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I now no longer believe it's a primary driver -- rather a reflection-slash-convenient reason for some underlying social force of repression. Point is, repressi

by jrm4 4y ago

I now no longer believe it's a primary driver -- rather a reflection-slash-convenient reason for some underlying social force of repression. Point is, repression can still exist and manifest without it. See e.g. "thirst traps."

alistairSH 4y ago
That's probably true, but as somebody on the other end of the political spectrum, I'm not sure it matters that much if the reason is actually "because Jesus" or really "Jesus is just an excuse". Either way, voters and the politicians they elect self-identify as conservative Christian while ramming through policies that are largely not the will of the people (at a national level).