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Public school tried to ban student’s lesbian art work because it’s “offensive” to Christians (www.lgbtqnation.com)

submitted 5 months ago by Telorand@reddthat.com to c/exchristian@lemmy.one

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Communicating trauma through art is fine, as long as you don't remind the Christian fundies that their beliefs and practices are a prime source of religious trauma for lots of people.

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[–] Wolfman86@hexbear.net 15 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I thought that the US was a pro free speech country.

[–] Telorand@reddthat.com 17 points 5 months ago (1 children)

The two core principles of Conservatism, of which Christian Fundamentalism is a part:

I get to do what I want.
You have to do what I say.

In the Religious Conservative's mind, free speech means they get to say whatever they want about whomever they want (I get to do what I want). At the same time, free speech limitations suddenly apply when you have anything critical to say about their religion (you have to do what I say).

[–] Wolfman86@hexbear.net 6 points 5 months ago

“Some people’s idea of free speech is that they are free to say what they like, but if anyone says anything back, that is an outrage.”

Winston Churchill.

I was being mildly sarcastic, but thank you for what you’ve said. You’ve given me a greater understanding.