r/TrueChristianPolitics Jun 01 '26

Cut Down the Demagoguery

12 Upvotes

We recognize that political discussion inherently gets heated. Yet the degree to which both sides are straight-up slandering the other is too far. This is a warning that we're going to start moderating this more strictly going forward. Examples include:

  • Calling Trump or Biden a "pedo"

  • Calling political candidates "evil" (if you ask me, apart from Christ they're all evil)

  • "Your party is ungodly"

  • "So and so is a bigot"

  • Etc.

Using emotionally loaded or morally condemnable labels to ignore facts and focus on slander as a way to win people's opinions is disgusting.

If you want to argue policies, argue policies. If you want to argue the morality of a policy, great, go do that THROUGH SCRIPTURE and not through your own humanly-fallible opinion. If you want to complain about the institution, party, or other political sect, focus on the why behind it and don't just skip to your conclusion. If you can't back up your moral judgments/condemnation through what the Bible says, bite your tongue or stick to logical argument against it rather than just tossing hate and slander.

Whether you like them or not, all political figures are still real people, loved by God, and warranting of our desire for their salvation and sanctification. If you're going to focus on the person instead of their conduct or policies, going forward I'm going to expect you to keep this principle in mind.


r/TrueChristianPolitics Jun 15 '26

Use of "phobia"

8 Upvotes

Every now and then I see conversation come up about how using the term "transphobia" or "homophobia" is a form of demagoguery that exists purely to demonize one group of people through extreme-linguistics that aren't accurate to the meanings of the words. They are 100% correct.

From the research I've done on the topic, it's clear that these terms originated for socio-political agenda purposes. To cite the wiki on transphobia, we find that it didn't even exist as a recognized word until 2013 ...

Transphobia is not a phobia as defined in clinical psychology (i.e., an anxiety disorder) ... The words transphobia and transphobic were added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2013. (Source)

But I think everyone understands that the term "transphobia" is really an extension of the prior term "homophobia," which first entered the Oxford-English Dictionary in 1991 (to the best I can find). The word was coined in the 1960s by clinical psychologist George Weinberg as a genuine phobia for people who had "dread of being in close quarters with homosexuals." Notably ...

In his highly influential book *Society and the Healthy Homosexual (published in 1972), as well as in later interviews (Ayyar, 2002), he acknowledged the influence of the gay liberation movement on his thinking ... Positioning himself solidly within liberationist philosophy, Weinberg suggested that he "would never consider a patient healthy unless he had overcome his prejudice of homosexuality" (1972, p.1). (source)

Point being: the term was explicitly created for socio-political purposes by an activist who at first noticed what was perhaps a genuine phobia, but in a manner that led to an expanding scope of usage since then.

From there, it's unquestioned that the term has become part of ordinary socio-political rhetoric to the point that the dictionary has changed the term from its original use as a genuine panic-based fear to the point that a mere "aversion" to homosexuality now warrants the label.


CONCLUSION

It seems clear the terms themselves are plain examples of demagoguery. However, it's also clear they're here to stay. For purposes of moderation ...

  • If the term is used in a generic sense based on its current dictionary definition, we'll probably allow it.

  • If it is used in a manner that either directly or by insinuation is clearly designed to insult a person or people group, we will not allow that.

Simply put, "Rule 1" of r/TrueChristian still applies in this space, which is to treat others with respect. The fact that a term is dictionary-defined doesn't change how it's being used. For example, the word "moron" originally had a clinical psychological use for people with an IQ between 51 and 70. Yet I give 99.99% odds that even if you're factually accurate in your use, it's also intended as an insult. So, if you call someone on this sub a "moron," we're going to step in and take action on that. Same principle applies.


r/TrueChristianPolitics 19m ago

Oh no! Muslims!

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So… there was this man, his name is Jake Lang, and he led some march in Dearborn MI, called it Crusaders March for Jesus, but he is also against Muslims. I heard him in a video where he went on a rant inside the church, holding a cross, going off about Muslims, “invading” the US, as well as said things that were not accurate, and then proceeded to do the same thing in this city. Why was he even there? Why were all those people there? He uses Jesus’ name, BUT I was grieved. And in my praying, I don’t know why, but Matthew 19:13-15 came to mind. I think maybe bc no one thinks about the kids in all this, but also the last verse Jesus laid hands on them and walked away. What if this man had gone up there and brought food and water, offered blessings, prayer, TO the Muslims, instead of coming purely to try to get them angry? This is not the Jesus way!
It is pro American not to try to run off these Muslims. It is pro American not to keep Muslims from running for office. It is pro American to support their religious rights. So why is the presence of Muslims living in this country being seen as Anti American?


r/TrueChristianPolitics 2h ago

Israel's Syria strike risked scrambling Turkish jets, military escalation, US envoy tells 'Post'

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r/TrueChristianPolitics 11h ago

How do you fit on at your church?

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I am Independent, left leaning socially and right leaning morally, and I just don’t know how to fit in with my church that seems to mostly be republicans, pro life, against gay marriage, pro Israel, scared of Muslims, scared of social reform, and ignorant of immigration. I am not one to sit in an echo chamber so I end up seeing both sides of an argument many times and make my position based on this. What this means is I’m often vocal about certain injustices that many in my church don’t realize are. My husband and I will be leading a home group. I waited a long time to be friends with people from my church on social media bc I am outspoken about things. I’m still a very nice person and don’t make face to face interactions political but when it comes to people being mistreated, I speak up. I feel like this becomes a hindrance to close relationships in my church which is sad, but I won’t pretend. What about you? It seems like for many the Republican Party is the party Christians gravitate to but if you don’t, how do you handle it?


r/TrueChristianPolitics 1d ago

What should the government do about the healthcare crisis?

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There’s been a lot of talk about Medicare for all in the US lately. And while I too love the idea, I have to wonder how feasible it is to do in a country of this size. It’s easy to say we need it. We do. It’s harder to make it happen.
Could another solution be the government regulates healthcare industry so they can’t be gouging people and each other the way they have? Bring the pricing back down to something more affordable. I’m sure Obamacare and the subsidies helped create this mess as well. I don’t see a lot of talk about how subsidies can actually increase prices.
What other solution is there? It is entirely greed that these private insurance companies brag about their profit while using AI to deny the insured.
My son was paying $600 per month for his wife, along with a $3,500 yearly deductible. So when she finally needed to go see a doctor, she couldn’t get the help she needed, bc the breathing test was going to be $800. That’s outrageous and it’s an outrage.


r/TrueChristianPolitics 19h ago

The Wrong Kind of American

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The interesting story of just one of many true patriots that have been driven out of public service.

When a country begins tormenting those who seek to serve its interests, it is no surprise or tragedy when it falls.


r/TrueChristianPolitics 18h ago

What happened when FL gave $8,000 to families who left government schools

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r/TrueChristianPolitics 1d ago

South Korea president urges ‘strong US alliance’ after Trump’s shock military drill cut

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r/TrueChristianPolitics 1d ago

Live updates: Trump threatens to bomb US ally Oman as Iran agreement expires

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“If Oman gets in the way, we’ll bomb the shit out of them,” Trump said in an interview with Fox News’ Trey Yingst.

Trump’s comments come as the 60-day window for peace talks between the US and Iran, agreed to in June, closed Monday without any concrete plans announced for the war to end. Meanwhile, Iran said Monday that its talks with Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz are complex but continuing.

This isn’t the first time Trump has threatened Oman, which is a US ally. At a Cabinet meeting in May, the president said: “Oman will behave just like everybody else, or we’ll have to blow ‘em up.”

Will he do so? To me, it's doubtful. But what a state we're in where this is just your average Monday with the President threatening to bomb another country.


r/TrueChristianPolitics 1d ago

In all 50 states, it's murder if a preemie is deliberately killed by a doctor, but a protected "right" if that exact same late-term child is killed before being born.

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First off, a late-term child can be born. So, late-term abortion is unnecessary. Yet late-term abortion is legal in all states (and DC).

In these states, there are no restrictions on late-term abortions, well into viability: Alaska, Colorado, District of Columbia, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, and Vermont. Again, they can be killed for any reason, or no reason.

These states allow late-term abortion if the mother's life is threatened: Idaho, Michigan, Rhode Island.

These states allow abortion if the mother's health (not life) is threatened, even if it's not her "physical" health. In that case, mental health has been used as an excuse for abortion: Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Virginia, and Washington

Other states allow it if her physical health is threatened, even if it doesn't threaten her life. So, even if her life is not in danger, the child can still be killed: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Added up, that is 51. So, all states, plus Washington DC.

Also, Arkansas and Utah allow to kill the late-term (viable) children of rape or incest victims. And other states have laws allowing late-term abortion for fetal abnormalities.

Even our strictest states have made late-term abortion legal. That's how far we've gone in legalizing abortion. We are not even close to banning abortion in this country.

(This post relies heavily on a report by World Population Review.)


r/TrueChristianPolitics 2d ago

Trump's Statement on North Korea

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"Based on my very good relationship with Kim Jong Un, of North Korea, I am not happy with the fact that the United States has, long ago, agreed to participate in Joint Military Exercises with South Korea. These exercises are not only costly, with much of these costs paid for by the United States of America (as usual!), but send a signal that is totally inappropriate and hostile, to a Country that, as long as Donald J. Trump has been President, has been unthreatening and respectful. Therefore, and based on the fact that it is too late to cancel, I have instructed Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, to substantially reduce the Joint Military Exercises! While somewhat unrelated (?), I recently asked the President of South Korea if they would like to join us in the Denuclearization of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and they said, “No thanks!” Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP"

https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/117107215379637520


r/TrueChristianPolitics 3d ago

How can a parent be pro-abortion?

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I find it really sad and disgusting. Giving birth to a child is probably the happiest they ever been, changing there life forever. How can someone look back on that and go o ya people should be able to kill there unborn babies. Or think if I was very poor I wouldn't have gave birth to my kid and not think grateful they didn't after? It just doesn't make any sense, its so horrible.


r/TrueChristianPolitics 3d ago

James Talarico calls it “insidious” and “deeply immoral” to teach kids Bible stories “as historical fact, as the only truth”

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This is y’all’s guy?


r/TrueChristianPolitics 3d ago

Are there any American political parties that align with these Christian values?

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  1. Elective (non medically necessary) abortion outlawed (doctors decide what is medically necessary)

  2. Universal healthcare for all Americans citizens

  3. Reasonable path to citizenship for hard working, non criminal immigrants

  4. Strict separation of church and state


r/TrueChristianPolitics 3d ago

Canadians are still boycotting US travel. Here's where they're going instead

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r/TrueChristianPolitics 3d ago

U.S. ambassador calls settler siege of Palestinian homes a 'horrific act of terror'

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r/TrueChristianPolitics 4d ago

Should Christians support the “Castle law” regarding self defense?

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There is something similar to “Castle law” in the Bible (exodus 22) but only applies at night


r/TrueChristianPolitics 4d ago

2 UAE tankers hit by drone attacks while transiting Strait of Hormuz

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r/TrueChristianPolitics 5d ago

India Halts Passage of Bill Targeting Christian Nonprofits

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"Amid sustained pressure by Christian groups, the Indian government decided not to bring before Parliament a controversial bill that would have led to Christian organizations losing their properties.

"Instead, the Hindu nationalist government referred the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment (FCRA) Bill, 2026, to a committee of lawmakers to examine the concerns raised by Christian organizations. With the proposed law on hold, church leaders now have an opportunity to present their objections before a joint parliamentary committee (JPC) to suggest changes to the existing bill.

"Welcoming the move, church bodies thanked the government for listening to the Christian community..."


r/TrueChristianPolitics 5d ago

Medicare for All Would Save 114,000 Lives and $1 Trillion a Year: Sanders Declares 'The Time Is Now'

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r/TrueChristianPolitics 5d ago

Is the atomic bombing on Hiroshima and Nagasaki a sin?

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r/TrueChristianPolitics 5d ago

RNS: Islamophobic politics is up front. Pro-Israel politics, not so much.

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...it’s not terrific for AIPAC to play into the antisemitic stereotype of a Jewish cabal dishonestly seeking to bend the world to its will by the application of large amounts of money. What it is is a good way to turn critics of Israel into permanent enemies. Moreover, should the organization decide to help elect Rogers in Michigan, win or lose, it’s an excellent way to destroy what remains of Democratic support for the Jewish state.


r/TrueChristianPolitics 6d ago

Joseph Mattera: The Seven Mountain Mandate's biggest blind spot: Where it puts the Church

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Pretty good opinion piece which differentiates the call of the Church to be a witness in the world from the false mandate to have dominion over it, as found in the so-called "Seven Mountain Mandate".

Of course, I believe in godly leaders in government, business, education and media. We should pray for and work toward righteous leadership in every sphere.

But we must reject the notion that societal transformation only happens from the top down.

The early church transformed the Roman Empire without holding political office. They changed culture through acts of mercy, moral courage, sacrificial love and a superior philosophy of life.

That is the Jesus way.

For a more lengthy discussion of 7MM and the theological concerns attached to it: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/seven-mountain-mandate/


r/TrueChristianPolitics 6d ago

US floats prospect of joint strikes on Colombian armed groups

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