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Tuesday April 2, 2024

April 2, 2024 by Graeme MacKay

Donald Trump's cynical exploitation of religion during Holy Week, epitomized by the sale of a "God Bless the USA Bible," underscores the dangerous fusion of nationalism and faith, prompting a call to preserve the integrity of true Christianity against such commercialization.

Editorial Cartoon by Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator – Tuesday April 2, 2024

Trump’s Post-Easter Ploy: A Blasphemous Exploitation of Faith for Personal Gain

The escalating coarseness in Donald Trump's rhetoric, characterized by insulting nicknames and baseless claims, raises concerns about declining civility among his supporters and the potential for authoritarianism, as prominent figures, including Liz Cheney and Joe Biden, warn of the dangers associated with Trump's behavior.

December 9, 2023

As the echoes of Easter Sunday resound, we find ourselves confronted with a disturbing reality: Donald Trump’s unabashed commercialization of faith continues unabated. In a grotesque display of opportunism, the former president has seized upon the solemnity of Holy Week to peddle a “God Bless the USA Bible” emblazoned not with the sacred cross, but with the flag of a nation.

Esau McCaulley’s recent critique of this sacrilegious endeavour serves as a poignant reminder of the dangerous confluence of American nationalism and Christian doctrine. Trump’s shameless branding of a Bible for profit, accompanied by endorsements from country singers and political figures, reduces the holy text to a mere commodity in the marketplace of patriotism.

Analysis: The Church of Trump: How He’s Infusing Christianity Into His Movement

January 6, 2022

But this exploitation of faith for personal gain is not confined to the pages of McCaulley’s analysis; it permeates the very fabric of our society. Michael C. Bender’s examination of Trump’s manipulation of religious sentiment underscores the former president’s insidious efforts to cast himself as a quasi-religious figure, demanding unwavering loyalty from his followers while promising divine intervention in his legal battles and political endeavours.

Yet, as Christians worldwide celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, Trump shamelessly lines his pockets with the proceeds from Bible sales, betraying the very essence of the faith he purports to champion. The juxtaposition of Trump’s crass commercialization of faith with the deep spiritual significance of Easter serves as a stark reminder of the profound disconnect between his actions and the teachings of Christianity.

Opinion: There’s No Such Thing as an American Bible

February 14, 2008

As we emerge from the reverent observance of Holy Week, let us not be seduced by Trump’s cynical ploy to enrich himself at the expense of our spiritual integrity. Let us instead heed McCaulley’s call to preserve the independence and credibility of our faith, rejecting the false idols of nationalism and political opportunism. For true Christianity transcends borders and affiliations, standing as a beacon of hope and love in a world fraught with division and discord. (AI)

 

Posted in: USA Tagged: 2024-07, Christianity, church, Donald Trump, icon, MAGA, religion, stained glass, USA

October 12, 2006

October 12, 2006 by Graeme MacKay

The stereotype of an environmental activist is the vegetarian, sandal wearing, multiple pierced liberal with no tolerance for a conservative government, and especially any type of environmental policy formulated by a conservative. It doesn’t matter how environmental a right leaning government could possibly be, it’s assumed by environmental groups that conservatives are more interested in the green of money than the green of nature. This, despite the fact that leading environmentalists crowned Brian Mulroney, a (Progressive) conservative, the greenest Prime Minister in Canadian history for his efforts to reduce acid rain, and his establishment of the South Moresby national park. Here is a case where the results of environmental plans are graded for their effectiveness. So while many would conclude Jean Chretien and Paul Martin as green Prime Ministers for advancing Canada’s willingnesss to embrace the Kyoto protocol, they fail the grade for a hollow promise whereby meeting targets to reduce greenhouse gases became quite clearly, an impossible undertaking.

Then, on the eve after drawing this cartoon I watched a great program on PBS hosted by Bill Moyers which investigated conservative attitudes towards the environment through evangelical Christians. It challenged the old notions that to be environmental, you have to be liberal. Here’s how the program is described:

A new holy war is growing within the conservative evangelical community, with implications for both the global environment and American politics. For years liberal Christians and others have made protection of the environment a moral commitment. Now a number of conservative evangelicals are joining the fight, arguing that man’s stewardship of the planet is a biblical imperative and calling for action to stop global warming.

But they are being met head-on by opposition from their traditional evangelical brethren who adamantly support the Bush administration in downplaying the threat of global warming and other environmental perils. The political stakes are high: Three out of every four white evangelical voters chose George W. Bush in 2004. “Is God Green?” explores how a serious split among conservative evangelicals over the environment and global warming could reshape American politics. For more on this documentary…

Posted in: Canada Tagged: Christianity, commentary, environment, Kyoto Accord, stereotypes

Saturday April 19, 2003

April 19, 2003 by Graeme MacKay

Editorial Cartoon by Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator – Saturday April 19, 2003

A different Easter

Tess Malolos understands the SARS quarantines are necessary, but says it is particularly hard to miss out on services and masses during Easter.

The Toronto woman is a member of the devout Bukas Loob Sa Diyos (BLD) Covenant Community, a charismatic prayer group, in Toronto. The 500 members were all quarantined after being exposed to SARS at a religious mass and retreat, a funeral home and large gathering.

“The bishop is clear that right now, your public duty is your religious duty,” said Malolos, who is in quarantine with her husband and two teenage boys until the 10-day isolation ends Tuesday.

Her sister-in-law Clarita Malolos, added, “It’s a tough time because we are a religious group and practising our faith is very important to us.”

The BLD members are among about 650 Ontarians in quarantine and Dr. James Young, Ontario’s commissioner of public safety, said it is crucial that people follow quarantine rules.

Anyone with flu-like symptoms or fever is urged to stay home and not attend Easter services.

Young called this long weekend a “very, very critical time” in the fight against SARS.

SARS had an impact on those who did attend Good Friday services. (CP)

 

Posted in: Canada Tagged: chalice, Christianity, church, communion, disease, Easter, eucharist, gas mask, mass, minister, Ontario, priest, SARs

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