TheWiseOldFart

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart   It is no secret that I reject all organized religion. In 1981, I found myself increasingly angry that our government was clearly favoring one religion over all others, which is forbidden by the First Amendment. Ronald Reagan is the reason this began to be a problem. In his defense, I believe he was a true believer. However, his support of Christianity harmed our nation greatly, and his poor judgment continues to be problematic today. Here we are in 2025. The Antichrist is following his destiny as predicted by the Bible and is pretending to be our nation’s president. Trump will pander to any individual or group offering his, hers, or their support and adoration for the old, obese man whose only “god” is himself. Another fake-Christian group is attempting to ignore the teachings of Jesus Christ and force their prejudices on all Americans. Southern Baptists, all 12 million of them, are another group falsely claiming to be Christians. Their latest effort is fo...

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart   It is an undeniable fact that the greatest danger to the American people is domestic terrorism. With this irrefutable truth comes an additional fact, Christian leaders have been complicit in the death and destruction of millions of men and women throughout history. In America, religious leaders promote anger, hatred, and instigate violence against those who disagree with their twisted beliefs. They are wealthy and pay no taxes, and giving up these privileges is unthinkable. The first Europeans to land on the shore of the new nation were members of religious institutions. No one was allowed to challenge the leaders of these groups, fearing alienation and retaliation. The term “God” was used continuously, and threats of “eternal damnation” were used as weapons to secure obedience and servitude. Between 1050 and 1300 military assaults, originating from Christian-dominated countries, were responsible for the deaths of Christians and Muslims alike, estimated to...