Seth CotlarJan 8, 2023
The religious dimensions of January 6 were almost entirely overlooked by the J6 report and have been under-covered by the mainstream press. This piece makes a strong case for seeing Christian Nationalism as a crucial dimension of the insurrection. And importantly, that religious movement has not waned or changed course in any significant way since it led the "spiritual warfare" at the US Capitol two years ago. https://religiondispatches.org/evidence-strongly-suggests-trump-was-collaborating-with-christian-nationalist-leaders-before-january-6th/
Evidence Strongly Suggests Trump Was Collaborating with Christian Nationalist Leaders Before January 6th

On December 22, the House Select Committee investigating the January 6th Capitol Riot released its report, reopening the question of what forces and figures incited the insurrection as we observe its two-year anniversary. Yet, as numerous observers have noticed, the Committee neglected (or, indeed,

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Show threadZorro Notorious MEB 😡Jan 8, 2023
@sethcotlar My guess is that was deliberate. The committee chose to focus on the conduct of Donald Trump and his alleged co-conspirators.
Show threadphiltor 🇺🇦🌻Jan 8, 2023
@AlgoCompSynth @sethcotlar these Christian nationalist pastors are also coconspirators. They're out there giving religious cover for a lot of this nonsense. Knowing people from years ago who have drifted into this stuff, I can say it seems to be a lot more mainstream than most of us outside imagine.
Show threadZorro Notorious MEB 😡Jan 8, 2023
@philtor @sethcotlar Oh, I don't doubt that. I just think it's a mistake for a House or Senate committee to *directly* investigate a religious / quasi-religious entity instead of individuals, especially given the current Supreme Court.
Show threadphiltor 🇺🇦🌻
@AlgoCompSynth @sethcotlar yeah, lots of worms in cans.
Jan 8, 2023 at 9:11pmWeb