First published at 15:16 UTC on March 26th, 2024.
In today's episode, we're diving into a topic that seems straight out of the dark ages: a call for a holy war in America made by none other than Oklahoma State Senator Dusty Davers. This recent and startling proclamation has ignited discus…
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In today's episode, we're diving into a topic that seems straight out of the dark ages: a call for a holy war in America made by none other than Oklahoma State Senator Dusty Davers. This recent and startling proclamation has ignited discussions, debates, and a fair share of nationwide outrage. In a statement that sounds more like a medieval battle cry than a 21st-century political discourse, Davers has seemingly summoned Christian men to take up arms in what he describes as a war for Jesus. Armed with what? Swords and "harsh words," perhaps?
In this video, I'll unpack the implications of such a call in modern America. Is this an actual plea for physical warfare or a symbolic mobilization against perceived threats to Christianity? We'll delve into the historical context of "holy wars" and how this concept has evolved—or, in this case, resurfaced—in contemporary politics.
But let's not stop there. The so-called "Gates of Hell" that Davers urges his followers to assault—could this be a metaphor for places or institutions he deems ungodly, or is there an actual location with a target painted on it? Interestingly, there's a town named Hell in Michigan, but let's not give anyone ideas. The notion of waging war on Michigan or any other "Hell" on the map is as bizarre as it is alarming.
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