Messianism, in order to exist, must construct a defense against the victims.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Religious or ideological salvation often requires building defenses against those who suffer.
- In plain terms
- Messianic movements protect themselves by ignoring victims.
- What can you take from it?
- Ideologies that promise salvation often ignore the suffering they cause.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do movements handle dissent?
- Who benefits from salvation narratives?
Another view
It generalizes all messianic movements without distinction.
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