Indiana’s Lt. Gov. Falsely Claims Every Founding Father Would Be Labeled a “Far-Right Christian Nationalist”

https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/indianas-lt-gov-falsely-claims-every

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BillyClark@piefed.social · 16 pts · 223d

The founding fathers had diverse beliefs. Even if they had been far right Christians, that certainly doesn't say anything about the world today.

Just like it used to be that Muslim scholars were some of the leading scientific and mathematical minds in the world, but that was the past. It doesn't mean anything today.

Probably the stupidest idea, though, is to call the founding fathers "Nationalists." They rebelled against their nation.

Pat_Riot@lemmy.today · 14 pts · 223d

Jefferson thought Muslims would like it here and thought it would be a good idea.

RaoulDuke25@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 13 pts · 223d

Sure. The whole "separation of church and state" is a great example.

harrys_balzac@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 6 pts · 223d

He looks like he should be hosting a podcast where he complains about how women conspire against him to make him feel effeminate.

Davel23@fedia.io · 4 pts · 223d (1 reply)

He looks like Ricky Gervais and Seth MacFarlane had a baby.

P00ptart@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 221d

Plus the flex seal guy.

photonic_sorcerer@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 4 pts · 223d

Spoken like someone whose knowledge about the founding fathers comes entirely from his own fanfiction.