This country does not face a single problem that has a religious solution. Especially not a Catholic solution. I suspect this man is absolutely oblivious to what religious people have done in the name of their faith. If he thinks church-state separation is a liberal sham, then he needs to explain Article VI of the Constitution that bans religious tests for holding public office. That sure sounds like church-state separation to me, and it pre-dates the Bill of Rights.
This guy openly admits to disdain for the Constitution and worse, proudly proclaims how he will ignore it in his work as a legislator. On top of that, he's a liar and considers being called out on a lie as an attack on his religious belief. Well, considering how gross dishonesty is a virtual hallmark of these religious zealots, that could be seen as true. Just being a Christian Nationalist demonstrates gross dishonesty as this guy proved in claiming separation of church and state is a sham.
As the religious freaks keep intensifying their attacks on religious freedom. the more they're proving that faith is, at best, a character flaw, but more likely, a serious mental disorder.
This is what a fascist government looks like. They would impose their values, their religion on everyone else. If you don't belong to their religion you either pretend to convert or you do not participate it their government, or worse. In other words; all other religions or non-religions would be banned. Clearly, these comments show that is no longer hyperbole.
These Christo-fascist may not like the fascist label but what would they call it if they lived under an atheist government that banned churches?
Really, Steffy? Tell me how you could possibly convince me to willingly surrender my intellect and embrace Dark Ages fantasies the way you did. Go ahead, I'm listening.
Steffen says "It seems the Liberals and the Liberal media are attacking me for my Christian faith." But then he says "I care about you and God loves you...Everyone is welcome."
He doesn't seem all that caring and welcoming when it comes to liberals, any number of whom are Christians themselves. His bible says that Christians are not to criticize one another. Furthermore it states that anyone who says they love God yet hates a fellow believer is a liar.
As far as his faith goes? He's supposed to keep that to himself and not let it inform his decisions while he's on the public dime.
What. The. Actual. Fuck. Under "hammer-ass" in the dictionary, it says, "See Steffen, Mark." His utter self-involvement and plain hubris should have disqualified him for ANY office from the get-go, though once again, all he may be is a reflection of his constituents.
What I genuinely hope is that he runs onto one from his district who 1) isn't a Christian [and preferably an atheist!], 2) is willing to get in Steffen's face about his attitude and predilection for proselytism from his office, and 3) 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡! Kansas may be red, by and large, but I wonder how well Steffen would stand up to some general public exposure of his behavior.
And I'm willing to suggest that the answer is: not well.
I ask Steffen the same thing I ask all Christians who think America is a Christian Nation.
Look at the US Constitution and tell us where you see the words God, Jesus, Holy Spirit, Heaven, Hell, Satan, Bible, Messiah, Christianity, Divine, etc. etc. Point to them.
Steffen would have a stroke if he read what the mostly Deist founders had to say about his religion and how religion and government should never mix.
They saw the bloody religious wars of Europe. They saw Christian rule on this continent a century prior. They fought a revolution to free themselves from a Christian empire and a king who believed he had a divine right to rule.
They looked at all that and wanted no part of such a system here.
This is not a Christian nation, it says so right in the first amendment;
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof;
With his statements he has broken his oath to the constitution. If congress cannot establish a religion, then the country cannot be Christian. If he, as a member of the government, tries to convert any citizen to his religion he is prohibiting the free exercise of that citizen’s religion.
Majority rules is only authoritarian by committee. It is not a free Democratic republic. Government officials must address the needs of all citizens, not only the ones they agree with. Too bad he is probably comfortable in his elected position, folks need to see him as the fascist he is and boot his ass out on n the next election.
Steffen appears to actually believe that nonchristians are less than full citizens. And he knows full well how it looks, so when called out for it actively lies. And gets away with it
A Christian nation, Steffy? Might want to check Article XI of the Treaty With Tripoli, which is still the law of the land. It states in no uncertain terms that the government of the United States is in no sense founded on the Christian Religion.
This country does not face a single problem that has a religious solution. Especially not a Catholic solution. I suspect this man is absolutely oblivious to what religious people have done in the name of their faith. If he thinks church-state separation is a liberal sham, then he needs to explain Article VI of the Constitution that bans religious tests for holding public office. That sure sounds like church-state separation to me, and it pre-dates the Bill of Rights.
This guy openly admits to disdain for the Constitution and worse, proudly proclaims how he will ignore it in his work as a legislator. On top of that, he's a liar and considers being called out on a lie as an attack on his religious belief. Well, considering how gross dishonesty is a virtual hallmark of these religious zealots, that could be seen as true. Just being a Christian Nationalist demonstrates gross dishonesty as this guy proved in claiming separation of church and state is a sham.
As the religious freaks keep intensifying their attacks on religious freedom. the more they're proving that faith is, at best, a character flaw, but more likely, a serious mental disorder.
This is what a fascist government looks like. They would impose their values, their religion on everyone else. If you don't belong to their religion you either pretend to convert or you do not participate it their government, or worse. In other words; all other religions or non-religions would be banned. Clearly, these comments show that is no longer hyperbole.
These Christo-fascist may not like the fascist label but what would they call it if they lived under an atheist government that banned churches?
"Well, I would be happy to try and convert you."
Really, Steffy? Tell me how you could possibly convince me to willingly surrender my intellect and embrace Dark Ages fantasies the way you did. Go ahead, I'm listening.
"Steffen is a Christian liar."
That is the default for people who claim imaginary cosmic friends.
Typical of xtian republican nationalists:
"I never said that."
But we have a recording of you saying that.
"If I said it, you're taking my quote out of context."
But we played it verbatim, in its entirety
"I'll pray for you."
Steffen says "It seems the Liberals and the Liberal media are attacking me for my Christian faith." But then he says "I care about you and God loves you...Everyone is welcome."
He doesn't seem all that caring and welcoming when it comes to liberals, any number of whom are Christians themselves. His bible says that Christians are not to criticize one another. Furthermore it states that anyone who says they love God yet hates a fellow believer is a liar.
As far as his faith goes? He's supposed to keep that to himself and not let it inform his decisions while he's on the public dime.
𝑆𝑇𝐸𝐹𝐹𝐸𝑁: 𝑊𝑒𝑙𝑙, 𝐼 𝑤𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑 𝑏𝑒 ℎ𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑦 𝑡𝑜 𝑡𝑟𝑦 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑡 𝑦𝑜𝑢.
What. The. Actual. Fuck. Under "hammer-ass" in the dictionary, it says, "See Steffen, Mark." His utter self-involvement and plain hubris should have disqualified him for ANY office from the get-go, though once again, all he may be is a reflection of his constituents.
What I genuinely hope is that he runs onto one from his district who 1) isn't a Christian [and preferably an atheist!], 2) is willing to get in Steffen's face about his attitude and predilection for proselytism from his office, and 3) 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡! Kansas may be red, by and large, but I wonder how well Steffen would stand up to some general public exposure of his behavior.
And I'm willing to suggest that the answer is: not well.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/apr/29/five-people-killed-in-south-east-texas-shooting-cleveland
Seen this yet? It's legal to shoot in your yard????????????
I ask Steffen the same thing I ask all Christians who think America is a Christian Nation.
Look at the US Constitution and tell us where you see the words God, Jesus, Holy Spirit, Heaven, Hell, Satan, Bible, Messiah, Christianity, Divine, etc. etc. Point to them.
Steffen would have a stroke if he read what the mostly Deist founders had to say about his religion and how religion and government should never mix.
They saw the bloody religious wars of Europe. They saw Christian rule on this continent a century prior. They fought a revolution to free themselves from a Christian empire and a king who believed he had a divine right to rule.
They looked at all that and wanted no part of such a system here.
This is not a Christian nation, it says so right in the first amendment;
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof;
With his statements he has broken his oath to the constitution. If congress cannot establish a religion, then the country cannot be Christian. If he, as a member of the government, tries to convert any citizen to his religion he is prohibiting the free exercise of that citizen’s religion.
Majority rules is only authoritarian by committee. It is not a free Democratic republic. Government officials must address the needs of all citizens, not only the ones they agree with. Too bad he is probably comfortable in his elected position, folks need to see him as the fascist he is and boot his ass out on n the next election.
Steffen appears to actually believe that nonchristians are less than full citizens. And he knows full well how it looks, so when called out for it actively lies. And gets away with it
Christian Fucking Privilege.
At least he didn't say he'd like to convert them forcibly. And intern the ones who resist. Not out loud, anyway.
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"God! We are a Christian nation, State and Counties. Our rule of law is built on Christian values. Our successes are a result of these realities."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sRS1dwCotw
A Christian nation, Steffy? Might want to check Article XI of the Treaty With Tripoli, which is still the law of the land. It states in no uncertain terms that the government of the United States is in no sense founded on the Christian Religion.
"Our rule of law is built on Christian values."
Like in Salem in 1692 ? (trying alitosis method to interpret law and precedent).