Freedom From Religion FoundationFreethought Radio – April 16, 2026
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Blue Press JournalBlurred Lines: Trump’s AI Imagery and the Evangelical Crisis of Identity – Franklin Graham
by Winston Wendell A Cultural Commentary - April 16, 2026 The recent controversy surrounding Donald Trump’s AI-generated social media posts—depicting him in messianic imagery—has unveiled a disturbing reality within the American evangelical movement. When Trump shared an image suggestive of Christ, he wasn't just committing a lapse in judgment; he was engaging in a form of narcissism that borders on blasphemy. However, more alarming than the post itself is the blatant toadyism […]
NonilexOn Monday, #PopeLeo said he would continue to publicly oppose #war, while downplaying the idea that he was engaged in a direct dispute with #Trump.
“The things I say are not meant as attacks on anyone,” Leo told reporters.
He added: “I do not look at my role as being political, a politician. I don’t want to get into a debate with him. I don’t think that the message of the Gospel is meant to be abused in the way that some people are doing.”
Asked directly about #Trump’s comments on Truth Social, #PopeLeo said: “It’s ironic — the name of the site itself. Say no more.”
Leo’s comments came after Trump’s lengthy attack on the pope on Sunday night….
Tensions between the 2 leaders have risen in recent weeks. The pope has criticized Trump’s attacks on #Iran & appeared to distance himself from efforts by Pete #Hegseth, the #US Secy of #Defense, to portray the #US - #Israel campaign against Iran as a #Christian mission.
CRMunozTrump posted a lengthy attack on Pope Leo XIV tonight — accusing him of being weak on crime, soft on nuclear weapons, and aligned with Obama sympathizers.
He also suggested Leo should be grateful Trump exists, because without him, Leo wouldn’t be Pope.
On Easter weekend.
The separation of church and state is not a suggestion. It is the first clause of the First Amendment.
#DemocraTrend #PopeLeo #ChurchAndState #Politics #Democracy
He also suggested Leo should be grateful Trump exists, because without him, Leo wouldn’t be Pope.
On Easter weekend.
The separation of church and state is not a suggestion. It is the first clause of the First Amendment.
#DemocraTrend #PopeLeo #ChurchAndState #Politics #Democracy
The Pentagon threatened the Vatican’s ambassador.
Invoked 14th century papal subjugation as a threat.
Pope Leo cancelled his U.S. visit.
Stalin asked how many divisions the Pope commanded.
His empire answered that question in 1991.
Vox Populi has issued a Papal Bull.
For everyone paying attention:
https://open.substack.com/pub/carlosrmunoz/p/bulla-satirica-pro-defensione-pontificis
#DemocraTrend #PopeLeo #Satire #ChurchAndState #VaticanVsTrump
Invoked 14th century papal subjugation as a threat.
Pope Leo cancelled his U.S. visit.
Stalin asked how many divisions the Pope commanded.
His empire answered that question in 1991.
Vox Populi has issued a Papal Bull.
For everyone paying attention:
https://open.substack.com/pub/carlosrmunoz/p/bulla-satirica-pro-defensione-pontificis
#DemocraTrend #PopeLeo #Satire #ChurchAndState #VaticanVsTrump
"The Pope Has No Divisions": When the Pentagon Quoted Stalin and Threatened the Vatican
The Trump administration summoned the Vatican's ambassador to the Pentagon and invoked a 14th-century act of papal subjugation as a threat. Stalin asked the same question about papal power in 1935. His empire collapsed in 1991. A satirical call to arms — for believers, skeptics, and everyone paying attention.
During the discussion, the small group of #Pentagon & #Vatican officials discussed their differing views of current events, according to people on both sides with knowledge of the conversation. What is less clear is how adversarial the meeting was.
#law #Trump #Hegseth #Republicans #Constitution #FreedomOfReligion #ChurchAndState #Christianity #Evangelism #NewApostolicReformation #NAR #military #war #NationalSecurity #geopolitics #USpol
Cardinal’s meeting at #Pentagon was ‘unusual,’ #Vatican official says
Through the first year of Trump’s 2nd term, tensions between his admin & the Vatican — with the first #US born #pope — have simmered.
#law #Trump #Hegseth #Republicans #Constitution #FreedomOfReligion #ChurchAndState #Christianity #Evangelism #NewApostolicReformation #NAR #military #war #NationalSecurity #geopolitics #USpol
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/04/10/trump-vatican-pentagon-meeting/
Kimbanguism: The church shaping faith and politics in DR Congo http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TRz157 #Kimbanguism #DRCongo #AfricanPolitics #FaithInAction #ChurchAndState
Freethought Radio – April 9, 2026
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