Evangelicals have always tried to misuse and misquote the bible. Look at Pete Hegseth. And they're hypocrites. ChicagoTeamster Sunday #2

3catwoman3

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1. I've said many times before that any bible-thumper who tries to argue scripture...
Sun Apr 19, 2026, 11:05 AM
Sunday

...or Christianity with John Fugelsang does so at their own peril, and is asking to be totally humiliated.

His ex-nun mother and ex-brother dad raised a very good man.

ChicagoTeamster

(1,078 posts)
2. Evangelicals have always tried to misuse and misquote the bible. Look at Pete Hegseth. And they're hypocrites.
Sun Apr 19, 2026, 11:32 AM
Sunday

Look at all the Republican pols who paid for their mistresses to have abortions.
All the priests and pastors who have molested minor males and impregnated minor females.
All the porno mega stores with huge Neon signs in the Bible belt or along the expressway in Conservative Lutheran Synod Wisconsin.
All the tax evasion and financial fraud committed by Republican politicians.

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