Post ATONbctvKpZKr5kpd2 by south_lib@mastodon.social
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(DIR) Post #ATODultr6PQwj2DG0e by mattsheffield@mastodon.social
2023-03-08T00:54:52Z
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𧔠The origins of "transgenderism" and "gender ideology."Almost every single piece of rhetoric used by Christianist activists against #trans people was used previously against lesbians and gays.They don't want you to know this....
(DIR) Post #ATODunnY2pZoc3HFSK by mattsheffield@mastodon.social
2023-03-08T00:55:58Z
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Before the fight for same-sex marriage, advocates had to overcome unscientific prejudice against homosexuality, which was classified as a mental illness.Christianist activists played into this, claiming that no one was bi, gay or lesbian. Instead, they "had a homosexuality."An entire organization was created called the National Association for Research & Therapy of Homosexuality which was a front group for religious bigots to launder their doctrine through the language of psychology.
(DIR) Post #ATODupdLDkbIIyW7pA by mattsheffield@mastodon.social
2023-03-08T00:56:22Z
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Christianists totally lost this battle so they do not use this language any more.They still believe it though and they continue trying to keep their abusive "conversion therapy" programs, aka suicide factories, legal.
(DIR) Post #ATODurEFI1iNFin6zA by mattsheffield@mastodon.social
2023-03-08T00:57:14Z
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The No. 1 thing to understand about Christianists is that they never tell you what they actually think.The leaders of these groups literally believe that everyone who is LGBT is under the influence or control of Satan.But they know this comes off as insane to normal people.The vast majority of people don't hold such superstitions, but they might be susceptible to the idea that being trans is contagious, just like many believed earlier about homosexuality and lies about "recruitment."
(DIR) Post #ATODut3gUGSGvXrhnk by mattsheffield@mastodon.social
2023-03-08T01:00:00Z
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Having failed to make convincing scientific arguments, the Christian Right made up a fake argument to rail against: "transgenderism."It's a complete lie, since there are many #trans people who are Republican. Being trans is not an inherently political act.But by pretending it is, the far right can equate trans rights to communism or religion, making it much easier to isolate trans people, including within LGB communities.
(DIR) Post #ATODzHJMG2btIvI3zk by fcktheworld587@social.linux.pizza
2023-03-08T01:03:28Z
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@mattsheffield look, I'm not saying we need to kill Christians, I'm just saying we need to eradicate Christian ideology
(DIR) Post #ATOE2PZM0kg1miGZrU by mattsheffield@mastodon.social
2023-03-08T01:00:36Z
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They can also make remarks that incite violence while also having a shred of plausible deniability.It's deceitful of course, but dishonesty and double speak is their entire modus operandi.Just as "eradicating Judaism" means eradicating Jews, so does "eradicating transgenderism" mean eradicating trans people.Their vision is no different from Iran where homosexuality is illegal and people are forced to have sex reassignment surgery.
(DIR) Post #ATOE2R2SY1YKLGtKro by mattsheffield@mastodon.social
2023-03-08T01:02:23Z
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Christianists dare not say what they actually want because to do so would imperil their ability to deceive the uninformed about the bugaboo of "gender ideology."When you can convince people to believe a radical, world destroying force is at work, anything is permissible.This is how they keep the dupes in line, by making them think that the real extremists are people trying to live their lives.Millions have fallen for this deception, sadly.
(DIR) Post #ATOEBC67T27abrmQSW by mattsheffield@mastodon.social
2023-03-08T01:04:09Z
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This is what the Christian right wants but never says:â Criminalization of homosexualityâ Criminalization of intersexual gender affirmationâ Banning women and men from wearing traditional gendered clothingâ Banning female employmentâ Removal of religious liberty for faiths that disagreeâ Forcing atheists and non-Christian theists into the closet along with anyone who is LGBTQ
(DIR) Post #ATONbctvKpZKr5kpd2 by south_lib@mastodon.social
2023-03-08T02:51:14Z
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@fcktheworld587 @mattsheffield We either live without them, or they live without us.Pick between the Nazi Evangelical-Christians, and the people who desire to provide 4th graders with free lunches, will ya?And yes; violence ain't always the first best option, as we can deport (although this might just spread the issue, not eradicate it), ostracize, and suppress their antidemocratic-MAGA-National Conservative rhetoric.To save democracy and progress, we must rid ourselves of the opposition.
(DIR) Post #ATPCGIsZfwtWL8iGiO by dpflug@hachyderm.io
2023-03-08T12:18:51Z
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@fcktheworld587Hate will bridle any creed it can find.@mattsheffield