WIST QuotationsMay 27

A quotation from Heinlein

There is a latent deep strain of religious fanaticism in this, our culture; it is rooted in our history and it has broken out many times in the past. It is with us now; there has been a sharp rise in strongly evangelical sects in this country in recent years, some of which hold beliefs theocratic in the extreme, anti-intellectual, anti-scientific, and anti-libertarian.

Robert A. Heinlein (1907-1988) American writer
Essay (1952-10), “Concerning Stories Never Written,” Revolt in 2100, Postscript (1953)

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Heinlein, Robert A. - Essay (1952-10), "Concerning Stories Never Written," Revolt in 2100, Postscript (1953) | WIST Quotations

There is a latent deep strain of religious fanaticism in this, our culture; it is rooted in our history and it has broken out many times in the past. It is with us now; there has been a sharp rise in strongly evangelical sects in this country in recent years,…

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PugJesusMay 13
Look, I'm not saying another purge will solve ALL of our problems, but...
PugJesusMay 13

Look, I'm not saying another purge will solve ALL of our problems, but...

https://piefed.social/c/historymemes/p/2057793/look-i-m-not-saying-another-purge-will-solve-all-of-our-problems-but

WIST QuotationsMay 12

A quotation from Hannah Arendt

The disturbing factor in the success of totalitarianism is rather the true selflessness of its adherents: it may be understandable that a Nazi or Bolshevik will not be shaken in his conviction by crimes against people who do not belong to the movement or are even hostile to it; but the amazing fact is that neither is he likely to waver when the monster begins to devour its own children, and not even if he becomes a victim of persecution himself, if he is framed and condemned, if he is purged from the party and sent to a forced-labor or concentration camp. On the contrary, to the wonder of the whole civilized world, he may even be willing to help in his own prosecution and frame his own death sentence if only his status as a member of the movement is not touched.

Hannah Arendt (1906-1975) German-American philosopher, political theorist
Origins of Totalitarianism, Part 3, ch. 10 “A Classless Society,” sec. 1 (1951)

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Arendt, Hannah - Origins of Totalitarianism, Part 3, ch. 10 "A Classless Society," sec. 1 (1951) | WIST Quotations

The disturbing factor in the success of totalitarianism is rather the true selflessness of its adherents: it may be understandable that a Nazi or Bolshevik will not be shaken in his conviction by crimes against people who do not belong to the movement or are even hostile to it; but…

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Wisdom in SpaceMay 10

Fanaticism consists in redoubling your efforts when you have forgotten your aim.
-- George Santayana

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WIST QuotationsApr 27

A quotation from John Adams

We must come to the Principles of Jesus. But, when will all Men and all Nations do as they would be done by? Forgive all Injuries and love their Enemies as themselves? I leave those profound Phylosophers whose Sagacity perceives the Perfectibility of Humane Nature, and those illuminated Theologians who expect the Apocalyptic Reign, to enjoy their transporting hopes; provided always that they will not engage us in Crusades and French Revolutions, nor burn us for doubting.

John Adams (1735–1826) American lawyer, Founding Father, statesman, US President (1797–1801)
Letter (1816-02-02) to Thomas Jefferson

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Adams, John - Letter (1816-02-02) to Thomas Jefferson | WIST Quotations

We must come to the Principles of Jesus. But, when will all Men and all Nations do as they would be done by? Forgive all Injuries and love their Enemies as themselves? I leave those profound Phylosophers whose Sagacity perceives the Perfectibility of Humane Nature, and those illuminated Theologians who…

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PugJesusApr 4
Real preacher, or grimdark 40k quote?
Wisdom in SpaceMar 29

Prodigy is at its essence: adaptability and persistent, positive obsession. Without persistence, what remains is an enthusiasm of the moment. Without adaptability, what remains may be channeled into destructive fanaticism. Without positive obsession, there is nothing at all.
-- Octavia E. Butler (Parable of the Sower)

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Wisdom in SpaceMar 22

When fanatics are on top, there is no limit to oppression.
-- H. L. Mencken

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Not RappaportMar 14

MAGA attacks show how thoroughly Christian extremism has hijacked the GOP: report

https://www.alternet.org/republican-party-christian-nationalists/

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MAGA attacks show how thoroughly Christian extremism has hijacked the GOP: report

Liberal Current writer Alan Elrod says Christian nationalists have commandeered the Republican Paty enough to now dictate their extremist messaging through the party’s mouthpiece.On Tuesday, the official NRSC account on X, representing Senate Republicans, posted a clip of Texas Democratic candidate ...

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