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When Scripture Becomes a Weapon

The sheep have seen this trick before. Faith isn’t the problem. Power wearing religion like armor is.

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Feb 03, 2026
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The sheep have learned to flinch whenever a politician clears their throat and reaches for scripture. Not because faith is dangerous, but because power has learned how to wear it like a costume. The verses come out polished and selective, trimmed down to slogans that fit neatly on podiums while the inconvenient parts are left to rot in the margins.

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