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One World Order
Here's an example of right-wing propaganda, based on Qanon conspiracy theories. Before you avidly swallow all the trope about how Soros and Gates are all a bunch of evil, One World Order pedophiles, have a look at who is funding this propaganda and driving this disinformation:
Soros Conspiracy Theories and The Protests: A Gateway to Antisemitism
Here is a classic example of the connection between all-American religious fundamentalism and conspiracy theories. This was written by a pastor. See how he mis-uses scripture to support his views? Yeah. Just like they warped scripture to support female submission and racism. They've been desecrating Christianity for decades. Here's the latest spin on an old tactic:
Occult Ritual Transformation and Coronavirus: How Mask Wearing, Hand Washing, “Social Separation” and Lockdowns Are Age-Old Occult Rituals Being Used to Initiate People Into a New Global Order
We grew up with a culture that called anyone they disagreed with politically or ideologically the 'Anti-Christ'. So while you're avidly consuming the latest breathless announcements by conspiracists that Bill Gates et al are THE Anti-Christ, those of us who've heard it all before are kinda rolling our eyes. As this guy, who grew up steeped in fundamentalist religion explains, there's actually another far more obvious candidate for the role of the "Anti-Christ" - if you want to get technical and Biblical about it:
Maybe “Left Behind” Was Right…
"At the core of the “Left Behind” narrative is the story of the Anti-Christ, an evil world leader who is possessed by the devil himself who rises up, convinces the masses (including all the “false believers”) to follow him, who promises to bring peace to Israel, and who establishes prosperity for his nation and the world. The goal of this world leader is to enamor people with all of the things that keep them from a right relationship with God, and to become a functional god for them. This leader is a true wolf in sheep clothing, who may also claim to be a follower of Jesus but whose heart is fundamentally opposed to him.
It’s striking to me that as I write those words, which are literally the description of the anti-Christ in “Left Behind”, that I feel like I am describing an actual world leader that exists in our day… a world leader who:- Has the unfailing support of evangelical Christians
- Has admitted that he doesn’t need to repent of his sins or ask for forgiveness
- Has brought perceived economic prosperity
- Has promised peace and prosperity for Israel at all costs
- Regularly hosts rallies where masses come to praise him ..."
DE-RADICALIZATION RESOURCES
How to help loved ones avoid disinformation tactics and come back to reality.
Freedom of Mind - Steven Hassan
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